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Sabina Enu-Kwesi
Engineering Apprentice
Sabina was recently Highly Commended at the National Apprenticeship Awards. She currently works as a service lift engineer at Otis Elevators.
We offer Driver CPC Training courses at our Skills+Logistics Centre, Feltham. Book your place now at the special price of £60 per day, per driver (including upload fee).
The one day course will take place every Wednesday, starting 24 July.
The five day course starts from Monday 15 July.
To book your place on one of these courses, or if you have any questions about the courses, please contact:
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You can also find more information about Driver CPC courses on the Logistics Skills Alliance website.
All professional bus, coach and lorry drivers are required to have up-to-date CPC training in order to drive in the UK and Europe. Drivers are required to do 35 hours of training every 5 years to keep your Driver CPC status.*
*If you miss the training deadline, it is illegal to drive professionally and you could be fined up to £1000.
The Skills+Logistics Centre is based in West London, just a short distance from Heathrow. The maps below show how you can find us via public transport and driving.
From 15 October to 19 October the college will be taking part in College Week, part of the Love Our Colleges Campaign. This is a week dedicated to celebrate and highlight all the brilliant work that goes on at the college. Colleges Week also gives an opportunity to call on government for better investment in colleges.
The Student Experience team will be running activities in the Atrium next week, where students can get involved and tell us what they love about College life and why.
To find out more about College Week and the Love Our Colleges Campaign, head over to the College Week website: https://www.collegesweek.co.uk/
To kick the week off we're taking a look at what some of our past and present students have had to say about their experiences at the college. We have four stories from Sabina, Renee, Nadeem and Francesca. Check out the videos below.
Sabina:
Sabina did her apprenticeship with Otis Elevators, the world’s leading lift manufacturers operating in over 200 countries. She has gone on to work as a service lift engineer while continuing her education at Birkbeck University, studying a degree in Business Psychology.
Renee:
Renee has been studying Travel & Tourism at the college and is currently doing her apprenticeship with London Borough of Hounslow, working within the Direct Payments team. Renee wants to eventually become a lawyer.
Nadeem:
Nadeem studied various courses at the college before going onto do his degree, and now works as a Senior Systems IT Engineer at the college.
Francesca:
Francesca studied Beauty Therapy. Since studying at the college she has gone on to open her own salon, True Beauty Salon & Medi Spa, based in Twickenham. She has used the skills she learned on her course to gain experience in the industry and establish her award winning business.
Enrol from Thursday 20th August 2020!
Enrolment starts on Thursday 20th August for our September 2020 courses.
If you haven't already enrolled onto your chosen course, please ensure you come into the College or enrol online or over the phone.
If you don’t get the grades you expected, or haven't yet applied please don’t worry! Come along and talk to one of our advisors who will be happy to discuss your options with you, and recommend any suitable courses you can enrol onto.
Please make sure you read the information below to ensure you visit the right campus for your course area, are aware of our opening hours, and any documents you may need to being with you.
Our Isleworth campus and the Skills + Logistics Centre in Feltham will be open for enrolment. You will need to make sure that you go to the campus where your course is based.
Most courses are based at the Isleworth Campus: West Thames College, London Road, Isleworth, TW7 4HS
Construction, Engineering and Motor Vehicle Maintenance courses are based at the Skills + Logistics Centre: 77 Boundaries Road, Feltham, TW13 4DR
The Isleworth Campus is open for enrolment on the following dates and times:
| Date | Enrolment | Time |
| Wednesday 19th August 2020 | Enrolment for students NOT waiting for GCSE reults | 09:00 - 18:30 (ESOL last entry: 17:30) |
| Thursday 20th August 2020 | Main Enrolment starts | 09:00 - 18:30 (Last entry: 17:30) |
| Friday 21st August 2020 | Main Enrolment continues |
09:00 - 16:00 |
| Saturday 22nd August 2020 | Main Enrolment continues | 10:00 - 13:00 (ESOL last entry: 12:00) |
| Monday 24th - Thursday 27th August 2020 | Main Enrolment continues | 09:00 - 18:30 (ESOL last entry: 17:30) |
| Friday 28th August 2020 | Main Enrolment continues | 09:00 - 16:00 (ESOL last entry: 15:00) |
| Monday 31st August 2020 | Bank Holiday | Closed |
| Tuesday 1st - Thursday 3rd September 2020 | Main Enrolment continues | 09:00 - 18:30 (ESOL last entry: 17:30) |
| Friday 4th September 2020 | Main Enrolment continues | 09:00 - 17:00 |
The Feltham Campus is open for enrolment on the following dates and times:
| Date | Enrolment | Time |
| Wednesday 19th August 2020 | Enrolment for students NOT waiting for GCSE reults | 09:00 - 18:30 |
| Thursday 20th August 2020 | Main Enrolment starts | 09:00 - 18:30 |
| Friday 21st August 2020 | Main Enrolment continues | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Saturday 22nd August 2020 | Main Enrolment continues (Please go to the Isleworth Campus - Feltham will be Closed) |
10:00 - 13:00 |
| Monday 24th - Friday 28th August 2020 | Main Enrolment continues | Mon-Thurs: 09:00 - 18:30 Fri: 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Monday 31st August 2020 | Bank Holiday | Closed |
| Tuesday 1st September 2020 | Main Enrolment Continues | 09:00 - 18:30 |
| Wednesday 2nd - Friday 4th September 2020 | Main Enrolment continues | 09:00 - 16:00 |
Visit the college on any of the above opening hours to secure a place on your chosen course.
Alternatively we are also offering enrolment facilities online and over the phone to reduce the amount of people on campus and remain safe.
It’s important that you bring with you your ID and evidence of exam results (along with details of any loans or financial assistance you’re applying for if you’re aged 19+).
Already applied and received an offer?
You should be contacted by the College to enrol you onto your chosen course. If you haven't heard from us by 20th August, please either visit the college or enrol online/over the phones to make you an official West Thames College student!
I didn’t get the results I need – What next?
We have a huge range of courses available at all levels, so if your results are lower than expected, make sure you still visit the college to enrol. Our Careers & Guidance team will help you discuss your options and help you get onto the right course.
Applied and not received an offer / I haven’t applied yet
Just come along to one of our enrolment days or give us a call to enrol. We’ll make sure you speak to the right people and ensure that you’re enrolled onto the right course for you. Our Careers & Guidance team will help you discuss your options. You can apply and enrol on the same day!
This will depend on the course you’ve chosen and if you’ve already applied or not, but will include:
Filling in an application form (if you have already received an offer you skip this step)
Speaking with a tutor to check through your academic evidence (certificates etc), and confirm the course you want to enrol on
Enrolling you onto your course to make you an official West Thames College student - which includes taking your photos for your College ID card!
You may also have:
English & Maths assessments if you are unable to provide evidence of your English & Maths GCSE grades. These assessments are not exams, they're just to check your current level so we can make sure you’re enrolled onto the right course.
A chat with our Learning Support team if required
A fee assessment if required
To enrol you will need to bring:
If you’re not an EU national you will also need to bring the following:
If you’re on income-based benefits and looking at a fee discount you'll need to bring the following:
Once you have completed enrolment you will be provided with a timetable. along with your start date.
Start your journey with us! Check out the videos below to find out more about West Thames College and how you can Start Here, Go Far!
Got any questions? Speak to our friendly team at the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. on 020 8326 2000
We look forward to you enrolling and becoming an official West Thames College student!
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Sabina was recently Highly Commended at the National Apprenticeship Awards. She currently works as a service lift engineer at Otis Elevators.
* Based on overall performance for students aged 16-18 across all levels in 2018-19
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