We offer specialist Bricklaying and Plastering courses at our Construction Training Centre in Hersden, near Canterbury.
EKC Construction Training Centre (Hersden)
Bricklaying and Plastering Courses
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Explore the EKC Construction Training Centre:
Main Entrance
Plastering Bays
Bricklaying Yard
Centre Classroom
No prior experience needed for our courses
Our Bricklaying and Plastering courses are tailored for achievement in our Centre, allowing you to start without prior experience or employment in the Construction sector.
Whatever your trade of choice, completing either course will allow you to progress directly into employment or on a higher level qualification.
Why start with Health and Safety for your hands-on course?
29 May 2025
The Bricklaying and Plastering courses at the EKC Construction Training Centre begin with two weeks of Health and Safety. Will tells us why.
Meet the Team
At the EKC Construction Training Centre, our team works together to equip students with practical skills and hands-on experience.
Each team member brings unique expertise and a shared commitment to supporting learners on their career paths.
We caught up with them to find out more.
Career prospects
Example:
Plasterers
£
£24,440
Annual pay
Annual pay is per year, based on full-time employment and on the South East region.
Role description
Plasterers apply dry linings, plaster and cement mixtures to walls and ceilings, fix fibrous sheets and cast and fix ornamental plasterwork to the interior or exterior of buildings.
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“I would recommend this course to anyone, I have really enjoyed my time at the centre. It has been great to see my progression.
“My background is in high end fashion and retail so this has been a completely new venture for me. It was daunting at the start but with the support and my drive to succeed, I’ve had a really positive experience.
“In the future, I would like to own my own business in renovating or landscaping so the skills I have learnt at the centre give me a solid foundation to build on.”
Jonathan
Plastering
“I had taken time out of the trades to spend time with my children.
“It has been great to be back on the tools whilst learning some new skills along the way.
“I am hoping this course will be a stepping stone back into industry and eventually I would like to own my own multi trade business.
“Will, my tutor, is the best thing about the course. If you are stuck he will find another way to help you understand. There is a very supportive environment here and it has been much better than I expected.”
Michael
Bricklaying
“The courses so far are going great. It’s good to learn something new and learn something that’s going to be worthwhile in the long run.
“I’ve just done the Level 2 Plastering course and that was very interesting because it’s surprising how much you can learn in the space of eight weeks.
“Pretty much every day on these courses you’re exploring something new.
“My motivation is just to better myself and better my life in general. I’ve made the right choice.”
John
Bricklaying
Contact Us:
01843 605045
adultlearning@eastkent.ac.uk
Island Road, Hersden, Canterbury CT3 4FU
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