Bachelor Professional für Energieeffizienz und digitales Bauprojektmanagement

Preparatory courses for the examination take place at the educational centers of the Chambers of Crafts. For combined learning forms (e.g., blended learning), learning locations include training rooms for in-person events and home for online learning units.

Occupation type: Advanced training occupation: Bachelor Professional. Type of advanced training: Advanced training examination according to the regulations of the Chambers of Crafts. Participation in preparatory courses is not required. Duration of advanced training: Approx. 3 years (part-time). Tasks and activities: Bachelor Professionals for Energy Efficiency and Digital Construction Project Management plan and coordinate new construction, renovation, or modernization projects considering aspects such as energy saving, efficient and sustainable energy use, smart systems, or technical building equipment. They use Building Information Modeling (BIM) methods for planning and implementation. This allows all project participants to access the same information and add their own data, shortening coordination processes and enabling cross-trade coordination of work. For example, they plan the sensible combination of energy technology systems for buildings.

Part-time: Approx. 3 years.

Distribution of teaching hours (example): BIM Expert in Crafts: 300 teaching hours. Energy-Efficient Buildings: 400 teaching hours. Smart Systems and Building Monitoring: 260 teaching hours. Digital Customer Management and Service Development: 240 teaching hours. Total teaching hours: 1,200 teaching hours.

Course fees are incurred for attending preparatory courses, and usually examination fees for the examination. Additional costs may arise for working materials, travel to the training location, or external accommodation. Funding opportunities: Preparatory courses for the examination can be financially supported according to the Advanced Training Assistance Act (Aufstiegsfortbildungsförderungsgesetz). Further information: Aufstiegs-BAföG - Advancement with Funding. Funding for particularly talented young professionals: Foundation for the Promotion of Talented Vocational Education (SBB) - Advanced Training Scholarship.

Planning building equipment energy-efficiently. Sustainably modernizing existing buildings. Managing construction projects with digital support. Coordinating trades. Leading teams. Conducting customer consultations on energy topics. Designing digital customer management. Developing new services. Initiating operational change processes.

In-depth knowledge in the following areas is a good prerequisite for successfully passing the advanced training examination: Informatics: e.g., to competently use BIM (Building Information Modeling) methods and applications; Organization: e.g., to plan, prepare, and execute construction projects; Law: e.g., to conduct building law surveys of buildings.

The Weiterbildung (advanced training) consists of theoretical and practical lessons. Depending on the educational provider, one should expect the following conditions: Class times are usually evening courses, alongside professional work. For combined learning forms (e.g., blended learning): in-person classes in a classroom setting at the educational institution and self-directed learning via electronic learning platforms and systems from home.

Participation in preparatory courses is not remunerated.

The following advanced training alternatives are available for the profession of Bachelor Professional for Energy Efficiency and Digital Construction Project Management: In the field of Architecture and Construction Technology, options include Certified Professional Specialist for Building Information Modeling (BIM) in Crafts, State-certified Business Manager specializing in Construction and Wood Technology, CAD Specialist in Construction, Certified Foreman (Building Construction), or State-certified Technician (Bachelor Professional in Technology) in various specializations.

In 2020, the Vocational Training Act (BBiG) and the Crafts Code (HWO) were amended, introducing advanced training qualifications such as 'Geprüfte/r Berufsspezialist/in' (Certified Professional Specialist), 'Bachelor Professional,' and 'Master Professional' to emphasize the equivalence of vocational and academic education. In 2023, the HWK Niederbayern-Oberpfalz issued special legal provisions for the advanced training examination for the recognized qualification 'Bachelor Professional für Energieeffizienz und digitales Bauprojektmanagement,' regulating access to the examination, examination content, and the qualification title for the first time. In 2024, the Vocational Training Validation and Digitalization Act came into force, with adjustments to the Vocational Training Act (BBiG) and the Crafts Code (HWO), including the introduction of a procedure for determining and certifying individual professional competence (Berufsvalidierung) based on a recognized standard.

Individuals who have successfully passed another comparable examination with the same requirements in the last 10 years can generally be exempted from individual examination components.

Degree Title: Bachelor Professional for Energy Efficiency and Digital Construction Project Management

The Bachelor Professional for Energy Efficiency and Digital Construction Project Management is a vocational advanced training. The examination is regulated according to the legal provisions of the respective Chambers of Crafts (Handwerkskammern). Participation in a course is not required for admission to the examination.

After completing their advanced training, Bachelor Professionals for Energy Efficiency and Digital Construction Project Management work in construction companies, building technology firms, or architectural and engineering offices. They can keep their expertise current, up-to-date, and expand it through adaptive advanced training (Anpassungsweiterbildung). The range of topics extends from construction project management to energy supply. Building upon existing qualifications, career advancement training (Aufstiegsweiterbildung) specifically designed for advanced training graduates can broaden and complement their competence profile. Taking the examination as a Technical Business Administrator (Technische/r Betriebswirt/in) is a logical step. With their advanced training qualification, Bachelor Professionals for Energy Efficiency and Digital Construction Project Management can also gain access to a university degree (Studium) without a general higher education entrance qualification and, for example, pursue a Bachelor's degree (Bachelorstudium).

For the examination, the responsible Chambers of Crafts (Handwerkskammern) issue examination regulations, e.g., special legal provisions for the advanced training examination for the recognized qualification "Bachelor Professional for Energy Efficiency and Digital Construction Project Management (HWK Niederbayern-Oberpfalz)" from 26.06.2023 (HWK Niederbayern-Oberpfalz). For an overview of the responsible Chambers of Crafts, please refer to BERUFENET.

The prerequisite for admission to the advanced training examination is usually: a completed vocational training (Ausbildung) of 3 or 3.5 years in a construction, interior construction, metal construction, heating installation, chimney sweep, electrical engineering, or roller shutter and sun protection technician trade, or at least 90 credit points in an engineering science degree program (Studium) in civil engineering, electrical engineering, or a comparable field of study and at least 2 years of professional experience. A validation procedure (Validierungsverfahren) allows for the proof of professional knowledge and skills if a corresponding educational qualification is missing.