Bachelor Professional in intelligenter Gebäudetechnik und Systemvernetzung

Preparatory courses for the examination take place, for example, at educational centers of chambers of crafts and other educational institutions. In combined learning forms (e.g., blended learning), learning locations are classrooms for in-person events and home for online learning units.

This is an advanced training profession at the 'Bachelor Professional' level. The advanced training is an examination according to the regulations of the chambers of crafts, and participation in preparatory courses is not required. It lasts approximately 20 months (part-time). Bachelor Professionals in Intelligent Building Technology and System Networking manage projects in building automation to make homes and buildings more sustainable, safer, energy-efficient, or barrier-free. They develop automation concepts that optimize building technical systems and components through digitalization and smart networking. They advise clients on modern system solutions, economic efficiency, state funding opportunities, and prepare offers. They also coordinate work processes across different trades, take over project controlling, or conduct quality controls. Bachelor Professionals in Intelligent Building Technology and System Networking are also responsible for integration and commissioning.

Part-time: approx. 20 months.

The exemplary distribution of hours is as follows: Building technical components and systems 170 hours, Smart Home and Smart Building technologies 170 hours, Data-driven applications and data processing methods in building technology 60 hours, Development and construction of energy-efficient building systems 150 hours, Commissioning and maintenance of energy-efficient systems 135 hours, Legal requirements and standards in projects 105 hours, Project planning and development 175 hours, Project execution 120 hours, Project and employee management 115 hours. The total number of hours is 1,200 hours.

Course fees are incurred for attending preparatory courses, and examination fees for the examination itself. Additional costs may arise, for example, for work materials, travel to the training location, or external accommodation. Preparatory courses for the advanced training examination can be financially supported according to the Aufstiegsfortbildungsförderungsgesetz (Advanced Training Promotion Act). For more information, please visit 'Aufstiegs-BAföG - Aufstieg mit Förderung' and for the promotion of particularly gifted young professionals, 'Stiftung Begabtenförderung berufliche Bildung (SBB) - Weiterbildungsstipendium'.

The fields of action/modules are: Intelligent Building Technology; Building technical components and systems; Smart Home and Smart Building technologies; Data-driven applications and data processing methods in building technology. Part 1 corresponds to the first level of advanced training 'Certified Specialist for Intelligent Building Technology and System Networking'. Energy-Efficient Building Systems; Development and construction of energy-efficient building systems; Commissioning and maintenance of energy-efficient systems. Project Planning and Execution; Legal requirements and standards in projects; Project planning and development; Project execution; Project and employee management.

In-depth knowledge in the following areas is a good prerequisite for successfully passing this advanced training examination: Technology (e.g., to configure complex building automation systems), Economics/Law (e.g., to plan projects based on building law and evaluate public tenders), Organization (e.g., to coordinate projects and manage the collaboration of project participants).

The advanced training consists of theoretical and practical lessons. Depending on the education provider, one should be prepared for the following conditions: Class times are usually part-time, alongside professional life, on weekends or in the evenings. In combined learning formats (e.g., blended learning), there are in-person classes in a classroom setting at the educational institution and self-directed learning from home via electronic learning platforms and systems.

Participation in preparatory courses is not remunerated.

The following advanced training alternatives are available for the profession of Bachelor Professional in intelligenter Gebäudetechnik und Systemvernetzung: In the field of building technology; Specialist for Building Technology, State-Certified Technician/State-Certified Female Technician specializing in Building System Technology/Bachelor Professional in Technik, Specialist Planner for Energy and Building Technology, Master Electrician/Female Master Electrician/Bachelor Professional in the Electrical Engineering Trade, Certified Professional Specialist for Intelligent Building Technology and System Networking/Certified Female Professional Specialist for Intelligent Building Technology and System Networking. Commonality: Taking on specialist and management tasks in building technology. In the field of mechatronics and automation technology; State-Certified Technician/State-Certified Female Technician specializing in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Automation Technology/Bachelor Professional in Technik, State-Certified Technician/State-Certified Female Technician specializing in Electrical Engineering.

In 2020, the Vocational Training Act (BBiG) and the Crafts Code (HWO) were amended. This included the introduction of advanced training qualifications such as 'Geprüfte/r Berufsspezialist/in', 'Bachelor Professional', and 'Master Professional' to emphasize the equivalence of vocational and academic education. The use of professional titles depends on the enactment of corresponding new advanced training regulations. In 2023, the HWK Ulm first regulated the examination for the recognized advanced training qualification 'Bachelor Professional in intelligenter Gebäudetechnik und Systemvernetzung', defining access to the examination, examination content, and the qualification title. 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). This included the introduction of an assessment and certification procedure (vocational validation) for individual professional competence based on a recognized vocational training occupation, independently.

Exemption from examination parts is possible. Individuals who have successfully passed another comparable examination with the same requirements within the last 10 years can generally be exempted from individual examination performances.

Qualification Title: Bachelor Professional in Intelligent Building Technology and System Networking

The Bachelor Professional in Intelligent Building Technology and System Networking is a vocational advanced training. The examination is regulated according to the legal provisions of the respective Chambers of Crafts (Handwerkskammern). It is not required to attend a course to be admitted to the examination.

After their advanced training, Bachelor Professionals in Intelligent Building Technology and System Networking primarily work in electrical installation companies, engineering offices for technical specialized planning, and with technical building equipment providers in facility management. To maintain and expand one's expertise, adaptive advanced training courses are available, covering topics from project management to building system technology. Further advanced training courses, specifically designed for graduates, can expand and complement their competence profile. A natural progression is to take the examination as a Technical Business Administrator (Technische/r Betriebswirt/in). With their advanced training qualification, Bachelor Professionals in Intelligent Building Technology and System Networking can also gain access to university studies even without a general higher education entrance qualification.

For the examination, the responsible Chambers of Crafts (Handwerkskammern) issue examination regulations, e.g.: Regulation on the examination for the recognized advanced training qualification 'Bachelor Professional in Intelligent Building Technology and System Networking (HWK Ulm)' according to § 42 f (HwO) from 19.04.2023 (HWK Ulm). An overview of the responsible Chambers of Crafts (Handwerkskammern) is available: Bachelor Professional in Intelligent Building Technology and System Networking, regulations of the responsible bodies for vocational advanced training.

The prerequisite for admission to the advanced training examination is generally: a completed apprenticeship in the recognized training occupation of Electrician (Elektroniker/in) OR a qualification in another recognized training occupation combined with at least 2 years of relevant professional experience OR at least 5 years of relevant professional experience OR the qualification as a Certified Professional Specialist (Geprüfte/r Berufsspezialist/in) for Intelligent Building Technology and System Networking. A validation procedure allows for the proof of professional knowledge and skills if a corresponding educational qualification is missing.