The Advance Skill Training Institute for National Youth in Sepang, Selangor, was conceptualized in early 1987 as the Advanced Training Centre. It was later made an Institute, coming under the auspices of the Ministry of Youth and Sports before it became fully operational in May 1990.

Some of the objectives of IKTBN are:
? To provide intensive training in metalworking and engineering trades such as Tool & Dies, Machining, Maintenance and Electronics in accordance with the National Occupational Skill Standard (NOSS).
? To provide students from Vocational/Technical stream with the opportunity for upgrading of qualification and skills by offering courses of higher level (SKM 4/5 or Diploma Technology).
? To produce skilled workers in relevant fields to complement the requirement of domestic high technology industries.
? To provide short-term modular courses in the relevant trades for technicians from industries.

IKTBN plays a pivotal role in producing a pool of skilled workforce for the private and public sectors in the fields of manufacturing and industrial, which helps to ultimately promote the industrialization process of the country.