Applicant Day! What to bring and what to expect

Please note, the below activities are subject to change depending on weather/resource variability but an excellent experience will be provided no matter what the weather!

Agriculture

Our curriculum team have requested that you come to the event prepared to work outdoors and wear appropriate weatherproof clothing as well as sturdy boots (preferably steel-toe cap boots).  You should also bring with you a notepad and pen. 

Agriculture - The day will include a session on beef farming, a detailed tour of our dairy, a theory session and  tractor driving. 

Animal Studies 

Our curriculum team have requested that you come to the event prepared to work outdoors and wear appropriate weatherproof clothing as well as sturdy boots.  Please remove all piercings before arrival and also bring with you a notepad and pen. 

The day will be split between theory and practical sessions to cover husbandry in a variety of areas as well as animal health. 

Blacksmithing

Our team have requested that you wear - jeans, long sleeve top, steel toe boots/ sturdy boots/ hiking boots. Please remove all piercings before arrival and also bring with you a notepad and pen. 

The day will include a mixture of classroom and practical activities to cover; an Introduction to L2 Blacksmithing, risk assessments/PPE, an introduction to forge and fire management and making a “square point and eye”. 

Equine Studies 

Our curriculum team have requested that you bring yard clothes (riding hat/boots) to the event.  Please remove all piercings before arrival. You should also bring with you a notepad and pen. 

The day will include a mixture of classroom and practical activities including riding/simulation, yard activities and a detailed area tour. 

Arboriculture, Horticulture and Landscape (Greenspace)

Our curriculum team have requested that you come to the event prepared to work outdoors and wear appropriate weatherproof clothing and steel-toe cap boots.  You should also bring with you a notepad and pen. 

Arboriculture - The day will include a mixture of classroom and practical activities including climbing/ identifications and report summaries. 

Horticulture/Landscape - The day will include practical and theory sessions covering; propagation, bricklaying and marking out turf. Technical and T Level applicants will also have an additional session in the laboratories. 

Land and Wildlife - The day will include a practical and theory sessions covering, practical conservation, tree and plant identification along with a pond and plant survey. 

Motorsport & Agricultural Engineering 

Our curriculum team have requested that you come to the event with overalls or a dust coat as well as steel-toe cap boots.  You should also bring with you a notepad and pen. 

We have an exiting day planned with a mix of practical and theory based sessions in the workshops. 

Sport and Public Services Courses

The Sport Days will include a mixture of practical and theory based sessions, tailored to your specific course and designed to showcase our equipment and facilities. 

Golf – Our Golf Tutors have requested that you come to the event dressed in golf attire and with your golf clubs.  You may also wish to bring along a change of clothing in case of inclement weather.  Please also bring a notepad and pen. 

Cricket - LCCC - Will be updated soon when a date is confirmed

All Other Sports – Our curriculum team have requested that you come to the event dressed in clothing and footwear appropriate for your sport.  Please also bring a notepad and pen. 

Uniformed Public Services – Our curriculum team have requested that you come to the event dressed in clothing and footwear appropriate for your course.  Please also bring a notepad and pen.