Geprüfter Berufsspezialist für Ladeinfrastruktursysteme der Elektromobilität/Geprüfte Berufsspezialistin für Ladeinfrastruktursysteme der Elektromobilität

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 include: training rooms for in-person events, home for online learning units.

Occupation type: Advanced training occupation (Berufsspezialist/in). 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. 9 months (part-time). Tasks and activities: Specialists for electromobility charging infrastructure systems plan and set up charging facilities for electric vehicles. First, they plan the charging systems, considering, for example, technical and legal regulations, and ensure lightning, overvoltage, and fire protection. During commissioning, they set up the charging stations as energy-efficiently as possible. They also examine how charging systems can be integrated into the building infrastructure. For larger charging parks with numerous charging stations, they ensure that these are optimally networked with each other so that the grid connection is not overloaded. On construction sites, these specialists also take on organizational tasks.

Part-time: approx. 9 months.

Distribution of hours (example): Fundamentals and installation of charging infrastructure: 210 teaching units. Networked charging infrastructure, energy management with PV generation and electricity storage: 90 teaching units. Metering point and integration into the intelligent building: 60 teaching units. Planning, erecting, and testing DC charging stations: 30 teaching units. Marketing for charging infrastructure: 30 teaching units. Construction site management: 120 teaching units. Total hours: 540 teaching units.

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. 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. Support for particularly talented young professionals: Stiftung Begabtenförderung berufliche Bildung (SBB) - Advanced Training Scholarship.

Fundamentals and installation of charging infrastructure: Simple and complex electrical infrastructure systems (AC) for electromobility, including wallboxes and charging stations, based on practical examples. Erecting, testing, and commissioning electrical infrastructure systems with wallboxes and charging stations. Networked charging infrastructure, energy management with photovoltaic generation and electricity storage: Planning, professionally erecting, and configuring networked charging infrastructure systems for various applications as needed. Using and parameterizing energy management systems, and utilizing photovoltaic systems and electricity storage for supplying charging infrastructure systems. Metering point and integration into the intelligent building: Erecting new metering points or adapting existing metering points to the required current state of the art. Planning, erecting, and testing DC charging stations: Planning, erecting, and testing direct current charging stations. Marketing for charging infrastructure: Developing the business field of charging infrastructure.

In-depth knowledge in the following areas is a good prerequisite for successfully passing the advanced training examination: Electrical engineering/electronics (e.g., to parameterize customer-specific charging solutions) and Economics/organization (e.g., to analyze the cost-benefit ratio of various charging solutions).

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 typically part-time advanced training on weekends or evenings, or as block instruction. The learning format is usually combined learning (e.g., blended learning): Classroom attendance 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 Specialist for Charging Infrastructure Systems for Electromobility: Field of Vehicle and Transport Technology: Certified Specialist for Electronic Mobility or State-certified Technician/Technician specializing in Electromobility (Bachelor Professional in Technik). Commonality: Taking on specialized tasks in vehicle and transport technology. Field of Energy Technology: Master Electrician (Elektrotechnikermeister/in - Bachelor Professional im Elektrotechniker-Handwerk), Industrial Master (Industriemeister/in) specializing in Electrical Engineering, Certified Process Manager (Prozessmanager/in) - Electrical Engineering, State-certified Technician/Technician specializing in Electrical Engineering with a focus on Energy Technology (Bachelor Professional in Technik). Commonality: Taking on specialized tasks in electrical and energy technology. Field of Building Technology: Certified Specialist for Building Technology.

2020: Amendment of the Vocational Training Act (BBiG) and the Crafts Code (HWO): Among other things, the introduction of the advanced training qualifications "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. 2022: HWK Stuttgart: Special legal regulation for the advanced training examination Certified Specialist for Charging Infrastructure Systems for Electromobility. 2024: Entry into force of the Vocational Training Validation and Digitalization Act with adjustments to the Vocational Training Act (BBiG) and the Crafts Code (HWO): Among other things, the introduction of a determination and certification procedure (vocational validation) of individual vocational competence based on the standard of a recognized training occupation, regardless of a formal vocational training qualification.

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

Certified Professional Specialist for Electromobility Charging Infrastructure Systems (HWK) / Certified Professional Specialist for Electromobility Charging Infrastructure Systems (HWK) (Chamber of Crafts)

The Professional Specialist for Electromobility Charging Infrastructure Systems 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 to be admitted to the examination.

After their advanced training, Professional Specialists for Electromobility Charging Infrastructure Systems primarily work in electrical installation and construction companies, as well as in engineering offices for building technical specialist planning. They can keep their expertise current, up-to-date, and expand it through adaptive advanced training. The range of topics extends from Electrical Measurement, Control, and Regulation Technology to Quality Inspection and Technology. To advance their careers, they can pursue further advanced training, such as becoming a Technician in Electromobility. With this advanced training qualification, Professional Specialists for Electromobility Charging Infrastructure Systems can also gain access to higher education without a general university entrance qualification.

For the examination, the responsible Chambers of Crafts (Handwerkskammer) issue examination regulations. For example, there are special legal provisions for the advanced training examination for 'Geprüfter Berufsspezialist/Geprüfte Berufsspezialistin für Ladeinfrastruktursysteme der Elektromobilität (HWK Region Stuttgart)' from April 4, 2022. An overview of the responsible Chambers of Crafts and their regulations for vocational advanced training is available.

Generally, the successful completion of an apprenticeship (Ausbildung) or journeyman's examination in a relevant electrical profession lasting at least 3 years is a prerequisite for admission to the advanced training examination.