West Thames College is a lively, successful college. Our practical courses and apprenticeships will give you the skills you need and employers want.
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Here's what our students have to say:
“I enjoy what I do and am currently studying the Award in Education and Training to become an engineering teacher at the Skills + Logistics Centre.”
“I really like to stay creative in my personal life as well as at work and I try to exhibit my artwork at least once a year.”
“I have danced for various companies and choreographers including Riccardo Buscarini. Alongside teaching I have my own performance company.”
“I studied at West Thames College before becoming a manager of a Regis salon. I now work alongside the teacher who trained me all of those years ago! In teaching I have truly found my calling.”
Former student, Sandra, joined the college as the salon receptionist before studying for her teaching qualification. “It’s a brilliant feeling passing on your skills to the students and seeing how they progress throughout their time at college.”
“Before becoming a teacher I worked as a beauty therapist in salons, spas and on cruise ships.”
“I have 18 years of experience in Biology and Science. I have a PHD in Cytogenetics. I enjoy working with students of varied backgrounds and capabilities, supporting any learning needs. I specialise in HND Biology with specialisation in Genetics and Biochemistry”
Sonali has worked in the field of Early Childhood Education for many years and has a wide range of experience in caring for children, teaching, professional training, and play-therapy roles.
Sonali is interested in care and emotional bonds and supporting emotional relationships of children in Early Years settings.
Sonali is a trained teacher with a degree in teaching in the UK and abroad with an experience of imparting a range of professional and learning related modules at the undergraduate level.
“Working in the Aviation and Tourism industry is super exciting. I worked at London Heathrow as a Flight Dispatch Officer. I love sharing my experiences and watching my students develop their skills.”
‘Being a former public service student myself I want to inspire and motivate students to emulate the same successes that this course enabled me to achieve’. ‘ I want to drive students to maximise their full potential and make them realise this is more than just a course.’
Alongside studying at West Thames College, Tyreese performs with the dance company ZooNation. “I’m constantly busy but college is really supportive and helps me stay on track.”
“I am in the third year of my apprenticeship with Otis Elevator where I’m an active member of Otis EMEA Millennial Voices Initiative which gives the company’s younger generation a voice to impact growth and transformation.”
Halima completed the HND and progressed to third year in Biomedical Science at Greenwhich University and successfully graduated. She is currently doing her Masters at Greenwich and looking forward to working in Genomic Medicine in the future.
Gabrielle is well on her way to a successful career in media having secured a highly sought after Fast Forward internship at Sky Studios.
As well as starting her own music movement 'DA UPCOMIN', Jeniequa has her own online radio show, a clothing line Doll Domination, released her first EP ‘Real’ and recorded a single with Skyelab Music.
Noah was awarded a soccer scholarship achieved through his footballing talent and willingness to succeed in the classroom.
Since leaving West Thames College, Cherica has worked with Jaguar Land Rover and most recently luxury car manufacturer Rolls Royce designing the car interiors.
Simeon credits his appointment to the high quality teaching and the excellent enrichment activities available during his course.
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