Welcome to 猫咪社区! Starting college can be both exciting and challenging so we鈥檝e done our best to make it easy for you. This page contains information and resources which can help to support you before you start your course. You can also find the date and time when you should arrive for your first day at college.
Term starts on Thursday 5 September 2024 and teaching starts on Monday 9 September.
For most of our courses, induction will happen on either Thursday 5 September or Friday 6 September. You can find details of your induction (or alternative first day) for many of our courses at the bottom of the page.
If you were studying with us in 2023, and took part in Progression Enrolment in July 2024, please bring your learning agreement or last year’s ID card.
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Important Information
Financial Help
There are a range of bursaries and schemes to help support you financially whilst studying at college. These depend on your age, the course you are studying and your personal circumstances.
You can find out more about financial support on the .
Work Experience
If you are aged 16-18 and enrolled on a Study Programme, you must complete a mandatory one-week work experience placement to help you gain the skills needed to work in your chosen industry. We encourage all students to start sourcing a placement as soon as possible – your dedicated Work Experience Advisor will support you throughout your course.
*Health and Social Care and Sport Coaching learners will need to apply for a DBS through the Work Experience team during induction week
Safeguarding
Everyone has a responsibility to keep children, young people and vulnerable adults safe. If you have a safeguarding concern about yourself or another student, no matter what kind of help is needed, get in touch with the safeguarding team and we will support you however we can.
For many of our courses for adults (19 and older), including Access to Higher Education courses, induction will take place during your first lesson – dates and times for these will be posted very soon.
Hammersmith and Fulham College
Hairdressing and Barbering, Beauty Therapy and Make-Up, Hospitality and Catering, Travel and Tourism
L1 Introduction to Customer Services (Term 1) Intro to Hair & Beauty (Group A) – Thu 5 September – 8:45am
L1 Introduction to Customer Services (Term 1) Intro to Hair & Beauty (Group B) – Thu 5 September – 8:45am
L1 Hair & Beauty Cert (16-18 Group A) – Thu 5 September – 8:45am
L1 Hairdressing Diploma (16-18 Group A) – Thu 5 September – 8:45am
L2 Hairdressing Diploma (16-18 Group A) – Thu 5 September – 8:45am
L3 Hairdressing Diploma VTCT (16-18 Group A) – Thu 5 September – 8:45am
L2 Beauty Specialist Techniques Diploma (16-18 Group A) – Fri 6 September – 8:45am
L2 Beauty Specialist Techniques Diploma (16-18 Group B) – Fri 6 September – 8:45am
L3 Beauty Therapy Diploma VTCT (16-18 Group A) – Thu 5 September – 8:45am
L1 Professional Cookery Diploma (16-18 Group A) – Thu 5 September – 8:45am
L1 Skills for Travel and Tourism Sector Dip (16-18 Group A) – Thu 5 September – 10am
L1 Certificate in exploring the aviation industry (19+) – Thu 5 September – 10am
L2 NCFE Travel & Tourism Cert (16-18 Group A) – Thu 5 September – 10am
L3 Travel to Employment Cert (16-18 Group A) – Thu 5 September – 10am
L3 NCFE Travel & Tourism Diploma (16-18 Group A) – Thu 5 September – 10am
Computing and IT
Introduction to IT, Art, Media Cert (16-18 Group A) – Thu 5 September – 8:45am
Introduction to IT, Art, Media Award (16-18 Group A) – Thu 5 September – 8:45am
L1 ICT in Digital Technology Cert (16-18 Group A) – Thu 5 September – 8:45am
L1 ICT in Digital Technology Cert (16-18 Group B) – Thu 5 September – 8:45am
L2 IT (Digital Skills) Ext Cert (16-18 Group A) – Thu 5 September – 8:45am
L3.1 Digital Skills in ICT Nat Found Dip (16-18 Group A) – Thu 5 September – 8:45am
L3.1 Digital Skills in ICT Nat Found Dip (16-18 Group B) – Thu 5 September – 8:45am
L3.2 Digital Skills in ICT Nat Ext Dip Yr 2 (Group A) – Fri 6 September – 8:45am
L3.2 Digital Skills in ICT Nat Ext Dip Yr 2 (Group B) – Fri 6 September – 8:45am
L3.2 ICT (Digital Skills) Nat Ext Dip Yr 2 (Group A) – Fri 6 September – 8:45am
L2 IT ICTL211032 – Thu 5 September – 9am
Business
L1 Introduction to Business Award (16-18 Group A) – Thu 5 September – 8:30am
L1 Introductory Diploma in Business (16-18 Group A) – Fri 6 September – 8:30am
BTEC L2 Ext Certificate in Business (16-18 Group A) – Thu 5 September – 8:30am
BTEC L2 Ext Certificate in Business (16-18 Group B) – Thu 5 September – 8:30am
L3.1 in Business Nat Found Dip (16-18 Group A) – Thu 5 September – 8:30am
L3.1 in Business Nat Found Dip (16-18 Group B) – Thu 5 September – 8:30am
L3.2 in Business Nat Ext Dip Yr 2 (16-18 Group A) – Fri 6 September – 8:30am
L3.2 in Business Nat Ext Dip Yr 2 (16-18 Group B) – Fri 6 September – 8:30am
L3.1 T Level Technical Qualification in Management and Administration – Fri 6 September – 8:30am
Childcare, Health and Social Care, Sport and Public Services
L2 Early Years Practitioner Dip (16-18 Group A) – Thu 5 September – 8:45am
L1 Cert for the Care Sector (16-18 Group A) – Thu 5 September – 8:45am
L2 Health and Social Care Cert (16-18 Group A) – Thu 5 September – 8:45am
L2 Health and Social Care Cert (16-18 Group B) – Thu 5 September – 8:45am
L3.1 Health and Social Care Nat Ext Cert (16-18 Group A) – Thu 5 September – 8:45am
L3.1 T Level Technical Qualification in Health (16-18 Group A) – Thu 5 September – 8:45am
L3.2 Health and Social Care Nat Dip Yr 2 (16-18 Group A) – Thu 5 September – 8:45am
L3.2 Health and Social Care Nat Dip Yr 2 (16-18 Group B)) – Thu 5 September – 8:45am
L3.2 Health and Social Care Nat Ext Dip Yr 2 (16-18 Group A) – Thu 5 September – 8:45am
L1 Introduction to Sports & Public Services (16-18 Group A) – Thu 5 September – 8:45am
L1 Certificate in Sport and Public Services (16-18 Group A) – Thu 5 September – 8:45am
L2 Diploma in Sport (16-18 Group A) – Thu 5 September – 8:45am
L3.1 Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity Y1 (16-18 Group A) – Thu 5 September – 8:45am
L3.2 Sport & Exercise Science Nat Ext Dip Yr 2 (Group A) – Thu 5 September – 8:45am
L3.2 Sports Coaching and Development Nat Ext Dip Yr 2 (Group A – Thu 5 September – 8:45am
ESOL 16-18
Pre Entry Entry 1 Speaking & Listening (Group A) – Mon 9 September – 8:45am – C429
Pre Entry Entry 1 Speaking & Listening (Group B) – Mon 9 September – 8:45am – C454
ESOL Entry 1 16-18 (Group A) – Mon 9 September – 8:45am – C436
ESOL Entry 2 16-18 (Group A) – Mon 9 September – 8:45am – C437
ESOL Entry 2 16-18 (Group B) – Mon 9 September – 8:45am – C239
ESOL Entry 3 16-18 (Group A) – Mon 9 September – 8:45am – C537
ESOL Entry 3 16-18 (Group B) – Mon 9 September – 8:45am – C537
ESOL Level 1 16-18 (Group A) – Mon 9 September – 8:45am – C519
ESOL 19+
Please refer to the timetable given to you by your teacher at enrolment.
GCSE and Functional Skills English and Maths
Please refer to the timetable given to you by your teacher at enrolment.
Foundation Learning
Introduction to IT, Art, Media Cert (16-18 Group A) – Thu 5 September – 8:45am
Introduction to IT, Art, Media Award (16-18 Group A) – Thu 5 September – 8:45am
Developing Employability Skills HS Entry 3 Cert in Skills for Independence and Employability (16-18 Group A) – Thu 5 September – 8:45am
Developing Employability Skills HS Entry 2 Award in Entry to Employment (16-18 Group A) – Thu 5 September – 8:45am
Introduction to Vocational Pathways HS Award in Employability (16-18 Group A) – Thu 5 September – 8:45am
L1 Introduction to Business Award (16-18 Group A) – Thu 5 September – 8:45am
L1 Introduction to Sports & Public Services (16-18 Group A) – Thu 5 September – 8:45am
L1 Introduction to Customer Services (Term 1) Intro to Hair & Beauty (Group A) – Thu 5 September – 8:45am
L1 Introduction to Customer Services (Term 1) Intro to Hair & Beauty (Group B) – Thu 5 September – 8:45am
Inclusive Learning
Enterprise & Communication Y1 EFA RARPA (Group A) – Mon 9 September – 10am
Enterprise and Gardening E2 Award in Entry to Employment (Group B) – Mon 9 September – 10am
Enterprise & Independent Living E1 Award in Skills for Independence and Employability (Group D) – Mon 9 September – 10am
Performing Arts and Music E3 Cert in Skills for Independence and Employability (Group E) – Mon 9 September – 10am
Art, Design and Media E3 Award in Progression (Group A)` – Mon 9 September – 10am
Sports and Nutrition E3 Award in Skills for Independence and Employability (Group A) – Tue 10 September – 10am
Preparation for Independent Living and Work Skills E3 Award in Entry to Employment (Group A) – Mon 9 September – 10am
Gatehouse Y1 L1 Award in Progression (Group A) – Mon 9 September – 10am
Gatehouse Y2 (Group A) – Mon 9 September – 10am
Hospitality and Cooking Skills (Group A) – Mon 9 September – 10am
Ealing Green College
Art and Design, Computing and IT, Creative Media
L1 Art & Media Diploma (16-18 group A) – Thu 5 September – 9am
L2 Art & Design Diploma (16-18 Group A) – Thu 5 September – 9am
L3.1 Art & Design (Diploma) in Creative Practice Yr1 (Group A) – Thu 5 September – 9am
L3.1 Art & Design (Extended Diploma) in Creative Practice – Yr1 (Group A) – Thu 5 September – 9am
L3.1 Digital Design (Diploma) in Creative Practice – Yr1 (Group A) – Thu 5 September – 11am
L3.1 Digital Design (Extended Diploma) in Creative Practice Y1 (Group A) – Thu 5 September – 11am
L3.2 Art & Design (Extended Diploma) in Creative Practice – Yr 2 (Group A) – Fri 6 September – 11:30am
L3.2 Digital Design (Extended Diploma) in Creative Practice – Yr 2 (Group A) – Fri 6 September – 11:30am
L2 IT (Digital Skills) Cert (16-18 Group A) – Thu 5 September – 9am
L3.1 ICT (Games Development) Nat Found Dip (16-18 Group A) – Thu 5 September – 11am
L3.1 ICT (Games Development) Nat Found Dip (16-18 Group B) – Thu 5 September – 11am
L3.2 ICT – Games Development Nat Ext Dip Yr 2 (16-18 Group A) – Mon 9 September – 1.15pm
L2 Creative Media Diploma (16-18 Group A) – Thu 5 September – 11am
L3.1 Creative Media Production & Technology Dip (16-18 Group A) – Thu 5 September – 9am
L3.1 Creative Media Production & Technology Dip (16-18 Group B) – Thu 5 September – 9am
L3.2 Creative Media Ext Dip Yr 2 (16-18 Group A) – Fri 6 September – 11:30am
L3.2 Creative Media Ext Dip Yr 2 (16-18 Group A) – Fri 6 September – 11:30am
Accounting and Bookkeeping, GCSE Retakes and Science
AAT L3 Advanced Accounting Academy (16-18 Group A) – Tuesday 10th Sep – 11am
AAT L2 Academy (16-18 Group A) – Monday 9th Sept – 11am
L1 Applied Science Dip (16-18 Group A) – Thu 5 September – 8:45am
L2 Applied Science First Ext Cert (16-18 Group A) – Fri 6 September – 8:45am
L3.1 Applied Science Nat Found Dip (16-18 Group A) – Thu 5 September – 8:45am
L3.2 Applied Science Nat Ext Dip Yr 2 (Group A) – Fri 6 September – 8:45am
1618 L3.2 Applied Science Nat Ext Dip Yr 2 of 2-A – Ealing
L3.2 Applied Science Nat Ext Dip Yr 2 (Group B) – Fri 6 September – 8:45am
GCSE Science Retake Programme Biology (16-18 Group A) – Fri 6 September – 8:45am
ESOL 19+
Please refer to the timetable given to you by your teacher at enrolment.
GCSE and Functional Skills English and Maths
Please refer to the timetable given to you by your teacher at enrolment.
Southall Community College
Construction, Plumbing and Motor Vehicle
Level 1 Building Services Skills Group A – Thu 5 September – 8.45am (Room C203)
Level 2 Electrical Installation Group B – Thu 5 September – 8.45am (Room C204)
Level 1 Motor Vehicle (Groups A and B) – Thu 5 September – 8.45am (Room C206)
Level 2 Electrical Installation Group A – Thu 5 September – 12.30pm (Room C204)
Level 2 Site Carpentry Group A – Thu 5 September – 12.30pm (Room C201)
Level 1 Building Services Skills Group B – Thu 5 September – 12.30pm (Room C203)
Level 1 Construction Multi Skills – Group A (Adults) – Thu 5 September – 12.30pm (Room C202)
Level 1 Construction Craft Skills Group C – Fri 6 September – 8.45am (Room C202)
Level 2 Plumbing Group A – Fri 6 September – 8.45am (Room C203)
Level 2 Motor Vehicle Group A – Fri 6 September – 8.45am (Room C206)
Level 3 Motor Vehicle Group A – Fri 6 September – 8.45am (Room C205)
Level 2 Electrical Installation Group C – Fri 6 September – 12.30pm (Room C204)
Level 2 Plastering Group A – Fri 6 September – 12.30pm (Room C201)
Level 1 Construction Craft Skills Group B- Fri 6 September – 12.30pm (Room C202)
E3 Entry Level 3 (Foundation) Introduction to Construction Skills – Fri 6 September – 12.30pm
