Flagship educational centre under construction in Penrith

The NSW Government is investing $80m in the Institute of Applied Technology - Construction, which is located at TAFE NSW Nepean – Kingswood, and is expected to be completed by the end of 2023.

With state-of-the-art simulated workplace environments and maker spaces, the Institute has been specifically designed to become a signature training hub, equipping Penrith’s next generation of trades workers the skills fundamental to building the smart cities of the future.

The Institute of Applied Technology - Construction will be a flagship educational centre supporting the delivery of major infrastructure projects, civil construction works, commercial and residential development in the Penrith region. Ideally situated near local high schools and the Western Sydney University’s Werrington South campus, the Institute’s modern facilities, expert teachers, and on-site industry engagement, will all help to significantly enhance education and training within the Penrith region.

The Institute of Applied Technology - Construction will:

• be a signature construction training hub aligned to industry
• enable student and staff engagement with industry partners
• create an education environment to address skills gaps in the economy
• foster a network between schools, VET, universities, and industry, to co-design future-focused courses and innovative training models
• enable seamless study pathways between university and TAFE NSW
• deliver early exposure to students through programs and exclusive access to the latest technologies
• enable and encourage cross-disciplinary collaboration, industry engagement, and educational excellence
• enable upskilling and reskilling of workers throughout their careers
• improve accessibility through digitally-enabled facilities, providing virtual classes for remote and regional NSW communities.

Learn more about the TAFE NSW Institute of Applied Technology – Construction campus here: https://www.tafensw.edu.au/instituteofappliedtechnology