Professional/Short course Digital Built Environment: Fabrication and Manufacturing Skills Bootcamp

Entry year
2025/26
Course code
Z51000221
Application
University
Level
Professional/Short Course
School
School of Architecture and Environment
Campus
Frenchay
Duration
Ten weeks
Delivery
Face-to-face
Course Director
Dr Chaitali Basu

Page last updated 20 August 2025

Introduction

The Digital Built Environment: Fabrication and Manufacturing Skills Bootcamp offers a dynamic and practical training experience designed to equip individuals with cutting-edge digital construction and manufacturing capabilities.

Our 10-week programme provides a unique opportunity for businesses to upskill their workforce in Building Information Modelling (BIM) and emerging technologies that are reshaping the built environment. You will gain hands-on experience across the full digital design and fabrication process, from parametric 3D modelling to prototype development through digital fabrication, while exploring the use of computational methods to visualise and coordinate complex projects before any physical construction begins.

Open to individuals at all career stages, our Skills Bootcamp is structured to align with real job opportunities and the in-demand competencies identified in industry job descriptions.

Whether you're an individual looking to future-proof your career or an organisation aiming to close your digital skills gap, this programme offers a powerful route into the future of construction and manufacturing.

This course is ideal for architects, architecture technologists, BIM technicians, BIM modellers, BIM coordinators, computational designers, and BIM managers.

You will benefit from expert-led learning and a guaranteed job interview if seeking employment, while SMEs gain access to a digitally skilled workforce ready to meet evolving project demands. By taking part in this Skills Bootcamp, you'll not only deepen your knowledge but also gain practical insights that can be embedded into your current role or future career aspirations.

Click here to see our programme brochure (PDF) for full details, including session content and dates.

Entry requirements

Due to funding restrictions, all learners must meet the following criteria:

  • Be aged 19+ (by 16 September 2025)
  • Live or work for an organisation based in in Bristol, South Gloucestershire, Bath and North East Somerset or North Somerset (we will also consider applicants who live close to these boundaries)
  • Not currently be in full-time or part-time education
  • Have the right to live and work in the UK
  • Have not registered and attended (including partial completion) any other Skills Bootcamp since April 2025 from any provider.

Structure

Content

Our Skills Bootcamp is structured through a mixture of live tutor-led interactive sessions, practical insights visit and self-study resources. 

Alongside this, you will be supported by an industry mentor who has extensive experience of working within the sector.

Across the ten weeks you will explore topics including:

  • Understanding Computational Architecture
  • BIM in Design Coordination
  • Digital Manufacturing and Fabrication
  • Circular Economy
  • Sustainable Materials  
  • Project Management

Features

Study facilities

Learn more about UWE Bristol's facilities and resources.

Prices and dates

Supplementary fee information

September 2025 cohort  

Application deadline:  Monday 15 September 2025

Programme start date: Monday 29 September 2025

For the full list of session dates, please see our programme brochure here.  

Live sessions will take place in-person at Frenchay Campus, Bristol from 09:30-16:30. Alongside the live sessions, learners will be required to undertake a small amount of self-study activity. 

Bootcamp fees  

This Skills Bootcamp has limited spaces available for SME employees.  

90% government-funded for SME employers(inc charities and CICs)  

This Skills Bootcamp is heavily subsidised, with the government covering 90% of the total cost for eligible learners applying through their SME employer.The full course fee is £4,509.50, but SME employers pay just 10% - only £450.95 per learner.

Please note: This Bootcamp is currently open only to applicants sponsored by large organisations or SME employers. If you're an independent learner or self-employed, please complete the Expression of Interest form in the How to Apply section so we can notify you about future availability.  

The Skills Bootcamps Programme is funded and managed by the West of England Mayoral Combined Authority and delivered by UWE, Bristol. 

How to apply

Places are offered on a first come, first served basis to eligible applicants.  

Please complete our expression of interest form via the Apply Now button and one of the team will be in touch to progress your application.

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