The Caterpillar Institute (WA) is a new training organisation based in the Perth metropolitan area, serving clients throughout Western Australia. The institute will deliver industry focused learning programs in the area of pre-employment, apprentice, post trade, machine operation and occupational health and safety. Supported by a Caterpillar of Australia Ltd and WesTrac Equipment Pty Ltd joint venture partnership, the Caterpillar Institute will deliver state of the art, innovative and challenging learning opportunities to our clients.

The Caterpillar Institute (WA) has set a new benchmark in the provision of quality vocational education and training for our related industries and customers. We will maximise stakeholders returns for all involved in the Institute, including our shareholders, customers, staff, students and the community. We will achieve this by focusing learning and development on industry solutions that satisfy customer needs.






We will provide industry relevant learning programs at higher standards than are currently available.
We will provide graduates who are 'job ready' with technical, business and interpersonal competence.
Learning programs will be supported by and aligned to industry.
We will attract and recruit high achievers.
Learning programs will be current with new and emerging technologies.



Continually communicate with Industry, Government, Customers and the education sector.
Focus on creating and adding value for our customers.
Seek and apply new and emerging technologies in learning programs.
Ensure graduates are 'job ready'.
Ensure graduates display technical, business and interpersonal competence.
Encourage personal growth and lifelong learning for students, graduates and staff.
Maintain it's strong commitment to Quality assurance, Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental guidelines and legislation.