The Technical Academy at East Durham College 1.33

The Technical Academy was established in September 2010 with the aim of re-creating a professional, construction-based working environment where learners could receive the latest training in trade areas that today’s industry needs.

We offer training and courses in the following trade areas:

Electrical Technology
Engineering, Manufacturing & Welding
Gas Installation & Maintenance
Fitted Interiors (Kitchen/Bathroom Fitting & Plumbing)
Plumbing & Heating
Motor Vehicle Maintenance
Wall & Floor Tiling
Construction Skills

Our state-of-the-art facility on the South West Industrial Estate, in Peterlee, provides the region with a true centre of excellence. The Academy is located in about 37,000 sq ft. of space with a vast workshop area, training classrooms and IT suite.

We employ teams of highly-skilled tradesmen who are first-class construction training practitioners. Their experienced, expert approach brings students up to the right levels of technical skill - and ensures that those skills are applied in a professional and knowledgeable manner.

The Technical Academy is continually building important partnerships with leading construction companies, such as Baxi, CTD, Emundsons, Eagle Welding. These partners play a vital role in ensuring that we provide the best training, using the latest products.

Our mission is to turn out confident learners with the highly-accomplished trade skills that the construction industry and today’s employers demands.