Discover a trade that will give you the practical skills for a successful career in a wide range of construction roles.
Construction and the Built Environment
Get Work Ready
Alongside your course you will have the opportunity to work with key employers in the construction industry, including Jenner and DMA Group, and go on industry visits.
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.
Full time courses
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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 regional, 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.
Why study with us?
Industry Standard Facilities
You will learn from industry experts in our fully equipped workshops with industry-standard equipment.
Our facilities include carpentry, bricklaying, plastering, bench joinery and painting and decorating workshops.
Community Projects
Students take part in social action projects to give back to the local community. Previous projects have included building Japanese inspired Torii gates in Kingsnorth Gardens and carrying out bricklaying work at Capel Battery in Folkestone.
Industry Experience
You will have the opportunity to learn from industry professionals and gain valuable industry experience through work placements, workshops and industry talks.
Higher Education
HNC in Construction Management (HTQ)
Our Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Construction Management (HTQ) allows you to bridge the gap between College and University and enhance your career prospects.
This Level 4 qualification is a two-year programme designed to develop the skills you need to work in a range of technical, professional and management roles in the construction industry.
Adult Learning
We offer a range of short and part-time courses for adults designed to develop your skills and facilitate professional progression in the construction industry.
Whether you are looking to begin a new career, upskill or explore a new hobby, we have a course for you.
Explore our Facilities
Carpentry Workshop
Bricklaying Workshop
Plastering Workshop
Painting and Decorating Workshop
Students Launch Japan-Inspired Community Garden
27 October 2023
Students Launch Japan-Inspired Community Garden
How you apply for a course at EKC Folkestone College
Step 1 – Find a subject you’re interested in
Explore our subject areas and see which of our courses is right for you.
Step 2 – Apply
Apply for your chosen course via our website.
Step 3 – Come to an interview
Come along to an applicant day here at EKC Folkestone College, where you can meet our team and enrol onto one of our courses.
Career prospects
Example:
Construction and Building Trades Supervisor
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£39,000
Annual pay
Annual pay is per year, based on full-time employment and on the South East region.
Role description
Construction and building trades supervisors oversee operations and directly supervise and coordinate the activities of workers in construction and building trades.
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