New South Yorkshire Skills Bootcamp in Drone Surveying and Digital Construction Launched by RNN Group, T3 Training & Development and Iprosurv.
A new Skills Bootcamp launching in January 2026 will help South Yorkshire’s construction sector embrace the future through a unique blend of drone technology and digital construction training.
The Integrated Drone Surveying and Digital Construction Technologies is led by the RNN Group in partnership with T3 Training & Development and Iprosurv, a Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Recognised Assessment Entity, and supported by the South Yorkshire Mayoral Combined Authority (SYMCA).
Skills Bootcamp Integrated Drone Surveying and Digital Construction Technologies
Designed to support the region’s construction, infrastructure and built environment sectors, the programme combines drone surveying and 3D mapping with Building Information Modelling (BIM) and Autodesk Revit training. Learners are prepared to work confidently in a data driven construction environment, from site capture to digital twin development and asset management.
Participants will gain both theoretical understanding and practical experience in drone operation, digital twin development and asset management, all under UK CAA standards, so they can work safely, compliantly and efficiently on real projects.
The Skills Bootcamp is open to anyone who’s looking to start into this sector, or for those looking to upskill in their business this could be surveyors. It is suitable for early career entrants as well as existing construction professionals, surveyors, architects, engineers and local authority staff who need to build digital skills around drones, BIM and Revit.
Industry-recognised CAA and NOCN qualifications
Successful learners will achieve CAA A2 Certificate of Competency (A2 CofC), CAA General Visual Line of Sight Certificate (GVC), and NOCN Level 3 awards in Digital Construction Technology and Revit Essentials.
- CAA A2 Certificate of Competency (A2 CofC)
- CAA General Visual Line of Sight Certificate (GVC)
- NOCN Level 3 Award in Digital Construction Technology
- NOCN Level 3 Award in Autodesk Revit Essentials
These industry-recognised qualifications align with the growing demand for drone-enabled surveying, digital construction workflows and modern asset management.
Who is the South Yorkshire drone surveying and digital construction Skills Bootcamp for?
The Skills Bootcamp is designed for individuals and organisations across the built environment who need to bring drone surveying, BIM and Autodesk Revit into everyday practice. This includes people who are completely new to the sector as well as those already working in construction and digital construction roles.
Typical learners may include:
- Surveyors and land survey technicians
- Site engineers and project managers
- Architects and architectural technologists
- Utilities and infrastructure asset managers
- Local authority and housing professionals
- Individuals looking to enter the drone and digital construction sector
By combining drone surveying and 3D mapping with BIM and digital twin development, the programme supports employers who want to modernise their workflows and build in-house digital capability.
Partners’ views on the South Yorkshire Skills Bootcamp
RNN Group
Daniel Stanbra, Vice Principal, Adult Education, Commercial and Partnership Strategy for RNN Group, said:
“RNN Group is delighted to be supporting the development of these innovative Skills Boot Camps that strengthen local economies and open pathways into technical careers, ensuring that our local communities have access to the latest training and educational opportunities.”
T3 Training & Development
Lee Drummond, Commercial Director, from T3 Training & Development, said:
“This Skills Boot Camp brings together some of the region’s leading expertise to help people and businesses prepare for the future. By combining drone surveying and digital construction, we’re building the skills South Yorkshire needs for the next generation of projects.
Iprosurv
‘Rebecca Jones, CEO of Iprosurv and CAA Recognised Assessment Entity, said:
“We’re excited to work with RNN Group and T3 Training & Development to bring cutting-edge drone and digital construction skills to South Yorkshire. This Skills Bootcamp balances the essential theory of regulation, airspace and operational planning with safe, practical flying and real-world data capture, so learners leave not just with CAA approvals, but with a strong grasp of the complexities of professional drone operations and the confidence to collect, process and use drone data that genuinely adds value to BIM and digital construction projects.”
The course is open to both newcomers and experienced professionals seeking to upskill in digital construction and drone technology.
Supporting South Yorkshire’s construction and infrastructure sector
- Helps South Yorkshire construction and infrastructure employers adopt drone surveying, BIM and Revit in day to day project delivery
- Builds a pipeline of locally trained digital construction technicians and surveyors
- Supports regional ambitions for productivity, safety, net zero and digital transformation
- Provides a flexible training model that runs alongside work, with learning delivered over 10 weeks, two days per week
How to find out more and enrol
Organisations and individuals interested in the Skills Bootcamp Integrated Drone Surveying and Digital Construction Technologies can request further information and details of funded places by contacting:
Email: training@iprosurv.com
Website: www.iprosurv.com
Enquiries can also be made via the RNN Group and T3 Training & Development.
