Build your future from the ground up at EKC Dover College.
You will gain hands-on, practical experience in the Construction industry with work on real projects, mastering the tools and techniques that professionals use every day.
Construction and the Built Environment
Full time courses
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Find the trade for you
We offer a variety of courses covering Electrical and Plumbing trades, so you can pick the specialism you wish to train in.
Electrical Installation
We offer Electrical training courses for all levels, training you to become a reliable and skilled Electrician.
Each of our classrooms contain individual bays for you to work in, giving you the space to work on your own electrical circuits, find faults, and increase your electrical installation skills.
Plumbing
Learn from professionals from the industry to enhance your skills in the plumbing sector.
Our Plumbing workshops are set up to give you the opportunity to learn while working with real plumbing systems. You’ll use a variety of industry standard tools to help you develop your skills.
Is an Apprenticeship right for you?
Apprenticeships provide you with the skills you need for your chosen career, along with a nationally recognised qualification.
Whether you are interested in an Apprenticeship or studying full-time at College, EKC Dover College supports students to progress to their chosen career.
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.
Opportunities to compete
You can take part in national and international competitions to showcase your newfound skills, including the annual KFE4Skills Competition.
This gives you a chance to gain confidence in your skills.
Adult learning
We offer a variety of short and part-time courses, specifically designed for adult learners.
Whether you’re looking to begin a new career, add services to your business offer or simply learn more about a hobby, we’ve got a course for you.
Electrical students and apprentices learn from industry experts
21 January 2026
Electrical students and apprentices heard from industry professionals during a college connections roadshow.
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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From College to career: Your future in Plumbing
1 June 2026
Studying Plumbing at EKC Dover College gives you the skills, knowledge, and confidence to start a career in one of the most in-demand trades.
“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
“The tutors are lovely, lovely people. Everyone, all the staff here are incredible.
“This course has given me the basics, and then it’s pushed me further than that.”
Luke
Level 3 Electrical Installation
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