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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.
Thinking about your next step in education?
If you’ve already applied for a course at West Thames College, the next step is to enrol onto your chosen course!
If you don’t get the grades you expected, 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.
If you haven’t applied yet, it’s not too late! Choose from one of our great courses and fill out an application form. You’ll then be able to enrol to become an official West Thames College student.
Decided which course you want to study? The next step is to enrol. Everything you need to know about enrolment is below:
Our Isleworth campus and the Skills + Logistics Centre, Feltham are open for enrolment. Once you have been given an appointment for enrolment you will need to make sure that you go to the campus where your course is based.
If you want to study Construction, Engineering or Motor Vehicle Maintenance courses, go to the Skills + Logistics Centre to enrol: 77 Boundaries Road, Feltham, TW13 4DR.
You can enrol immediately on your new course. Contact our Information Centre team to book your enrolment appointment straight away. Come to the college on the date and time of your appointment, where you will then be enrolled on your new course and also be given your student card and timetable.
| Dates | Time | Notes |
| Wednesday 21 August | 9.00am-6.30pm | Only if you are not waiting for GCSE results |
| Thursday 22 August | 9.00am - 6.30pm | Once you receive your GCSE results |
| Friday 23 August | 9.00am-4.00pm | Everyone |
| Tuesday 27 August | 9:00am-6.30pm | Everyone |
| Wednesday 28 August | 9:00am-6.30pm | Everyone |
| Thursday 29 August | 9:00am-6.30pm | Everyone |
| Friday 30 August | 9.00am-4.00pm | Everyone |
| Saturday 31 August | 10.00am - 1.00pm | Everyone |
| Monday 02 September | 9:00am -6:30pm | Everyone |
| Tuesday 03 September | 9:00am -6:30pm | Everyone |
Visit the college on any of the above dates as early as possible to ensure you secure your place on your course.
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?
Got the results you need? Just come along to the college and we’ll get you through the enrolment process – becoming an official West Thames College student, ready to start your course this September!
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, ready to start in September.
Applied and not received an offer / I haven’t applied yet
Just come along to one of our enrolment days. 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!
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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.
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