Taster courseSouth Staffordshire College (Cannock College)

Engineering Experience taster day (CAD, manual and CNC machining), February 2027

A full-day hands-on taster at Cannock College for Year 10 and 11 students thinking about a full-time engineering course from September 2027. Students try CAD, manual machining and CNC machining in the college's engineering facilities. Boots and overalls are needed for safety.

By the Born to Engineer editorial team Checked 23 Oct 2026

At a glance

Run by: South Staffordshire College (Cannock College)^[1]
Who it’s for: School leavers in Year 10 and Year 11 looking to start a full-time course at the college in September 2027.^[2]
Entry: Students apply themselves
Worth: Practical time in a real college engineering workshop, useful for anyone weighing a vocational or apprenticeship route.
Year groups: Year 10, Year 11
Where: England (Cannock, Staffordshire)
Format: In person
Dates: 15 February 2027

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South Staffordshire College
Taster Days
Engineering Experience CAD (Computer Aided Design), manual machining and CNC machining in the state-of-the-art engineering facilities at Cannock College. Boots and overalls will be required for safety reasons. Monday 15th February 2027 (9.30am-3.15pm)
Checked 23 October 2026
South Staffordshire College
Taster Days
Our taster sessions are for school leavers (Year 10 and Year 11 or Year 9 if the student is Electively Home Educated) who are looking to start a full-time course with us in September 2027.
Checked 23 October 2026

Details checked 23 October 2026 by the Born to Engineer editorial team. Always confirm dates on the provider’s site before applying.

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Monday 15 February 2027, 9.30am to 3.15pm, during half term.

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