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1 WESTLONDONCOLLEGECOURSE GUIDE 2018/19 Ealing Green CollegeConstruction& STEMC entreHammersmith & Fulham CollegeSouthall Community CollegeARE YOU READY? 8741 1688ehwlcehwlc_officialCOURSE GUIDE 2018/191 Open Days are a great way for you and your family to find out more about the College and the courses available to you. Come along to see our facilities, meet our students and speak to staff about our courses and career paths. To register to attend please visit & FULHAM COLLEGE Applied Science Apprenticeships | Business Childcare | Computing & ICT ESOL | Hair & Beauty Health & Social Care Hospitality & Catering Inclusive Learning Public Services Sports & Fitness Travel & TourismTuesday 6 March 2018 4pm-7pmTuesday 5 June 2018 4pm-7pmEALING GREEN COLLEGE

2 Applied Science | Art & Design | Creative Media Computing & ICT | ESOL Wednesday 7 March 2018 4pm-7pmTuesday 12 June 2018 4pm-7pmSOUTHALL COMMUNITY COLLEGE Business | Childcare Computing & ICT Engineering | ESOL Hospitality & Catering Inclusive LearningWednesday 22 November 2017 4pm-7pmWednesday 14 March 2018 4pm-7pmTuesday 26 June 2018 4pm-7pmCONSTRUCTION & STEM CENTRE Apprenticeships Building & Construction Engineering | ESOLT uesday 14 November 2017 4pm-7pmTuesday 13 March 2018 4pm-7pmWELCOMEW elcome to the West London College 2018/19 16-18 Course Guide and thank you for considering our College.

3 This guide is packed with courses and is designed to help you discover and decide what course you would like to study in College and how to help you achieve your goals!WE OFFERF urther Education: Vocational qualifications with a focus on enterprise, progression and Education: Technical and academic education, which is sector-relevant, flexible and & Employer Engagement: A local, regional and national provider of apprenticeships and skills DAYS2 FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION PLEASE VISIT a student at West London College, you are at the heart of everything we do. We will endeavour to ensure that you are happy and succeed during your time at your College and that you fulfil your potential and acquire the skills to achieve your future goals and aim to provide the very best teaching, specialised personal tutors and expert teachers who will ensure that your individual support needs are fully met.

4 You will also have access to a wide range of enrichment activities, from sport, music and drama to visits, debates and to the College frequently comment on its happy and purposeful atmosphere. I believe this comes from the friendly and respectful relationships which exist between staff and students, creating a College community where each person is valued and can are very much looking forward to you joining our College community. In the meantime, if you have any questions about any aspect of College life, please speak to a member of our admissions team on 020 8741 1688, or chat to them on Phillips, CEOA pplied Science 17 Apprenticeships 23 Art & Design 25 Creative Media 31 Building & Construction 37 Business 51 Childcare 57 Computing & ICT 61 Engineering 67 ESOL 77 Hair & Beauty 79 Health & Social Care 89 Hospitality & Catering 93 Inclusive Learning 99 Public Services 111 Sports & Fitness 115 Travel & Tourism 123 Why Choose Us 03 Student Support 05 Qualifications 07 Our Sites 09 Courses 17 Our Facilities 129 Further Support 131 More Courses 133 FAQs 135 Application Process 137 Follow Us 139 WHY CHOOSE US31 AWARD-WINNING COLLEGEWest London College has proven to be the best Further Education institution in the UK at using technology, by winning the TES Award for outstanding use of technology for improving teaching.

5 Learning and assessment. As the only FE College in London to win a TES Award in 2016, you know your future will be bright with us!2 GOOD OFSTEDWe have been awarded an Ofsted rating of Good, and been praised for our strong focus on careers, employment and increase in achievement. The report also highlighted that coming to West London College gives you more than just an academic qualification, with students completing additional FACILITIESWe pride ourselves on providing facilities that offer our students the best environment to learn. Our specialist facilities include industry standard kitchen and restaurant, aircraft cabin and check-in room, TV studio, construction workshops and quiet contemplation and mindfulness STUDY PROGRAMMESWe believe you can balance College, work and play, which is why all of our courses are taught across four days.

6 This gives you an extra week day to earn extra money and gain experience in a part-time job, volunteer for a cause you are passionate about or carry out private study and complete work with so many amazing organisations and businesses, including:43 EXPERT STAFFOur staff continually strive to improve teaching methods and encourage student engagement through peer development of teaching, learning and assessment. As a Google College , we take innovation in technology seriously; our staff have been developing the way we use tools, apps and programs to enhance learning. 6 FOCUS ON CAREERSOur aim is to get you career ready, not just to pass your exams. That s why we offer a range of benefits, including guaranteed opportunity for work experience for every student, dedicated careers hubs, careers advisors to run interview and CV builder sessions, partnerships with key employers and sector relevant courses.

7 7 FREE CHROMEBOOK*From September 2017, every 16-18 Level 3 student will receive a free Google Chromebook to use throughout their studies as part of the College s continued initiative to support Students learning through TO US AT *Subject to availability and eligibility. STUDENT SUPPORT5 All students automatically become members of the Students Union (SU) when they enrol at West London College. The SU works closely with the Leadership Team and helps make the important decisions that face the College every day. They also organise events and leisure activities such as employability fairs, guest speaker presentations and talent shows. Members of the SU can apply for an NUS card, which qualifies them for discounts at various shops, restaurants and SU Executive Committee is made up of elected student representatives.

8 We have a committee per College, working together to ensure that your voice is heard. Students can apply for positions such as President, Student Governor and Equality & Diversity Officer in elections that take place in mid-September each UNIONS tudent Services provides every student with information and advice alongside opportunities to get more involved in College life. The services we offer include: Information, advice and guidance Careers advice and employability skills to help you get into work Student support funds Students Union Support for young people in care or recent care leavers Events, such as the Power of Youth Voice conference Additional Learning Support, including extra workshops, dyslexia support and physical, sensory or medical/mental health support Mental health advice from our partners MINDSTUDENT SERVICES6 Our students safety is of the highest importance to us.

9 Every one of our Colleges has a safe environment where you are free to reach your full potential. All students, staff and visitors need an ID badge to access College buildings and security teams are on hand at all times. We also have a team of trained safeguarding officers based at each College for you to discuss any queries or concerns about safeguarding , SECURITY & SAFEGUARDINGYour parents or guardians will want to ensure that you are making the right decision for your future. They want to know that as an education provider, we not only take an interest in our students success rates but also your general wellbeing while you are at the College. We believe in working with them to help you to do this by communicating regularly with your parents or guardians, providing progress reports on performance, coursework deadlines, exams and attendance.

10 They will also be invited to parents evenings, giving them the opportunity to meet our tutors and discuss any achievements or WITH PARENTS, GUARDIANS & CARERSFIND OUT MORE ABOUT STUDENT SUPPORT AT 7 Level Course contentEntry requirements*Possible Progression3 Further develop your professional and technical skills, knowledge and understanding of your subject area over 1 2 years 5 GCSEs grade A*-C (including English Language & Maths). However, if you don t have English & Maths, there is possibly the option to retake Level 2 grade merit and GCSEs A*-C in English Language & Maths Higher Education (Level 4 +) Employment Apprenticeship2 Develop your skills and knowledge to prepare you for employment, training or study 2-4 GCSEs grade A*-D in English Language & Maths Level 3 qualifications such as A-Levels or BTEC.