The Engineering Institute of Technology (EIT) has opened its Perth campus to prospective students, families and industry professionals, offering a hands-on look at what studying engineering could involve.
Around 100 to 110 people attended the institute’s first Perth Campus Open Day on 9 October, exploring its West Perth facilities, trying engineering activities and speaking with staff about courses, study options and pathways into the profession.
The crowd included international students, people working in trades, industry professionals, parents and children, as well as prospective students considering further study, including doctoral programs. EIT reported strong interest in on-campus study, providing an opportunity to connect with people exploring their next education or career move.
Rather than relying solely on course information, the event gave visitors the chance to get involved. Activities included an Engineering Challenge Zone, surveying and concrete testing, electrical inverter demonstrations and displays of engineering equipment.
The event also featured an Event Passport, encouraging visitors to move around the campus, participate in activities and collect stamps along the way. A prize draw for a Bambu Lab P1S 3D printer added another incentive to explore.
For those with questions about studying at EIT, an Ask Me Anything Hub provided an opportunity to speak directly with staff about courses and entry pathways. Representatives from Engineers Australia also attended, alongside an EIT student ambassador and another engineer, connecting prospective students with the broader engineering profession.
Early attendee feedback suggests the opportunity to engage directly with staff and students was a key part of the experience.
Of the five survey responses received at the time of reporting, three rated the event “Excellent”, while all five said it was “Very Useful” in helping them understand their study options. The Engineering Challenge Zone was a particular favourite.
One attendee praised the willingness of the EIT community to share their experience, saying: “I was really impressed by how obliging, engaged, and willing to share all the EIT staff and students were.”
For EIT, the open day was an opportunity to give prospective students a more tangible sense of campus life and the practical elements of engineering education.
The initial response offers an encouraging start for the institute’s first Perth campus open day, with visitors able to move beyond course descriptions and get a closer look at the facilities, people and activities that could form part of their future studies.
