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Skills Bootcamps are flexible courses giving successful applicants the opportunity to build up tech skills and fast-track them to an interview with an employer. They are being developed by the Government as part of the Lifetime Skills Guarantee, in partnership with employers, providers and local authorities, to help people develop the skills that are in demand in their local area and get a better job.
With the UK becoming the first major economy to pass laws to end its contribution to global warming by 2050, there will be a major drive in the adaption and integration of digital technologies in engineering to address challenges such as climate change, sustainable development and low-carbon mobility amongst others.
While a lot is already being done in developing the digital and physical infrastructure for the engineering sector to move towards the digital transformation of business models, there is a big question over where the workforce will come from to support these developments
This Skills Bootcamp will teach you both the basics of innovative digital technologies and equip you with the necessary skills to address challenges resulting from the adoption of new and emerging technologies to give you the means to prosper in a more digital future, while helping companies with meeting immediate digital engineering skills needs.
The Skills Bootcamps are open to all applicants provided they are aged 19 or over, are recently unemployed, self-employed, looking to move into a new job role, or coming out of furlough and seeking a pathway to a digital career.
This Skills Bootcamp will suit individuals who are interested in developing their skills in identifying patterns; problem solving and working with data/numbers. You will gain a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of automation and digital engineering and the skills and experience which allow you to analyse associated complex problems.
This is designed for learners with a technology or engineering background, who are in their early career looking to specialist into digital engineering or those currently working in these sectors looking to develop their existing skills.
Learners will be expected to have a sound knowledge of basic computer literacy to be able to engage with the course delivery format and subject matter and:
Be either
For further information regarding eligibility please see here.
Please note that you can make an application to join multiple Skills Bootcamps across providers but, once accepted, you can only be fully enrolled on one.
*Employers will be able to send existing employees who meet the Skills Bootcamp eligibility requirements on this training at an impressive 70% discount of the standard fee. Please contact us for further details.
WEEK 1: Introduction to digital technologies and digital transformation in Engineering
WEEK 2: Digital Design and Manufacturing
WEEKS 3-4: Data-Centric Engineering
WEEKS 5-6: Industrial Project with Academic Support
WEEKS 7-8: Preparation for Employment
How will I learn?
This Skills Bootcamp is delivered in a blended approach through online tutorials, self-study guided materials and in-person workshop sessions at our Frenchay Campus, Bristol, where you will have the opportunity to engage and explore emerging digital engineering technologies in our state-of-the-art dedicated labs.
Alongside your study sessions, you will have access to our industry mentors to support you in your learning and application of your new skills into the workplace.
UWE Bristol has invested significantly in online resources to support your blended learning study. We use the 'Blackboard Collaborate' online platform to deliver an integrated learning experience to you and you also have access to a vast number of professional and academic journals and databases online through the UWE Bristol library.
Find out more about the facilities and resources UWE has to offer.
This Skills Bootcamp currently has no funded cohorts available, please complete our expression of interest form to be kept informed of future opportunities.
| Cohort | Start Date | Location |
Please note that you will be required to make a commitment to the following for the duration of 8 weeks: 12 hours per week of timetabled activity over 2 days per week for 8 weeks 22 hours per week of self-study | TBC A full timetable will be issued prior to the start of the course. |
Online & at Frenchay Campus, Bristol |
Places are fully funded by the IoT for applicants who meet the entry requirements.
In order to confirm that you meet the necessary requirements for a place on this course, please note that once your application has been reviewed and approved you will be required to provide the following supporting information to formally accept you, as required by the university:
Once accepted on the course, you will be registered as a UWE Bristol student and issued a UWE Bristol email and password, to enable access to the required online resources.
This Skills Bootcamp currently has no funded cohorts available, please complete our expression of interest form below to be kept informed of future opportunities.
| Cohort | |
| TBC | Expression of Interest |
As part of the booking process, once accepted, you will be registered as a UWE Bristol student and issued a UWE email and password, to enable access to the required online resources.
As part of your application, once accepted, you will be asked to agree to a formal Learner Agreement. We are collecting data on Skills Bootcamp applicants, candidates, and participants to help the Department of Education (DfE) understand how well the courses are working and if they are achieving their outcomes. For further information about the Privacy Notice or queries about how DfE handles your personal information, please contact the Data Protection Officer at: https://form.education.gov.uk/service/Contact-the-Department-for-Education or write to: Department for Education, Sanctuary Buildings, Great Smith Street, London, SWlP 3BT.