Whether you are starting your career in construction, already working in the industry or wanting to change jobs, there are a wide range of courses on offer.
The further education system in Kent can help you throughout your construction career, offering both part-time and full-time study options in many subject areas.
Construction courses range from craft and technical training through to graduate level and masters degrees. Also see Construction careers for more information on training.
The six further education colleges in Kent and the Carillion training centre in Sittingbourne deliver a wide range of craft and technical courses. The Foundation Certificate in Building Craft Occupations is available for pupils aged 14 to 16, with the other craft courses open to students aged 17 and over.
For more information about colleges, training providers and courses, see More information.
A number of part-time HNCs, HNDs and Foundation degrees are available with the University of Kent- this link will open in a new window.
If you successfully complete these technical courses, you can go on to degree level or directly into employment in areas such as:
The University of Greenwich -this link below will open in a new window -offers degree courses covering:
The University also works with West Kent College to deliver part-time HNC and full-time HND courses.
