Station Plaza

Station Plaza is situated in the town centre, directly next to Hastings train station. Its large, light-filled atrium is part of 22,000 square metres of study spaces and social zones. Classrooms are equipped with the most up-to-date resources and each one has an interactive whiteboard. Students have 24/7 access to lessons and learning resources from home via wiki, podcasts and teacher / student blogs. Station Plaza also houses IT suites, a gym, performing arts and dance studios, an art gallery, a coffee shop, a training kitchen, a professional hair salon, a restaurant, a learning resource centre and audio-visual / media equipment.

Ore Valley

Less than a mile from Hastings town centre, this brand new site has 7,000 square metres of realistic working environments, workshops and ‘live build’ areas, where students build, wire, plumb, fit-out and decorate a full-size house in the central atrium. Students have access to the latest equipment and digital technology, a sports pitch, diner and coffee shop. The site is adjacent to Ore Valley train station, with Hastings town centre just one stop away.

The college also has two specialist centres:

• The Motor Vehicle Centre, an accredited centre that specialises in teaching and learning car restoration, maintenance and repair. The Centre will soon deliver courses specialising in motor sports.
• The Energy Centre specialises in keeping energy industry practitioners bang up to date with the latest technologies and innovations in their profession. The Centre brings together professionals and manufacturers from the gas, electrical and alternative energy industries, enhancing learning, the exchange of ideas and an ideal opportunity for networking.