Build your future from the ground up at EKC Ashford College.
Develop the practical skills, knowledge and confidence needed for a successful career in Plumbing or Electrical Installation, with training designed to prepare you for real working environments.
We offer a variety of courses covering Electrical and Plumbing trades, so you can pick the specialism you wish to train in.
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.
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 a variety of industry standard tools to help you develop your skills.
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 Ashford College supports students to progress to their chosen career.
Gain confidence and real-world experience on a work placement that works for you.
Our department has a dedicated Industry Liaison Officer who works to ensure all students have access to relevant industry placements.
Students take part in social action projects to give back to the community.
This is a chance for you to build your skills and confidence while supporting the wider public.
Learning doesn’t just happen within the classroom, students engage with local employers and professionals through industry talks and workshops.
You will learn from experts who pass on industry knowledge and give you practical advice for your future career.
Our students are given opportunities to use their skills to compete with their peers in local trade competitions.
Each year, we enter our students into the KFE4Skills competition, an annual skills competition delivered in partnership between East Kent Colleges Group, MidKent College and North Kent College.
You will learn within purpose-built workshops with industry-standard equipment, preparing you for any workplace setting.
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.
“I carry out maintenance and plumbing work at the Park Holidays caravan site in Dymchurch.
I have learnt a lot of practical plumbing skills during my placement and can assist with installing a boiler. The people I work with are helpful and it’s a good environment to be in. I have now been offered a full time position with the company.”
Explore our courses online and see the wide range of academic opportunities that are available to you.
You can make up to five applications across East Kent Colleges Group’s family of Colleges.
Click ‘Apply’ on your chosen course, and follow the steps on the application portal.
Early applications are strongly recommended, as they give you the best chance of securing a place on your chosen course.
After you have applied, a decision will be made on your application.
If you receive an offer, this must be accepted to secure your place on your chosen course.
Read on to hear the first-hand experiences of our Level 3 Plumbing and Domestic Heating Apprentices who attend EKC Ashford College once a week.
Lilly discussed why she chose a plumbing course at College and how being the only woman does not put her off.
Electrical instllation and Engineering students broaden their horizons by completing a two-week work placement in Spain.
Hear directly from our adult learners about their experiences, and how taking that first step has helped them move forward.
Whether you want to work on building sites, in homes, or eventually run your own business, Plumbing provides a rewarding and practical career path.
“I wanted to study something I was passionate about – if you chase your passion, you will succeed.
“College has made such a big difference to my life and now I have gained knowledge in an area that I am interested in.
“I’m now looking into apprenticeships with the Electrical Academy.”
‘‘I am loving the challenge that the Electrical pathway brings and have surprised myself with my own achievement.
“My greatest ambition is to empower my daughters to be successful and to show them that they can be anything they want to be.”
