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Building the future WITH T LEVELS
How Britain’s latest qualification can boost your business
Combining work experience with specialist study, the new T Level qualification is already proving successful in crafting the next era in construction.
At EKC Group – which has Colleges in Ashford, Broadstairs, Canterbury, Dover, Folkestone and Sheppey – students are seeing benefits already from the courses designed by industry leaders to create graduates who are immediately well-equipped to enter the workplace.
With 20% of each two-year programme consisting of work experience, equating to around 45 days, T Levels are a perfect choice for anyone wanting to quickly progress into the career of their dreams.
Particularly exciting for the construction industry are the Onsite Construction and the Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction T Levels.
At the Group’s Folkestone Campus, the Onsite Construction course teaches prospective construction professionals core information such as building regulations, safety standards, construction methods, and the science behind building design, surveying and planning.
The course’s focus on environmental impact and digital engineering techniques will futureproof the students, with learners also getting to specialise in trades including Bricklaying, Carpentry and Joinery, Painting and Decorating, and Plastering. Canterbury College’s Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction option is more geared towards those who aim to work in jobs like town planning, civil engineering, or building control.
On top of the core units taught in Folkestone College’s course, students will also be trained in project management, budgeting, procurement, and risk management.
Instead of specialising in a certain trade, learners focus on Surveying and Design for Construction and the Built Environment.
Aimed at people aged 16-19, each T Level is equivalent to three A Levels. Employers are also encouraged to get in touch if they’re interested in providing work experience. Prospective T Level students and employers can find more information at
