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  1. Additional Learning Support

    Achieve your full potential Our highly qualified and experienced Additional Learning Support (ALS) team supports students using their individual support strategies. Our ALS team ensure our students make a smooth transition to college and offer the...

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  2. Balfour Beatty - Construction Masterclass

    We were recently visited by Elizabeth Fruish and Christopher Hobbs from Balfour Beatty who delivered an Employer Masterclass to our Construction Management students. Our students were introduced to Balfour Beatty and shown the various areas in which...

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  3. Dementia Friendly Dining Relaunches

    dementia, alongside Peter Taylor, the Mayor of Watford. Students have been trained to provide a dementia-friendly service and gained an understanding of the challenges facing people with dementia. Watch our video to find out more. The Restaurant is part...

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  4. Level 1 Award in Construction Skills: Brick

    Part Time Course code 2808 Construction underpins our economy and society. Few sectors have such an impact on communities across the UK or have the same potential to provide large numbers of high-skilled, well-paid jobs. The UK Construction Sector will...

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  5. Travel Alumni Max Nash is flying high in industry

    after speaking to the person who would end up being his tutor, that West Herts College was the place for him to learn and develop his skills for a career in industry. Having a keen interest in aviation was only one part of Max’s enjoyment of the course....

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  6. Early Years Alumni progresses onto PGCE qualification

    to offer the same opportunities as a university course, but with more teaching time. Along with the lower tuition fees and the ability to work alongside studying, Tom decided this was the ideal course for him. While studying the Foundation degree, Tom...

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  7. No use of RAAC in College campus buildings

    RAAC in College campus buildings There has been recent media coverage regarding Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) and its use in educational settings. West Herts College does not have RAAC in any of our buildings and therefore they will...

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  8. Vegan Cookery

    Part Time Course code 0830 Get to grips with vegan cookery as you learn how to prepare and cook a variety of dishes, ideal for everyday. You'll learn how to cook a whole host of exciting cuisines from Italian, French and East African dishes! Whether...

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  9. Careers Advice

    Our Careers team is made up of highly trained and qualified careers specialists who will offer impartial advice and guidance in order to inform you of all of the options available to you and give you the support and strategies to help you get to where...

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  10. Tell us your story

    inspire future students. There is no one better to provide a real insight to what it is like to study at West Herts College and the opportunities our courses offer. Please complete our case study form and provide us with a profile on your experiences...

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  11. Supported Internship for Employers

    Supported internships provide young people with special educational needs and disabilities with the skills needed for adulthood and employment through a work-based study programme. Creating Life-Changing Opportunities Supported internships were...

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    • Employers
  12. Taster Sessions 2025

    for joining us in September, we're running exciting taster sessions in July! These sessions are exclusive to offer holders and are designed to give you a first experience of your chosen course. There is no better way to gain an insight into your chosen...

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  13. Taster Sessions: What to bring

    your course below: Construction, Electrical Installation, Motor Vehicle & Plumbing Please wear safety boots if you have them and comfortable clothes you don't mind getting dirty. If you don't have safety boots please wear shoes you don't mind getting...

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  14. Getting to our Hemel Hempstead Campus

    Ahead of your first day at college, it's important to plan your journey to ensure that you are on time and prepared for the day. Our Hemel Hempstead campus is just five minutes’ walk from the bus station, which is well serviced by buses from all...

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  15. Former Film & TV student Ben Pearson

    Meet Ben Pearson, a former Level 3 Film & TV student, who is now a successful Standby Props in the Film Industry. Ben recently returned to the college to deliver an informative masterclass, sharing his experiences, and offering valuable advice to our...

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  16. School Engagement

    We are dedicated to inspiring young people and helping them to make informed decisions about their future. We work with Year 10 and 11 students from local schools, academies and training providers to provide advice and guidance about the range of...

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  17. Spiced in Watford - A Cooking Experience

    at West Herts College. This local initiative, created by Eva Mbiru, provides a welcoming space for people to come together and discuss their mental well-being while cooking delicious meals. Throughout the series, Eva has led a variety of events,...

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  18. Why attend an Open Day?

    Hear first-hand from our students on how they found their open day before joining us. There's no better way to get an insight into life at West Herts College than at our Open Days. Join us at our Open Day to see why West Herts College is the place to...

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  19. We've got your back.

    Our Student Support teams are here for you, both on campus and online, ready to help whenever you need it. Whether it’s navigating college life or dealing with personal challenges, you’ll always have someone to talk to. And, of course, being a West...

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  20. Counsellors

    or internet encourages clients to discuss their feelings in relation to their problems, aiming to ensure that an understanding of the issues is achieved presents different perspectives to the problem areas identified refers to other appropriate sources...

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