Until 1989, the institute remained small with around 20 diploma students each year.

There are currently three faculty members teaching around 30 diploma students, and 15 advanced diploma students.

By 2004 the institute had produced 37 graduates and 38 diploma students, most of whom were employed in the institute.

Degree students are, however, eligible for a proportion of the government's student loan, unlike diploma students.

In 2011 a new block coasting 6 million was constructed to the north of the school to cater for engineering diploma students.