Construction Crafts

At MidKent College in Kent, we work closely with the National Construction Skills awarding body to ensure our Construction Crafts programmes in Carpentry and Joinery, Bricklaying, and Painting and Decorating meet the latest standards of training required by the construction industry.

Our staff are well-qualified and highly-experienced craftspeople. They will use the well-equipped workshop facilities housed at our Medway and Maidstone Campuses to help you learn a new range of skills that will benefit you in life, as well as your future or current employment.

A range of full and part-time courses is available. Read on for a full list.

(Course videos for Brickwork and Painting & Decorating can be viewed at the bottom of this page)

Our courses in Construction Crafts are ideal for progressing students who want to become skilled craftspeople, and mature students who want to formalise a career in building.

Depending on the level and type of course you complete, it may be advantageous for you to seek a work experience placement.

Full-time courses include:

    Foundation Learning
> Brickwork (Entry Level / Level1)
> Carpentry (Entry Level / Level1)
> Painting & Decorating (Entry Level / Level1)

  Foundation Learning Certificate
>Introduction & Preparation for Employment in
Construction Crafts (Entry Level / Level 1)

    Diploma in:
> Brickwork (Level1)
> Carpentry (Level1)
> Painting & Decorating (Level1)

Level 2 Diploma in:
> Brickwork
> Carpentry
> Painting & Decorating

Part-time courses include:

    NVQ Level 2 in Bricklaying

NVQ Level 2 in Wood Occupations

NVQ Level 2 in Decorative Occupations

    NVQ Level 3 in Bricklaying

NVQ Level 3 in Wood Occupations

NVQ Level 3 in Decorative Occupations

Diploma in Construction - Wood Occupations (Level 2)

Diploma in Construction - Bricklaying (Level 2)

Diploma in Construction - Decorative Occupations (Level 2)

Diploma in Construction - Wood Occupations (Level 3)

Diploma in Construction - Bricklaying (Level 3)

Diploma in Construction - Decorative Occupations (Level 3)

Click here to find out more about the different levels and which one will suit you.

All Foundation Learning courses aim to enable students to progress to a full Level 2 qualification.

Those who successfully complete Level 2 or Level 3 Construction Crafts training will enhance their career prospects within the construction and building trade.