Browse the range of green construction courses based at our new £20 million construction academy.
The Housing Innovation & Construction Skills Academy (HICSA) is a pioneering training facility that will position Sunderland at the forefront of the North East's housing industry.
HICSA will focus on providing industry-standard training in construction techniques and low-carbon technologies. Our curriculum aligns with an ambitious strategy for a sustainable future, with progression paths from secondary to higher education.
Find out more about our new pioneering training facility, Housing Innovation & Construction Skills Academy (HICSA), from the exciting development to the progression pathways up to higher education available to you!
Sunderland College recently hosted the latest Improving Education Together (IET) Partnership Board meeting.
July 9, 2025
Top-performing group Education Partnership North East continues to cement its reputation as a leader in construction through skills competitions.
July 4, 2025
The final finishes have been applied to the Housing Innovation & Construction Skills Academy (HICSA) at Riverside Sunderland.
June 26, 2025