Course Overview
This Skills Bootcamp bridges the gap between traditional surveying and modern digital workflows. Over 10 weeks, learners gain hands-on experience in drone operations, photogrammetry, BIM processes and Autodesk Revit. The programme combines on-site flight training with guided software labs and structured portfolio tasks, helping learners build confidence from field data capture right through to digital construction modelling.
Who This Course Is For
- Surveyors, civil engineers and architects
- Construction teams adopting digital workflows
- Professionals looking to upskill in drone technology, BIM or Revit
- Anyone wanting faster, safer and more accurate project delivery using modern tools
What You Will Learn
- How to plan and conduct drone surveys safely
- Capture and process aerial imagery into orthomosaics and 3D point clouds
- Integrate drone outputs with BIM, Revit and CAD systems
- Apply digital twin principles for project and asset lifecycle management
- Work within UK CAA regulatory frameworks
Programme Structure
- 10-week duration, one day per week
- On-site drone flight training
- Guided software labs covering photogrammetry and Revit
- Practical tasks that build a structured professional portfolio
- End-to-end workflow from flight plan to a full BIM-ready model
Qualifications You Will Earn
- CAA A2 Certificate of Competency (A2 CofC)
- CAA General Visual Line of Sight Certificate (GVC)
- NOCN Level 3 Award in Understanding Digital Construction Technology
- Autodesk Revit Essentials Certificate
NOCN Level 3 Award Content
- BIM policies and standards
- How BIM is applied in digital construction
- Stages of a BIM-enabled project (RIBA, DPOW)
- Using a Common Data Environment (CDE)
- Digital information management technologies
- BREEAM & LEED assessment methods
- Employer Information Requirements (EIR) and BIM Execution Plans (BEP)
Entry Requirements
- Suitable for newcomers to the built environment or those wanting to upskill
- Basic computer literacy required
Key Information
Location: Dearne Valley College, Rotherham
Duration: 10 weeks (1 day per week)
Start Date: January 2026
Funding: Skills Bootcamp funding available
