Plans for a cutting-edge training facility that will see Sunderland people trained to build and upgrade the city’s homes locally, using modern construction methods, low carbon, renewable energy and smart technology is set to take a step forward next week. An ambitious vision to build a Housing Innovation and Construction Skills Academy (HICSA) – a … Continued
A Sunderland College student has secured a joinery apprenticeship after impressing during an industry placement with one of the UK’s leading housebuilders. Trainee joiner Kyle Hammond worked on site with Keepmoat Homes at their Liberty Glade development in Houghton-le-Spring, which when complete will deliver 138 new 2, 3 and 4 bedroom homes, as part of … Continued
Students at Sunderland College will sharpen up their bricklaying skills thanks to a donation from one of Britain’s leading brick specialists. Earlier this month the college took delivery of over 9,000 bricks (totalling more than £10,000) from Michelmersh as part of the firm’s Pledge 100 initiative to support the next generation of bricklayers and their … Continued
An aspiring electrician has been given the opportunity to get her first taste of the world of construction by completing a placement at one of Sunderland’s newest housing developments. Reanna Wilson is currently studying to become an electrician at Sunderland College and has been given the opportunity to put her training into practice on one … Continued
Sunderland College will be at the forefront of the North East skills revolution under the guidance of one of the world’s leading vocational educators and trainers. Following the announcement that the College has been selected to join the WorldSkills UK Centre of Excellence pilot in partnership with education and skills charity NCFE, Jenna Wrathall Bailey MBE from WorldSkills UK has been allocated as High-Performance Skills Coach for its … Continued
Plumbing students at Sunderland College have recently developed their skills further in an upcycle project. The students took part in upcycling copper tubes to make candlestick holders to sell and raise money for Children in Need. The production of the decorative items was from scrap copper and really tested the students in the creative planning … Continued
Students at Sunderland College’s City Campus show great Christmas spirit in their fundraising efforts. A project led by Travel and Tourism students at Sunderland College’s City Campus has exceeded all expectations in raising vital donations for local charity North East Homeless (NEH.) The students chose the charity as they wanted to make a difference to … Continued
Two students from Sunderland College competed in the prestigious Sparks UK Electrical Apprentice of the Year competition. Electrical apprentices, Ryan Dodds and Adien Fucile, pitched their skills against apprentices from six other colleges, from Hull to Newcastle, in the Northern heat of the Sparks competition. Although Ryan and Adien did not reach the national final, … Continued
Students who attend Sunderland College City Campus have been involved in renovating a Christmas Sleigh and Reindeer to display on campus. The revamped sleigh and reindeer is part of the colleges Christmas theme to support the homeless by including a reverse advent aspect, which involves collecting items of food or clothing that can used to … Continued
