Innovative Institute launches in Penrith

The much-anticipated Institute of Applied Technology – Construction opened its doors in Penrith last month.

With a local construction industry that contributes $5.9 billion to the Penrith economy, and a significant local construction workforce, Penrith businesses and residents alike will benefit from this innovative approach to tertiary education.

The Institute’s vision is to deliver integrated theoretical and practical skills, with a focus on the labour market needs of New South Wales.

The Institute currently offers microcredentials in areas such as contract management, digital skills, leadership, and project management.

More than 13,000 Penrith residents work in the construction industry, with around 60% already having completed some form of tertiary qualification. As well as this, Penrith has a higher proportion of younger construction workers than the NSW average, meaning the new Institute is well located to provide further skills and training to the future of the construction industry.

The $80 million facility is located in The Quarter, Penrith’s Health and Education precinct. The Institute is amongst other tertiary institutions including TAFE NSW and Western Sydney University which are both partners in the IAT’s program delivery.

For more information about the Institute of Applied Technology – Construction visit their website.

Statistics sourced from REMPLAN, using 2021 Census data