Courses & Careers Guide

COURSES & CAREERS GUIDE

OpEn DAyS

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You’ll be able to:

Meet our teachers and students

Find out more about our courses and career paths

Learn about student life at West London College

Get information about the support we offer

See our industry-standard facilities

See our upcoming open days and register online at wlc.ac.uk/opendays

pRinCipAl’S WElCOmE

Welcome to our courses and careers guide.

I am delighted that you are thinking about studying with us at West London College.

Choosing the right college is a big step and I hope you have everything you need in this guide to make an informed decision. We have three colleges across West London, each offering exceptional facilities and a wide range of courses from construction to creative media and business.

We aspire to be the leading college in West London for technical and vocational education and skills training, making sure that our students are inspired by their learning, succeed in their qualifications, and achieve their ambitions. We work with employers across London to ensure that our courses are designed with this in mind, giving you the real-life experience you need to progress.

Whatever your age, whether you want to progress to work, an apprenticeship or university, I am confident we have the course for you.

I look forward to seeing you soon.

Karen Redhead OBE, MSc, BSc, FSET Chief Executive and Principal

Why ChOOSE WEST lOnDOn COllEgE?

West London College is a Further Education college with three centres located in Ealing, Hammersmith, and Southall. For 150 years, we have been providing training and development in the area, helping over 10,000 students achieve their career goals each year.

We have links with hundreds of employers across the region, giving you real-life work experience opportunities.

Our teachers are industry experts and have developed their teaching skills to help you succeed in your chosen area.

We have industry-standard facilities and equipment to prepare you for the workplace.

Our diverse body of alumni includes industry leaders, such as Jamal Edwards MBE (1990–2022), Sir Steve McQueen CBE, Estelle, Shola Ama, Marcus Brigstocke, David Ajala, Professor Dianne Willcocks CBE and Trevor Baylis (1937–2018).

OUR COllEgES

We have three colleges across West London, each equipped with industry-standard facilities designed to develop your practical skills and enhance your learning.

Ealing Green College

Located between Ealing Green and Walpole Park, Ealing Green College specialises in digital, creative and science courses. Equipped with a TV studio, photographic darkroom, computer labs with the latest Adobe software, art studios and science labs, Ealing Green College is the place to study for a great career in these sectors.

wlc.ac.uk/ealing

Hammersmith and Fulham College

The largest of our colleges, Hammersmith & Fulham College offers a wide range of vocational subjects including business and travel, childcare, health and social care, and public services. It is also home to two commercial businesses - TASTE Restaurant, for hospitality and catering students, and The Salon, for hairdressing, barbering, make-up and beauty therapy. The college also offers sports, with a range of bespoke facilities, including a strengthening and conditioning gym and boxing ring.

wlc.ac.uk/hammersmith

Southall Community College

Situated in the heart of a vibrant community, Southall Community College offers a broad range of subjects to fit the needs of the area, including childcare, as well as a bespoke construction and green skills centre. With multiple developments happening nearby, and accessible on the recently opened Elizabeth Line, there has never been a better time to look at the wide range of vocational opportunities at Southall Community College.

wlc.ac.uk/southall

SpORTS ACADEmiES

Our Sports Academies give you the chance to pursue your sporting ambition while completing a full-time qualification.

Being part of one of our sports academies gives you a minimum of 10 hours training per week from experienced coaches, as if you are part of a semi-professional club.

With our affiliations with local and national clubs, you will have exposure to physios, coaches and other industry professionals, as well as access to our strengthening and conditioning gym.

For more information about our Sports Academies and to register your interest, visit wlc.ac.uk/sportsacademy

Men’s Football Academy

Women’s Football Academy

Boxing Academy

Basketball Academy

lifE AT WlC

At West London College, we give you more than just qualifications. We will help you gain a whole range of skills and experiences that will prepare you for life and employment, as well as ensuring you have a great time at college.

Events and Activities

We host targeted events and activities to celebrate our diverse community, in line with important national and international periods, such as Black History Month, LGBT+ History Month, Mental Health Awareness Week, and National Refugee Awareness Day, as well as fundraising days such as Breast Cancer Awareness Day and Christmas Jumper Day.

Celebrating Success

Each year, we recognise the success of our students with an awards ceremony that showcases those who have gone above and beyond to succeed and achieve their ambitions at West London College.

Your Voice

We listen to our students, and act on their feedback, with class representatives and regular Learner Voice meetings to ensure your opinion is heard.

Cafés and Social Spaces

Each college has an on-site café, offering great value for money meals, and social spaces to relax with friends between lessons.

STUDEnT SERviCES

Our student services team provides a wide range of information, advice and guidance, to help support you throughout your studies.

Financial assistance, help signposting and support (including bursaries)

Support for school leavers in care or recent care leavers

Events, such as freshers fayres and career conferences

Mental health advice, including from MIND

Pastoral support for mental health and wellbeing

We are committed to ensuring our college community is safe for all staff, students and visitors and have a team of trained safeguarding officers based at each college for you to discuss any concerns you may have about your safety and/or wellbeing, or of that of another student.

If you need support, or just need someone to talk to, we are here – you can email safeguarding@wlc.ac.uk

ADDiTiOnAl lEARning SUppORT

Our additional learning support team can provide support to help you succeed in your studies.

We offer support in:

● Maths and English

● Literacy and numeracy

● Study skills

● Speech, language and communication

We also work with students with specific learning difficulties, such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, autism, visual impairment or hearing impairment.

We have a range of support on offer, such as:

● Advice and guidance

● Assistance with assignments

● Assessment for access arrangements for exams (such as a scribe, reader, or extra time)

● Training on specialist equipment, such as voice-activated software

● Support Assistants

● Communicator / Signer

● Specialist Software / Equipment

● Documents in appropriate formats

For students with moderate, severe, and profound learning difficulties and disabilities, we have a specific Inclusive Learning provision. We are proactive in ensuring that the appropriate support and resources are in place for students with Education, Health and Care plans (EHCPs).

For more information about Additional Learning Support, visit wlc.ac.uk/student-life/additional-learning-support

WORk ExpERiEnCE & CAREER gUiDAnCE

We partner with hundreds of employers to give you work experience placements, helping you gain essential employability skills.

Work experience placements give you the opportunity to put your skills into practice, build industry contacts and learn from professionals. Many of our students also take part in a longer-term industry work placement. This allows you to work with an employer from within your chosen industry one day a week throughout your course. Our careers team also provide a range of advice and guidance to support your progression, including volunteering opportunities and UCAS applications.

CV Clinics

Careers Resources

Employability Skills Sessions

Work Placements

Jobs, Volunteering, Internships and Apprenticeships

Workshops and Talks from some of the UK’s top employers

SkillS BUilDER

Our courses integrate the Skills Builder framework to give you the eight essential skills for success.

These were identified by over 700 organisations as being essential for education, work and life, and cover communication, creative problem solving, self-management and interpersonal skills.

● Listening: Receiving, retaining and processing information or ideas

● Speaking: Oral transmission of information or ideas

● Problem Solving Ability: Finding solutions to situations or challenges

● Creativity: Use of imagination and generation of new ideas

● Staying Positive: Using tactics and strategies to overcome obstacles and achieve goals

● Aiming High: Ability to set clear, tangible goals and devise a robust route to achieving them

● Leadership: Supporting, encouraging and developing others to achieve a shared goal

● Teamwork: Working cooperatively with others towards achieving a shared goal

ABOUT OUR COURSES

Vocational Courses

(BTECs, UAL, City and Guilds) –Diplomas, Certificates, Awards Vocational courses are specialist courses designed to help you get the skills and experience you need to work in a specific sector. You will build your confidence, develop practical skills, and be assessed in a multiple of ways – there may be some exams and essays, but there will also be practical assignments.

We work with employers and stakeholders to ensure our vocational courses give you the latest skills and knowledge required by employers. Vocational courses are specifically designed to help you get into the workplace, but they also give you UCAS points to be able to study at university.

They are available at a range of levels, depending on your current level of knowledge and experience, from Entry Level to Level 4 and higher.

GCSE Retake

If you are leaving school and didn’t achieve the GCSE grades you wanted, our GCSE Retake programme is available to help you gain five GCSEs, which can be used to progress onto a Level 3 course. You can choose from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English and Maths.

Access to Higher Education Diplomas

If you’re aged 19 or older and are looking to study at university, studying an Access to Higher Education diploma will equip you with the study skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications

you need. Studied over the course of a year, they are Level 3 qualifications and can give you the required UCAS points for university entry.

T Levels

Equivalent to 3 A Levels, T Levels offer a mixture of classroom learning and ‘onthe-job’ experience during an industry placement, providing the knowledge and experience needed to open the door into skilled employment, further study or a higher apprenticeship.

You will spend 80% of your time in the classroom and 20% on a 45-day placement with an employer.

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships allow you to earn while you learn, with 80% practical ‘on the job’ training in the workplace with 20% ‘off the job’ study. For many of our apprentices, it is their first step in their career, but apprenticeships can also be used to give you new skills and knowledge in your current role, allowing you to progress.

As an apprentice, you’ll be in full-time employment and receive a wage from day one. Apprenticeships are available at a range of levels, including Higher Apprenticeships that are equivalent to university-level study.

Traineeships

If you are aged 16-24 and do not currently hold a Level 3 qualification, a traineeship can help you gain the employability skills and experience you need to progress onto an apprenticeship.

We have a variety of options to help you achieve your ambitions at West London College, whether that be university, further study or work.

OpTiOnS fOR SChOOl lEAvERS

If you’re currently in Year 11 and looking at what to do next, we can help. At West London College, we have a wide variety of vocational courses and apprenticeships to help you achieve your ambitions and unlock your potential.

Studying at college is very different from staying at school – you are treated as an adult and supported to manage your time and studies, helping prepare you for university and work. You won’t have assemblies or be asked to wear a school uniform, and you’ll be studying with people of all ages from across the region.

Our vocational courses (including T Levels, BTECs, City & Guilds and UAL) are designed to give you the skills you need to work in your chosen industry, and can also help you progress to university; most universities, including those within the Russell Group, accept vocational qualifications with over 25% of all applicants to university holding a BTEC qualification.

We build you a bespoke study programme, built around your chosen career goals, designed to help you succeed and adapt to life after college. Our study programmes include:

● Your main qualification

● Work experience

● Tutorial enrichment activities

● Self-directed study

If you don’t already have GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4 or above, these will also be included in your study programme.

OpTiOnS fOR ADUlTS

If you’re aged 19 or older, and looking to get a job, advance in your current role, go to university or start something new, we can help. We have a wide range of courses for adult students to help you achieve your ambitions, from Access to Higher Education Diplomas (designed to help you progress to university) to practical work-based courses, apprenticeships, professional training, and distance learning.

We believe it’s never too late to begin a new chapter in your life, take control of your future and be exposed to new ideas. Studying at college might seem daunting if you’ve been out of the classroom for a while, but we will support you throughout your studies, whatever your situation. Our student services team are available to provide information, advice and guidance with everything from financial support to childcare, to help you succeed.

lEvElS AnD EnTRy REqUiREmEnTS

Our courses are available at a range of levels, depending on your current skills, experience and qualifications. Each course has specific entry requirements, which can be found on our website, but our general entry requirements for each level are listed below.

Entry level

Equivalent to Pre-GCSE

You will need an initial assessment in English and Maths.

level 1

Equivalent to up to 1 GCSE at grade 1-3

You will need GCSEs at grade 2 or above, or an Entry Level qualification (including Entry Level 3 in English and Maths).

hOW TO Apply

Step 1

Step 2

Step 3

Attend an Open Day Search for your Course Apply Online

level 2

Equivalent to up to 4 GCSEs at grade 4-9

For most Level 2 courses, you will need four GCSEs at grade 3 or above or a Level 1 qualification (with a suitable level of English and Maths skills).

We also offer Level 2 Certificates, which are equivalent to 1 GCSE at grade 4-9, and Level 2 Extended Certificates, which are equivalent to 2 GCSEs at grade 4-9.

level 3

Equivalent to up to 3 A Levels

Level 3 Extended Diplomas are studied over two years. In the first year, you will study units that are the equivalent of between 1.5 to 2 A Levels. In the second year, you will complete the full Extended Diploma, equivalent to up to 3 A Levels. T Levels are also Level 3 courses, where you spend 80% of your time in the classroom and 20% on a 45-day placement with an employer.

You will need Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including GCSE English Language and Maths or a Level 2 qualification in a related subject at Merit, plus English and Maths.

level 4

Equivalent to a Higher National Certificate or first year of university study

level 5

Equivalent to a Higher National Diploma or two years of university study

Step 4

Receive a conditional offer

Some courses may require an interview before an offer is sent

July August

Step 5

Step 6

Receive details of how to enrol Enrol at West London College

AppREnTiCEShipS

If you’re aged 16 or older, an apprenticeship could be the perfect opportunity to enhance your skills. You earn while you learn, benefitting from a high level of support from both the college and your employer.

For many of our apprentices, an apprenticeship is their first step into the workplace, whilst for others, it’s an opportunity to work towards the promotion of their dreams.

Accounting and Bookkeeping

Construction

Green Skills

Hospitality and Catering

Business and Management

Digital

Health and Social Care

Teaching and Teacher Education

“

My apprenticeship gives me the perfect balance between learning at a consistent pace at college and what to expect on site. This means I’m fully up to speed with on site ways of working, such as methods and health and safety requirements, and I am learning best practice at college.”

Tommy Falco Drylining Apprentice

wlc.ac.uk/apprenticeships

ACCESS TO hE

If you’re aged 19 and older and looking to study at university, our wide range of Access to Higher Education Diploma courses are designed to help you get the qualifications, skills and experience you need to progress.

Advanced Learner Loans are available for these courses, and Student Finance England will ‘write off’ any balances you owe for an Access to HE course once you complete a relevant Higher Education course - this means you don’t have to repay it.

wlc.ac.uk/access COURSES Adults

ACCOUnTing AnD BOOkkEEping

Accountants and bookkeepers are in high demand, providing businesses with invaluable services to ensure they are financially viable and compliant with legislation. If you enjoy working with numbers and have close attention to detail, our courses will help you on your journey to gaining a recognised qualification.

Many accountants and bookkeepers work in finance teams, but some offer their services self-employed, working on books and accounts for a variety of companies. Our courses are designed to prepare you for both outcomes, giving you the skills, experience and knowledge needed for success, with qualifications accredited by AAT.

wlc.ac.uk/accounting COURSES School Leavers Adults Apprenticeships

AppliED SCiEnCE

Our Applied Science courses combine the study of biology, chemistry, physics and maths, to show you how many contemporary issues require a strong grasp of fundamental scientific and mathematical ideas.

From climate change to food science to nursing, we will equip you with the skills needed to approach matters in a reasoned and analytical manner, enabling you to progress to university or an apprenticeship. We have modern well-equipped labs to provide you with a range of practical opportunities, as well as industry visits and field trips.

wlc.ac.uk/science COURSES School Leavers Adults

ART AnD DESign

The creative industries are growing faster than any other sector in the UK, and are at the heart of London’s economy. Our Art and Design courses are designed to encourage your creativity, artistry, and imagination, combining cutting-edge digital skills with traditional craft.

From animation to graphic design to photography, we will equip you with the skills needed to progress to university or employment, with visits to museums, galleries and exhibitions. We regularly host guest sessions from professional artists and designers, and specialist creative universities, to provide you with a range of creative references.

wlc.ac.uk/artandesign COURSES School Leavers

COURSES School Leavers Adults

BEAUTy ThERApy

AnD mAkE-Up

The beauty therapy and make-up industry is rapidly growing in the UK and internationally, with specialist skills required across the creative industries, from film and TV to fashion, as well as in commercial salons and spas.

Our courses focus on helping you develop the relevant professional skills needed for a successful career in the industry, covering a full range of make-up and beauty therapy techniques, so that you can create a complete look for your clients. Working in our commercial treatment salons, you will gain hands-on experience to prepare you for the workplace.

wlc.ac.uk/beauty pOTEnTiAl CAREERS Beauty Therapist £21,125 Make Up Artist £31,325 Spa Manager £30,562 £

BUSinESS

Business is fast-paced and at the heart of the global economy, covering areas such as administration, finance, retail, marketing, human resources and more. Our courses balance theory and practice to prepare you for success in the competitive business world.

We ensure you acquire relevant skills by working closely with employers to develop innovative, industry-tailored programmes. You will learn how organisations operate and what makes a business successful, as well exploring how to start your own business and the competences required to succeed as an entrepreneur.

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ChilDCARE

Careers in childcare are highly rewarding, allowing you to be involved in the community and influential in the development of children through their formative years. Our courses are designed to help you start your career in childcare with qualifications and practical experience to help you progress to further study or employment.

Our expert teachers have a wealth of experience, and you will gain practical skills by working closely with our extensive network of employers. We will equip you with the skills, knowledge and abilities to deliver a first-class service, opening opportunities into childcare management or education.

COmpUTing AnD iT

Computing and IT skills enable you to build a career supporting digital communication technology, producing innovative and creative solutions that integrate throughout our lives. From online shopping and banking to mobile apps, networking and games development, roles in Computing and IT span a variety of sectors.

Our courses cover everything from coding and programming to games design, application development to networking, taught by specialist teachers with a wealth of industry experience. You will gain the skills, knowledge and experience needed to progress to further study, university or an apprenticeship in this growing area.

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COnSTRUCTiOn AnD gREEn SkillS

The construction industry is the powerhouse of an economy and workers with trade skills are among the most valuable in the workforce, with the sector growing year-onyear. Construction professionals are in high demand, and the industry offers you many opportunities for a rewarding and lucrative career.

Our courses are taught by qualified tradespeople who have strong links with businesses and have worked across London and internationally. In addition, we embed green skills throughout, to ensure your skills are relevant and that you are fully prepared for further study, apprenticeships or other employment.

wlc.ac.uk/construction

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pOTEnTiAl CAREERS

Plumber £37,928

Carpenter and Joiner £45,004

Bricklayer £53,242 £

CREATivE mEDiA

London is at the heart of the global creative media industry, with many studios and production companies based in the west of the city. Our courses cover a range of traditional and new media techniques that include TV & film production, animation, storyboarding, digital editing, photography, mixed media projects, web design and advertising.

You will gain experience working with a wide range of industry-standard equipment and software applications, as well as working in our fully-equipped TV studio with mobile camera equipment. Our industry expert staff also work with employers to give you the chance to work with media professionals on ‘live’ projects, preparing you for further study or employment.

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DiSTAnCE lEARning

Distance Learning

West London College is proud to offer a selection of high-quality qualifications that you can study completely online. You can fit your studies around your other commitments, and blend them, where necessary, with classroom-based learning.

Options for Employers

Employers are the backbone of our communities, creating jobs and career opportunities that support the whole region. West London College has a number of ways to help employers access and nurture talented individuals from across West London, allowing you to focus on growing your business.

wlc.ac.uk/distancelearning

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Distance Learning

Options for Employers

Professional Courses

Efl

West London College is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK, with most of our courses being taught by DELTA-qualified teachers. We are one of the largest exam centres in Europe for IELTS and Cambridge Exams, as well as an officially recognised Occupational English Test provider.

Our courses develop your ability in speaking, listening, reading and writing, improving your knowledge and understanding of grammar and helping with your pronunciation. General English can be studied on its own or combined with an exam preparation module and/or specific speaking and writing skills classes.

wlc.ac.uk/efl

EngliSh AnD mAThS

Whether for work or higher study, most employers and universities will require you to have a level 2 qualification in English, such as a grade 4/C at GCSE. Even if you grew up speaking English as your primary language, there is still much to gain from studying English than just the qualification.

Our expert teachers will help you develop your English skills – from the rules of spelling, punctuation and grammar, to correct sentence structure, encompassing speaking and listening, reading and writing. Whichever sector you’re hoping to work in, great English skills are incredibly valuable to have.

If you’re aged 16, 17 or 18, and haven’t achieved a grade 4 at GCSE, we’ll include English/Maths as part of your study programme. wlc.ac.uk/maths

wlc.ac.uk/english

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ESOl

ESOL (English for Speakers of Other Languages) courses are for people whose first language is not English. They are designed to help improve your speaking, listening, reading and writing skills.

Our teachers will help you develop your English skills, and improve your confidence in using English for work, study and home life. Whether you’re brand new to the English language, or would like to improve your existing skills, our courses are designed to help you enjoy life in the UK.

wlc.ac.uk/esol

fOUnDATiOn lEARning

Our Foundation Learning courses have been designed for those who require help and support to ‘bridge’ the gap between where they are now, and where they want to be.

With a tailored programme based on your starting point, how you learn and what you are looking to progress to, our Foundation Learning courses will help you achieve your goals. Throughout your studies, you will develop your personal and employability skills, giving you confidence to take the next step.

wlc.ac.uk/foundationlearning

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The hairdressing and barbering industry is thriving in London, with salons growing and opening throughout the capital, and demand for a variety of new and innovative treatments. Working in our commercial salons, you will gain hands-on experience in the art of styling, cutting and dressing hair, as well as other essential skills needed for work in a salon or barbershop.

Our courses are designed to give you the practical skills you need to progress to an apprenticeship or other employment, including a wealth of business experience, such as using client booking systems, and the responsibilities of a salon/barbershop manager.

wlc.ac.uk/hair

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Careers in the health and social care industry are fulfilling, dynamic and challenging, helping others and providing benefit to the wider community. Whether in the NHS or in private settings, you will improve the lives of others through care, support and education.

Our courses are designed to equip you with the practical skills and experience needed to progress to university, an apprenticeship or other work. We work with a range of employers, including the NHS, to give you real experience in the health industry, caring for those in need - including the elderly and vulnerable - in a variety of settings. You’ll also gain knowledge of equality, diversity, inclusion, healthcare legislation, and health and safety, needed for the workplace.

wlc.ac.uk/health

Gain the skills and experience you need to be a professional chef by working and studying in our award-winning training kitchens and 120-seat restaurant, TASTE. Our courses are developed with employers and taught by industry experts, with work experience provided by established venues such as The Wolseley, The Delaunay, Brasserie Zédel, Colbert, Fischer’s, The Beaumont, and II Pagliaccio Restaurant.

With food bloggers and influencers increasing, and innovative new food ideas being brought to the table daily, this fast-paced sector is dynamic and exciting. We will help you gain the practical skills, knowledge and experience needed to succeed, with many of our students entering (and often winning) local, national and international competitions.

wlc.ac.uk/hospitality

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inClUSivE lEARning

Our Inclusive Learning department welcomes students with a variety of moderate, severe, and profound learning difficulties and disabilities. Our programmes are personalised, and taught in realistic, working environments.

Lessons are delivered within our specialist department, but we encourage students to integrate into mainstream college life through shared facilities such as our café, gym and learning centre. We are committed to providing education of the highest quality for everyone and believe that everybody has the potential to study, whatever their ability or background.

wlc.ac.uk/inclusivelearning

If you’ve got a passion for cars and other vehicles, our courses will help you develop a career in the industry. You will deepen your understanding of vehicle systems, operating principles and the diagnosis of engine, electrical, and chassis system faults.

Taught in industry-standard motor vehicle facilities that act as a working garage, you will develop your skills through practical work and acquire theoretical knowledge from classroom-based work. We will also equip you with the necessary skills to progress further in your career, such as communication, processing financial transactions and using IT.

wlc.ac.uk/motorvehicle

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SpORT

Whether you are an aspiring athlete, coach, personal trainer, sports therapist or physiotherapist, studying sport can help you progress. Our courses cover key theoretical and practical subjects across multiple disciplines, such as fitness testing, lifestyle, sports nutrition, sports psychology and anatomy and physiology.

You will have access to our outstanding sports facilities, such as our strengthening and conditioning gym, and large sports hall, as well as regular contact with coaches, trainers, and industry professionals. We also have a range of Sports Academies that give you the chance to pursue your sporting ambition while studying.

wlc.ac.uk/sport COURSES School Leavers

TEAChing

Imparting knowledge and skills through teaching is a rewarding way to make a real difference to lives both young and old. Every day is different, and there are many benefits that come along with this challenging but fulfilling role.

Our courses provide you with the theoretical and practical knowledge needed to become an impactful teacher. Initial teacher training qualifications cover how to plan and deliver inclusive teaching sessions, and how to assess and give constructive feedback. We also offer options that allow you to apply for Qualified Teacher, Learning and Skills (QTLS) status, and progress into secondary school teaching.

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T Levels are new Level 3 courses, which can be studied after GCSEs. Launched in September 2020, they have been developed in collaboration with employers so that the content meets the needs of industry and prepares you for entry into skilled employment, an apprenticeship or related higher education.

They offer a mixture of classroom learning and ‘on-the-job’ experience during an industry placement, where you will spend 80% of your time in the classroom and 20% on a 45-day placement with an employer.

Equivalent to 3 A levels

A 45-day Industry Placement

80% Classroom, 20% Work

Where could the course take me? Following a T Level, you could progress straight into a skilled profession or continue your studies with a degree or higher apprenticeship.

Business and Admin

Digital

wlc.ac.uk/tlevels

Health and Social Care Science

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The travel and tourism industry is a dynamic and fast growing sector accounting for over 2.9 million jobs in the United Kingdom, with London at the heart. Our courses have paved the way for many students to gain employment in this developing field.

Studying with us will help you develop the skills and knowledge needed to gain employment, giving you the opportunity to meet new people and travel across the world. Our facilities include a simulated aircraft cabin and airline check-in area, and our expert teachers provide you with a wealth of practical and relevant experience.

wlc.ac.uk/travel

Public Services covers a large variety of essential roles in UK society, including those in the police, ambulance service, security, prisons, the fire service and the Armed Forces. Our courses provide a comprehensive overview of these services, equipping you with the skills and experience needed to progress to further study or employment.

You will develop your knowledge of human behaviour and social issues, including leadership, teamwork and communication. We work with employers, such as the Metropolitan Police and London Fire Brigade, to provide you with real-life experience, as well as activities, expeditions and crisis management scenarios, designed to prepare you for work.

wlc.ac.uk/publicservices

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Get a TASTE of the future and meet the next generation of award-winning chefs, sommeliers, and restauranteurs

Book a table and see our menus online

Hair Styling

Cutting, Setting, Blow-Dry and Conditioning

Tinting and Colouring

Treatments for Hands, Feet and Face Manicures, Pedicures, Facials and Eyebrows

Waxing, Massage and Electrotherapy

hiRE OUR fACiliTiES

Classrooms

IT Suites

Kitchens Conference Rooms

Salon Sports Hall Laboratories

When our facilities aren’t being used for teaching, we are pleased to offer them for hire to the local community.

Our three iconic colleges – Hammersmith and Fulham College, Ealing Green College and Southall Community College – contain a variety of versatile spaces, from classrooms to IT suites to specialist science labs, kitchens and sports facilities. When not being used for teaching, our spaces are available to hire at highly competitive rates.

Based in Zones 2, 3 and 4, our colleges are easily accessible by TfL services, including the tube and Elizabeth line.

wlc.ac.uk/about-us/hire-our-facilities

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Gliddon Road

Barons Court

London W14 9BL

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Beaconsfield Road

Southall

London UB1 1DP