Induction Week 2026: Your First Day
Welcome to Farnborough College of Technology. We are looking forward to welcoming you for the start of the 2026 to 2027 academic year.
To help your first day run smoothly, please check the information below to find your course, arrival date, time and meeting location. If your location is listed as TBC (To Be Confirmed), please monitor this page and your emails for updates before you arrive.
If you are unsure which group you have been assigned to, or cannot find your course below, please contact your lecturer or Learner Services before induction week.
| Programme Area | Course | Date(s) | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICT | Level 2 Group A & B | 7 Sept 2026 | 9:30am | UCF then T Block |
| ICT | Level 1 Vocational Studies IT & Business | 7 Sept 2026 | 10:45am | U Block |
| ICT | Level 2 IC&T | 7 Sept 2026 | 12:45pm | T Block |
| ICT | Level 3 Game Design & Development | 7 Sept 2026 | 9:15am | U Block |
| ICT | T Level Digital Software Development | 7 Sept 2026 | 9:15am | T Block |
| ICT | T Level Digital Support & Security | 7 Sept 2026 | 10:45am | T Block |
| ESOL | Full Time Entry 1 Group C | 7-10 Sept 2026 | 9:15am | UCF then U Block |
| ESOL | Full Time Entry 2 Group B | 7-10 Sept 2026 | 9:15am | UCF then U Block |
| ESOL | Full Time Entry 3 & Level 1 Group A | 8-11 Sept 2026 | 9:15am | UCF then U Block |
| Sport & UPS | Level 2 Sport | 7 Sept 2026 | 9:15am | College Theatre |
| Sport & UPS | Level 3 Sport Fitness & Personal Training | 7 Sept 2026 | 9:15am | College Theatre |
| Sport & UPS | Level 3 Sport & Exercise Science | 7 Sept 2026 | 9:15am | College Theatre |
| Sport & UPS | Level 2 UPS | 7 Sept 2026 | 9:15am | College Theatre |
| Sport & UPS | Level 3 UPS | 7 Sept 2026 | 9:15am | College Theatre |
| Hair & Beauty | Level 1 Hair & Beauty Group A | 7-10 Sept 2026 | 9:15am | Main Reception |
| Hair & Beauty | Level 1 Hair & Beauty Group B | 7-10 Sept 2026 | 9:15am | Main Reception |
| Hair & Beauty | Level 2 Hair Group A | 7-9 Sept 2026 | 9:15am | Main Reception |
| Hair & Beauty | Level 2 Hair Group B | 8-10 Sept 2026 | 10:00am | Main Reception |
| Hair & Beauty | Level 2 Beauty Group A | 7-9 Sept 2026 | 10:30am | Main Reception |
| Hair & Beauty | Level 2 Beauty Group B | 8-10 Sept 2026 | 9:15am | Main Reception |
| Hair & Beauty | Level 3 Beauty Group A | 9-11 Sept 2026 | 9:30am | Main Reception |
| Hair & Beauty | Level 3 Hairdressing Group A | 9-12 Sept 2026 | 4:00pm | Main Reception |
| Hair & Beauty | Level 2 Hair & Media Make-Up | 7-9 Sept 2026 | 9:15am | Main Reception |
| Hair & Beauty | Level 4 Permanent Hair Removal | 8-10 Sept 2026 | 9:30am | Main Reception |
| Hair & Beauty | Level 2 Barbering | 9-11 Sept 2026 | 9:15am | Main Reception |
| Brickwork & Carpentry | Level 1 Brick Group A | 7 Sept 2026 | 12:45pm | G15A |
| Brickwork & Carpentry | Level 1 Brick Group B | 7 Sept 2026 | 12:30pm | G15A |
| Brickwork & Carpentry | Level 2 Brick | 9 Sept 2026 | 9:15am | F10 |
| Brickwork & Carpentry | Level 1 Carpentry Group A | 7 Sept 2026 | 9:15am | G13A |
| Brickwork & Carpentry | Level 1 Carpentry Group B | 7 Sept 2026 | 9:15am | G13A |
| Brickwork & Carpentry | Level 1 Carpentry Group C | 7 Sept 2026 | 12:45pm | G13A |
| Brickwork & Carpentry | Level 2 Carpentry | 9 Sept 2026 | 9:15am | G13B |
| Business, Travel & Tourism | Level 2 Business Group A | 7 Sept 2026 | 9:15am | ETC |
| Business, Travel & Tourism | Level 2 Business Group B | 8 Sept 2026 | 9:15am | ETC |
| Business, Travel & Tourism | Level 3 Business Group A | 7 Sept 2026 | 9:15am | ETC |
| Business, Travel & Tourism | Level 3 Business Group B | 7 Sept 2026 | 9:15am | ETC |
| Business, Travel & Tourism | Level 3 Travel & Tourism | 8 Sept 2026 | 9:15am | ETC |
| Business, Travel & Tourism | Level 2 Travel & Tourism | 7 Sept 2026 | 9:15am | ETC |
| Business, Travel & Tourism | T Level Accounting | 7 Sept 2026 | 9:15am | ETC |
| Business, Travel & Tourism | Level 3 Business Year 2 Returners | 7 Sept 2026 | 2:15pm | ETC |
| Business, Travel & Tourism | Level 3 Travel & Tourism Year 2 Returners | 7 Sept 2026 | 9:15am | ETC |
| Engineering | Level 3 BTEC Engineering/Aerospace Year 1 | 7-9 Sept 2026 | 9:15am | ARIC |
| Engineering | Level 2 Engineering | 7-9 Sept 2026 | 9:15am | ARIC |
| Engineering | T Level Year 1 | 7-9 Sept 2026 | 9:15am | ARIC |
| Engineering | Level 3 BTEC Engineering/Aerospace Year 2 | 9-11 Sept 2026 | 9:15am | ARIC |
| Engineering | T Level Year 2 | 9-11 Sept 2026 | 9:15am | ARIC |
| Catering | Food & Beverage Level 1 | 7 Sept 2026 | 10:00am | Catering Department |
| Catering | Food & Beverage Level 2 | 7 Sept 2026 | 9:00am | Catering Department |
| Catering | Advanced Professional Cookery Level 3 | 9 Sept 2026 | 9:15am | Catering Department |
| Catering | Level 4 Management HNC | 8 Sept 2026 | 2:00pm | Catering Department |
| Catering | Restaurant Supervision & Leadership Level 3 | 9 Sept 2026 | 9:15am | Catering Department |
| Catering | Level 2 NVQ & Commis Chef | 10 Sept 2026 | 9:00am | Catering Department |
| Catering | Level 3 Professional Patisserie | 7 Sept 2026 | 9:00am | Pastry Kitchen |
| Catering | Level 2 Certificate in Professional Patisserie | 7 Sept 2026 | 9:00am | Pastry Kitchen |
| Floristry | Level 2 Floristry | 7 Sept 2026 | 9:00am | Floristry Studio |
| Floristry | Level 2 Floristry INT | 11 Sept 2026 | 9:00am | Floristry Studio |
| Floristry | Level 3 Floristry | 9 Sept 2026 | 9:15am | Floristry Studio |
| Media | Level 3 Year 2 | 9 Sept 2026 | 9:00am | N Block |
| Media | Level 3 Year 1 | 8 Sept 2026 | 9:00am | N Block |
| Media | Level 2 Media | 7 Sept 2026 | 1:30pm | N Block |
| Media | Level 1 Media | 7 Sept 2026 | 1:30pm | N Block |
| Performing Arts | Level 3 Year 2 | 8 Sept 2026 | 9:30am | Westminster |
| Performing Arts | Level 3 Year 1 | 7 Sept 2026 | 10:30am | Westminster |
| Motor Vehicle | Level 1 | 7 Sept 2026 | 10:00am | Workshop |
| Motor Vehicle | Level 2 | 7 Sept 2026 | 10:00am | Workshop |
| Art & Design | Level 2 Art & Design | 7 Sept 2026 | 10:45am | G117 |
| Art & Design | Level 3 Fashion | 7 Sept 2026 | 9:15am | G103 |
| Art & Design | Level 3 Graphic Design | 8 Sept 2026 | 9:15am | G101 |
| Art & Design | Level 3 Photography | 8 Sept 2026 | 9:15am | G110 |
| Art & Design | Level 3 Art | 8 Sept 2026 | 9:15am | G110 |
| Health & Social Care | Level 1 | 7 Sept 2026 | 9:30am | M Block |
| Health & Social Care | Level 2A | 9 Sept 2026 | 9:30am | M Block |
| Health & Social Care | Level 2B | 9 Sept 2026 | 9:30am | M Block |
| Health & Social Care | Level 3 | 7 Sept 2026 | 9:30am | M Block |
| Health & Social Care | T Level Health | 9 Sept 2026 | 9:30am | M Block |
| Early Years | Level 1 | 7 Sept 2026 | 9:30am | Q Block |
| Early Years | Level 2A | 9 Sept 2026 | 9:30am | Q Block |
| Early Years | Level 2B | 9 Sept 2026 | 9:30am | Q Block |
| Early Years | T Level Early Years A | 9 Sept 2026 | 9:30am | Q Block |
| Early Years | T Level Early Years B | 9 Sept 2026 | 9:30am | Q Block |
| Reset Go | Induction Programme | 8 Sept 2026 | 9:30am | UCF then TBC |
Before You Arrive
- Arrive at least 15 minutes before your scheduled start time.
- Bring any enrolment information and identification requested by the College.
- Check your college email regularly for updates.
- If your location is listed as TBC, further details will be communicated before your induction session.
We look forward to welcoming you to Farnborough College of Technology and wish you every success in your studies.
