The best way to get a real flavour of life at Telford College is to attend one of our open events.
It’s a chance to explore the campus at your leisure, meet our dedicated staff and students, and learn more about our courses and facilities.
Most open events at our Wellington campus run for two and a half hours, and take place during the evening.
Some people arrive knowing exactly what subjects they want to study and the support they’ll need, but others use it as an opportunity to shop around and simply see what’s available.
We have so many fascinating subject areas and facilities to visit, you may struggle to fit them all in!
To help you plan your time and see the best we have to offer, we’ve put together a list of the top ten things we think you won’t want to miss.
Brand new courses –Discover what’s available for the next cohort of school leavers. Last year we launched expanded A level & T-Level provision, games design and our new digital curriculum for our campus in Telford town centre’s Station Quarter.
This year, we’re adding new A levels in French, environmental science, health and social care, and sociology. There are also two exciting new creative T-Levels, as well as a marketing qualification including workplace experience in a top company.
There’s an exciting announcement in our sport department too, as we team up with Wolves Foundation to launch a brand new football & education programme, and so much more.
State of the art trade workshops –With over £9m invested across three vocational areas, you’ll be able to see our industry-standard training facilities in action.
Our cutting-edge automotive centre has a range of specialist workshops where students gain hands-on experience in an environment which mirrors the workplace, aided by strong links with local dealerships and garages, now including the addition of two brand new electric cars.
Meanwhile, in our modern construction centre, you’ll learn trades such as painting and decorating, plastering, bricklaying, tiling, plumbing, electrical installation and carpentry. We’ve also built an outdoor groundworks and civil engineering training area, in partnership with award-winning civil engineering company McPhillips.
Finally when it comes to learning about engineering, you’ll find everything you need in our engineering hub, The Discovery Centre, including a Computer Aided Design (CAD) suite, welding bays, milling stations, robotics and computer numerical control machines. With a list of local & national employer partners on the wall as you walk through the door, you know you’re in expert hands.
Phenomenal student-run business – Our Wellington campus is home to three student-run businesses, all vital to the college lifestyle and providing valuable work experience.
Our hair salon, The Retreat, offers an extensive range of hair and beauty treatments, from basic wash and blowdrys to colouring and massages in one of our dedicated salons, situated on the first floor of S Block.
With successful lunches and takeaway initiatives on the go, our Orange Tree Restaurant has exciting plans for the future and regularly opens its doors to the public to taste the students’ incredible work.
Finally, our Sweet Success sweet shop in Rendezvous is staffed by our enthusiastic foundation students. Offering pick ‘n’ mix, slushies and much more, they are on hand to help you find a sweet treat.
Creative spaces and sensational VR – Our Creative curriculum is based in B Block, where you can find purpose-built workshops for art, photography, fashion and media. Don’t miss the dedicated green screen room and popular games design workshop, both kitted out with industry-standard technology.
Meanwhile, music courses are based within our specialist centre at the Wellington campus. The centre is equipped with industry standard workshops/studios and equipment, alongside teaching rooms.
And our Virtual Reality Cave looks to bring our entire curriculum to the forefront of technology, with VR support provided in most courses such as Health, where an award-winning collaboration with Inizio Engage XD saw us present to the world at the SXSW EDU conference in Texas.
- Elite sport facilities, enrichment & courses – Our sports curriculum is well supported by fantastic facilities, which are in constant use by the community, outside of college hours. We have a double sized sports hall, an indoor 3G football pitch, and an outdoor 3G all-weather pitch. We also have a professional studio with a mirrored wall, ballet bar and sound system, plus a well-stocked gym that’s available to all students.
As well as recreational sports activities, we also launched our Sports Academy in 2024 and are proud to announce an exciting partnership with Wolves Foundation, offering students the chance to obtain a sports qualification alongside a series of enrichment opportunities with the Premier League club.
Marvelous health care –If you’re considering a career in health or social care, make sure to visit our Clinical Skills Centre.
Opened in 2023, it has been created to give students experience of a realistic clinical environment and includes two ‘skills rooms’ – a four-bed hospital ward, and a two-bed maternity environment.
The centre replicates what healthcare workers of the future will find in the clinical environment, meaning students will be fully prepared for the work placement element of their studies.
Don’t forget say hello to our lifelike simulation dolls, including the popular Betty & Bertha!
Reassuring BeSafe & Support – Making the big leap from school to college can be tough, with an entirely new environment, new rules and even new travel arrangements. 
The college takes the emotional health and wellbeing of students and staff very seriously. Having the chance to access the support we offer when you need it can make a big difference to your college experience. We offer a range of different support services, and our BeSafe team has counsellors and mentors that work in college who are here to support you.
Remarkable 6th Form Centre plans –Our innovative Digital & Maths Skills Hub is already up and running in The Quad, situated in Station Quarter, providing an industry-standard environment for vocational students and apprentices.
This is soon to be joined by our brand new 6th Form Centre at the neighbouring Addenbrooke House, where work is now under way to prepare the site for the first students to be welcomed in 2026.
Speak to our staff about this redevelopment of the town centre, which signifies an ambitious step towards raising aspirations and creating a bridge between education and modern industry.
Accommodating Financial Support – Sometimes getting to college is hard, however we may be able to help you. 
Visit our student services team in Rendezvous to find out what we can do for you, as funds are available to assist financially disadvantaged learners through one of two Government-backed schemes – enhanced, and discretionary schemes – alongside free college meals.
Leading Course Advice and Guidance –
Preparing you for your next steps is integral to everything we do at Telford College. We have a dedicated team to support you with your next steps – whether it be employment, apprenticeships, higher education or further studies at college.
Be sure to visit our careers stand to discuss your future ambitions and how we can help you achieve your goals, as well as interview and CV preparation.
Our apprenticeship team will also be on hand for those looking to earn while they learn on the job, gaining valuable first-hand experience in the workplace with college hours to help them succeed.
Keele University, which is setting up a base at our Wellington campus from September 2025, will also be on hand to answer questions about progression opportunities and what steps you’d need to take to prepare yourself a pathway in higher education.
Bonus: Discover new opportunities – Open Events aren’t just for school leavers, they’re for everyone. With a vast adult provision including employability courses, higher education provision, online learning and a range of evening classes, take your opportunity to see what Telford College can provide for you. Also, don’t forget the free hot beverages!
Ready to book your place? See our list of open events and start your journey today.
