EIT Perth School Bootcamp: Design & Prototyping

Unfortunately, this Bootcamp is booked out, you can still join the waitlist.

Design & Prototyping – Think It. Design It. Make It.

Inspiring Creativity Through Engineering & Innovation. Give your child a head start in design, engineering, and 3D printing.

The Design & Prototyping Bootcamp is a one-day program during the school holidays, designed especially for Year 9–10 students. This fun and interactive workshop introduces students to the world of product design and rapid prototyping. Through hands-on activities, they’ll brainstorm ideas, sketch concepts, model designs in CAD software, and prepare their creations for 3D printing.

With no prior experience required, students learn in a safe, supportive environment guided by expert facilitators, building confidence, creativity, and problem-solving skills along the way.

Event Details

• Dates (choose one): Tuesday, 30 September 2025 OR Wednesday, 1 October 2025
• Time: 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
• Location: EIT Perth Campus, 6 Thelma Street, West Perth, WA, 6005
• Who Can Join: Year 9-10 students
• Inclusions: All learning materials, welcome pack, certificate of participation, prizes.
• Afternoon Tea: Provided by EIT (please inform us of any allergies).
• Lunch: BYO Lunch and water bottle.

Why Enrol Your Child?

This bootcamp is more than just a fun day; it’s a practical introduction to engineering and innovation:

• Future Skills: Students learn skills like design thinking, digital modelling, and rapid prototyping.
• Hands-On Learning: Not just theory; students will create, design, and prepare a prototype using industry tools.
• Confidence & Creativity: The challenge format encourages out-of-the-box thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork.
• Career Inspiration: Exposure to real engineering practices may spark interest in future STEM pathways.
• Takeaway Experience: The winning design will be 3D printed and delivered, making their idea come to life!

Program Highlights

• Challenge-Based Learning: Students design a product to meet real-world needs under clear design constraints.
• Creative Ideation: Guided sessions in brainstorming, sketching, and developing innovative concepts.
• CAD Skills: Step-by-step introduction to Autodesk Inventor, used by engineers worldwide.
• 3D Printing Prep: Learn slicing software, file preparation, and print optimisation.
• Live Demo: Watch a 3D printer in action, understand its applications, and learn troubleshooting tips.
• Showcase & Judging: Teams present their final designs, with awards for the most creative, functional, and printable project.

Our Commitment to Safety

We create a safe, inclusive environment for all students, with facilitators holding relevant Working With Children checks and supervision provided at all times. Some activities will require internet access, but all online work is safe and fully monitored.

Spots are limited and sell out quickly.

If you have any questions, please contact: Pippa Dold, pippa.dold@eit.edu.au