Silver

Issued by UWE Bristol

MAKERS stands for “Making And Knowledge Exchange for Repair & Sustainability” and draws on partnerships of the University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) with organisations like the Bristol Repair Café network and industry STEM Ambassadors.

Skills

Analytical Skills
Climate Change Mitigation
Communication
Creativity
Customer Service
Design Thinking
Efficiency
Problem Solving
Resourcefulness
Teamwork
Volunteering
Waste minimisation

Earning Criteria

Inter-generational community members share practical repair skills
Informal Mentoring
Students, community and industry volunteers are brought together in a purposeful and practical environment
Actively contributing to the University's efforts to address the climate and ecological emergency by reducing waste and extending the lifespan of items
To gain the digital credential 6 MAKER sessions had to be attended