Geprüfter Berufsspezialist für intelligente Gebäudetechnik und Systemvernetzung/Geprüfte Berufsspezialistin für intelligente Gebäudetechnik und Systemvernetzung

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

Occupation type: Advanced training occupation: Specialist. 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. 7 months (part-time). Tasks and activities: Specialists for intelligent building technology and system networking plan and implement the networking of automated building technical systems and components on behalf of their clients. They select the functions and suitable technical components, for example, for coordinating lighting technology with roller shutter and sun protection systems, for security technology, or for integrating electromobility into the building energy network. When configuring these, they always consider security and network technology. During on-site commissioning, they often collaborate with various trades. If problems or error messages occur during or after installation, they analyze and eliminate them.

Part-time: approx. 7 months.

Distribution of hours (example): Module 1: Building technical components and systems: 170 hours. Module 2: Smart home and smart building technologies: 170 hours. Module 3: Data-driven applications and data processing methods in building technology: 60 hours. Total hours: 400 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 advanced training center, or for external accommodation. Funding opportunities: Preparatory courses for the advanced training 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 (Stiftung Begabtenförderung berufliche Bildung (SBB)) - Advanced Training Scholarship.

Fields of action/modules: Building technical components and systems. Infrastructure system. Trades in building automation. Measurement and sensor technology. Control and regulation technology. Bus and communication systems. Smart home and smart building technologies. Technical planning and project planning of building networks. Smart home technologies. Smart building technologies. Data-driven applications and data processing. AI applications, systems, and tools. Data competence, data processing methods, and information security. Visualization of building data.

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) and Economics/Law (e.g., to prepare invoices or consider data security).

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 advanced training on weekends or in the evenings. In combined learning forms (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 Specialist for Intelligent Building Technology and System Networking: In the field of Building Technology, options include Specialist for Building Technology, State-Certified Technician/Technician specializing in Building System Technology (Bachelor Professional in Technik), Specialist Planner for Energy and Building Technology, Bachelor Professional in Intelligent Building Technology and System Networking, and Master Electrician (Bachelor Professional im Elektrotechniker-Handwerk). Their commonality is taking on specialized and leadership tasks in building technology. In the field of Mechatronics and Automation Technology, options include State-Certified Technician/Technician specializing in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Automation Technology (Bachelor Professional in Technik) and State-Certified Technician/Technician specializing in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Energy Technology (Bachelor Professional in Technik). Their commonality is specialized and leadership roles.

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 Vocational Specialist), '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 2021, the advanced training to become a Certified Vocational Specialist for Intelligent Building Technology and System Networking was established. 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). These changes include the introduction of an assessment and certification procedure (vocational validation) for individual vocational competence based on a recognized vocational training occupation, independent of a formal vocational training qualification.

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

Degree/Professional Titles: Certified Professional Specialist for Intelligent Building Technology and System Networking (HWK) / Certified Professional Specialist for Intelligent Building Technology and System Networking (HWK)

A Professional Specialist for Intelligent Building Technology and System Networking is a vocational advanced training. The examination is regulated according to the legal provisions of the respective Chamber of Crafts (Handwerkskammer). It is not required to attend a course for admission to the examination.

After their advanced training, Professional Specialists for Intelligent Building Technology and System Networking primarily work in electrical installation companies, in engineering offices for technical specialist planning, and with technical building equipment providers in facility management. One can keep their specialist knowledge current, up-to-date, and expand it through adaptive advanced training. The range of topics extends from building system technology to customer service. Building on existing qualifications, upward advanced training can expand and complement the competence profile. It is advisable to pursue advanced training as a Bachelor Professional in intelligent building technology and system networking. With their advanced training qualification, Professional Specialists for Intelligent Building Technology and System Networking can also access higher education without a school-based university entrance qualification.

For the examination: The responsible Chambers of Crafts (Handwerkskammer) issue examination regulations, e.g.: Regulation for the advanced training examination for the recognized qualification 'Certified Professional Specialist for Intelligent Building Technology and System Networking (HWK Ulm)' according to § 42 f (HwO) from 17.04.2024 (HWK Ulm). Overview of the responsible Chambers of Crafts: Certified Professional Specialist for 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 usually: a completed apprenticeship (Ausbildung) in the recognized occupation of electrician OR a qualification in another recognized apprenticeship in conjunction with at least 2 years of relevant professional experience OR at least 5 years of relevant professional experience.