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Advice for: Students, Parents and Carers | College Applicants | Apprentices
Pathways are made up of courses focused on future careers or further education opportunities
Students have access to industry-standard equipment and facilities within our workshops and are taught by staff that have worked within the industry, applying their experience and knowledge to student learning.
Extensive links with employers and industry leaders throughout East Kent enables students to gain work experience and build a network with future employers.
There are a variety of jobs and career paths you can explore as part of your Brick course. Many of our students have gone on to do roles such as:
When studying with us you will be able to explore your options with our dedicated Industry Liaison Officer, who will empower you to get experience in relevant skills and careers.
Our links with top companies mean that you can develop the skills you need to succeed. Not only this, you will be able to take part in real-life projects and be inspired by those who are currently working in the industry.
We currently have links to companies such as:
Our facilities are industry-standard and you will be able to hone your skills in our workshops.
The Brick department currently has:
All equipment that you learn with is standard of the Brick industry and will give you a great head-start in your future work placements and career.
Example: Bricklayers and masons
Annual payAcross the UK the workforce is projected to expand by 7% over the period to 2027, adding 4,483 jobs. In the same period, 55% of the workforce is projected to retire, creating 34,995 job openings.
Bricklayers and masons erect and repair structures of stone, brick and similar materials and cut, shape and polish granite, marble, slate and other stone for building, ornamental and other purposes.
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Our entry requirements allow any student to apply enrol and progress in their studies with us to achieve their full potential.
You will apply for your chosen pathway and at the interview you can discuss what entry criteria you need for each level.
Once you have your GCSEs we can ensure you are enrolled on the best level for you to progress and succeed at College.
Please see our Group entry requirements
Once you apply, you will have an interview to discuss your chosen pathway
We will contact you with appropriate options for conducting your interview, either online or in person.
At your interview, we will discuss the entry requirements for each level and course. It is also your opportunity to make sure that the pathway meets your goals and ambitions.
If you know exactly which course and level you need to apply for, or want more information, please select from the options below:
If you know exactly which course and level you need to apply for, or want more information, please select from the options below:
Social Action
Brick students volunteered at Kent Community Oasis Garden, located at the University of Kent, as part of their Social Action project.
Industry Links
Brick students were taught by The Association of Brick Contractors, learning specialist areas of building and installation in construction.
Connor Macklin
“I have learnt so many skills on my course that I can take with me when I work on a site in the future. Our tutor gives us great feedback on our work and lets us know what we can do to improve our skills. We have all of the equipment and resources we need to succeed.”
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New Dover Road
Canterbury, Kent
CT1 3AJ
Telephone:
01227 811111
Email:
iag@eastkent.ac.uk
