Discover a trade that will give you the practical skills for a successful career.
Construction and the Built Environment
Full time courses
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Get Work Ready
Alongside your course you will have the opportunity to work with key employers in the construction industry, including WW Martin, who have taken our students on site tours.
Our Industry Liaison Officer will help connect you to meaningful work placements that will give you the confidence to enter the construction and built environment industry.
Learn from the Professionals
All our lecturers have extensive experience in the construction and built environment industry. Whichever trade you choose to study, you will learn from an expert who can pass on industry knowledge and give you practical advice for your future career.
Skills Competitions
You can take part in national and international competitions to showcase your newfound skills. We regularly enter students into World Skills Competitions and consistently offer high standards in the KFE4Skills Competitions.
Adult Courses
We offer a variety of part-time and short courses, specifically designed for adult learners (19+).
Whether you’re looking to begin a new career, upskill and add services to your offer or simply learn more about a hobby, we’ve got a course for you.
Explore our facilities
Carpentry Workshop
Equipped with an array of tools and machinery, our Carpentry workshop will give you an edge for your creative craft.
Electrical Workshop
This focused environment allows you to explore and advance your skills in all things electrical.
Plumbing Workshop
Our dedicated Plumbing Workshop is where you can hone your skills and tackle complex plumbing projects.
It is stocked with realistic installation bays for tasks such as repair work and pipe cutting.
Painting and Decorating Workshop
Take charge of your painting and decorating skills in our workshop.
Our bays give you the space that you need to practice your craft and create intricate designs.
How you apply for a course at EKC Broadstairs College
Step 1 – Find a subject you’re interested in
Explore our courses and departments, and see what academic opportunites are available to you.
Step 2 – Apply
Apply via our website and online application portal to the department of your choice.
Step 3 – Come to an interview
Come to EKC Broadstairs College to meet our team, explore our facilities and see which course is right for you.
Career prospects
Example:
Painters and decorators
£
£32,760
Annual pay
Annual pay is per year, based on full-time employment and on the South East region.
Role description
Those working in this unit group apply paint, varnish, wallpaper and other protective and decorative materials to interior and exterior walls and surfaces, paint designs on wood, glass, metal, plastics and other materials, and stain, wax and French polish wood surfaces by hand.
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What I love about Carpentry here is that it’s not just classroom based learning like at school.
College is more practical so you can see first-hand what to do.
I’ve really enjoyed being able to work alongside key employers and the local community, as I can use my skills to make a difference.
Theo
Site Carpentry Level 2 student
I started to enjoy Carpentry at secondary school and came here to College to further develop my skills.
It’s been nice to learn about many different areas that I can go into.
The College itself has a really nice environment which meets my needs.
Theo
Site Carpentry Level 2 student
We do a lot of community projects, and there is always something to do during your time at College.
Studying Carpentry has given me an idea of what being on a construction site will be like, with the hands-on experiences and wide selection of tools that we get to use.
Oliver
Site Carpentry Level 2 student
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