OPEN EVENT

EVENT ITINERARY
MAP OF CAMPUS
STUDENT STORIES
EVENT QUESTIONS

Event Itinerary

  • Register
  • Tour the Campus
  • Next Steps!

Welcome to Bicton College

Our Open Event is the first step to finding the perfect apprenticeship, college or university course for you. You can hear from our tutors, view our incredible facilities and get your first taste of the career goals we can help you reach.

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Register

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Tour the Campus

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Well Done!

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Map of Bicton College

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Student Stories

  1. Agriculture at Bicton
  2. Animal Care at Bicton
  3. Arboriculture at Bicton
  4. Equine at Bicton
  5. Horticulture at Bicton
  6. Floristry at Bicton
  7. Land Based Enginnering at Bicton
  8. Plant Operations at Bicton

Bicton College Open Event FAQs

1What do I do when I arrive?

Please follow the marshals to the registration desk

2Do I need to attend with my child?

You are welcome to come in with your child to register, however we encourage parents to drop off. Once registered, you can leave your child with the relevant curriculum areas.

3Do I need to bring food?

Please bring a packed lunch. There are vending machines on site if you would like to purchase a snack or a drink.

4What equipment/ clothing should I bring?

Agriculture
Boots with steel toe caps, boiler suit/overalls, trainers, warm coat

Animal care
Wellies, coat

Arboriculture
Wellies, coat

Equine
Wellies, coat

Military & Protective Services
Suitable clothing for outdoor activities – clothes you don’t mind getting wet and/or muddy! Sturdy outdoor footwear – boots if you have them, running/physical training clothes, shower kit, training shoes for running indoors, waterproof coat, change of clothes

Plant Operations & Land-based Engineering
Steel toe capped boots, hard-wearing clothes or overalls

Foundation
Wellies, coat

Floristry
Wellies, coat

Countryside
Wellies, coat

Horticulture
Wellies, coat

5What time do I need to pick up?

Pick up is at 3:30

6How do I get there?
7Can I speak to anyone about finance, transport and accommodation?

From 3:30 – 5, there will be staff on hand to answer all your questions about financial support, transport, accommodation and learning support.

8We are travelling from far, is there anything local to do in the area?

There is Bicton park next door where you can get lunch and coffee. The closest town is Exeter which is 9 miles away.