Master the practical skills needed for a successful career in Plumbing or Electrical Installation.
Construction and the Built Environment
Full time courses
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Adult Learning
We offer a variety of part-time and short courses, specifically designed for adult learners.
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.
Learn from the Professionals
All our lecturers have extensive experience in their relevant fields.
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.
Get Work Ready
Alongside your course you will have the opportunity to work with key employers in the industry.
Our Industry Liaison Officer will help connect you to meaningful work placements that will give you the confidence to enter the Plumbing or Electrical Installation industry.
During ‘Community Week’ you will also have the chance to give back to the community whilst gaining valuable experience working with clients on real projects.
Previous learners have helped Dover smART Project move premises, and completed maintenance on the pipes and building at the Age UK South Kent Coast Dover branch.
Why study with us?
Valuable Industry Experience
Our department has a dedicated Industry Liaison Officer who works to ensure all students have access to relevant industry placements.
Give Back to the Community
Students take part in regular social action projects, as part of the college pledge to serve the local community. These activities can include making bee hotels and clearing the guttering for Age Concern.
Hear from Professionals
Learning doesn’t just happen within the classroom, students engage with local employers and professionals with industry talks and workshops.
Industry Standard Facilities
You will learn within purpose built workshops with industry standard equipment, preparing you for a workplace setting.
Skills Competitions
You can take part in national and international competitions to showcase your newfound skills. We regularly enter students and consistently offer high standards in the KFE4Skills Competitions.
Spring Community Week Roundup
21 March 2025
Community Week Highlights: College students and staff give back through social action projects.
How you apply for a course at EKC Dover 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:
Electrical Engineer
£
£54,080
Annual pay
Annual pay is per year, based on full-time employment and on the South East region.
Role description
Electrical engineers undertake research and design, direct construction and manage the operation and maintenance of electrical equipment, power stations, building control systems and other electrical products and systems.
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“It’s great to learn a trade. I love to meet new people and know that I’m helping them.
“Everyday is a learning day with new experiences and problems to be solved.
“The team that I work for are very supportive in my training journey.”
Callum
Level 3 Plumbing and Domestic Heating Technician Apprentice
“I currently work in the Electrical industry, so studying here helps to further my knowledge so I can progress in the field.
“It was a little bit strange being back in the classroom, but everyone is all very welcoming, so it’s easy to get back into.”
Alfie
Level 3 Electrical Installation
We’re part of six community-based colleges
