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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Dedicated work environments
Build your future from the ground up with practical experience in real workshops.
Our Brick Workshop includes individual bays and an outdoor builder’s yard, giving you space to practise your techniques using professional tools.
Carpentry students use specialist benches and industry-standard equipment to complete a range of woodworking tasks, from basic joints to more complex builds.
Take part in skills competitions
You can take part in national and international competitions to showcase your newfound skills. We consistently offer high standards in the KFE4Skills Competitions.
Learn how Level 2 Bricklaying learner, Paul, got on at this year’s KFE4Skills in the video.
What makes Sheppey a great place to study Construction?
4 October 2024
There are a range of reasons why you should consider studying Construction with us here at EKC Sheppey College.
Get Work Ready
Alongside your course you will have the opportunity to work with key employers in the construction industry, including Knauf, a global Construction company based in Sittingbourne.
You’ll get to experience challenges, including mudding and tapering plasterboard joints, and insights into industry-leaders.
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.
Construction students join Cement Fields ‘Intertidal Allotments Project’
29 May 2025
Read how our Brick and Carpentry students put their practical skills to work, supporting an innovative shoreline project with real-world impact.
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.
Daniel Irwin, Programme Director for Construction, has been in the industry since the age of 16 and now shares his expertise with our students. Having worked locally and started as an apprentice, Daniel knows what it takes to succeed.
How you apply for a course at EKC Sheppey College
Step 1 – Find a subject you’re interested in
Explore our range of subject areas on our website and find a course that interests you.
Step 2 – Apply
Click ‘Apply’ and then follow the steps on the Kent Choices application portal.
Step 3 – Come to an Applicant Day
Come along to an Applicant Day in College, where you’ll discover what studying is like and if the course is right for you.
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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“Having progressed from Level 1, it’s been great to have the support of my teachers.
“Everyone here is there for me and are able to support me as I learn new things.
“Being in the workshop is so much fun. It’s quite a relaxed environment but you do a lot of work that gives you new skills.”
Mitchell
Level 2 Bricklaying
“I enjoy how the course has given me independence, and how easy it has been to start learning new things.
“I chose to study Bricklaying as it’s practical and I’ve had a lot of unique opportunities on this course.
“We’ve been working with Holywell Primary School to price up a job for them, which was a good experience of what I may do in the future.”
Ross
Level 2 Bricklaying
“I liked Construction and wanted to get into it from a young age.
“Coming here, I’m enjoying everything and I now know how to build efficiently and successfully with all the different tools.
“I’ve really liked just being able to do the work and get to grips with stuff that we’ve been taught.”
Jimmy
Level 2 Bricklaying
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