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!
Students are celebrating outstanding results after receiving their A-Level, T Level and technical qualifications results.
August 14, 2025
Sunderland College has been named as one of 10 Construction Technical Excellence Colleges by the Department for Education.
August 12, 2025
Global roof window manufacturer VELUX has announced a pioneering partnership with Sunderland College to launch the VELUX Skills Academy
July 29, 2025
