Launch of „Digital Pact for Schools“
The DigitalPakt Schule was launched to improve the digital infrastructure at German schools and promote digitalisation.
Digitalisation is changing the work of electronics technicians for energy and building technology through the increased networking of building systems, the integration of renewable energies and new technologies such as e-mobility and smart home solutions.This requires new skills in the areas of IT, network technology and dealing with intelligent control systems, which is also reflected in new training occupations such as theElectronics technician for building systems integrationis reflected.
Important innovations
- Networked building systems:
Digital control systems and networking via protocols such as KNXnet/IP and Modbus/TCP are becoming increasingly important for controlling lighting, heating and security. - Renewable energies and energy management:
The energy transition requires the integration of decentralised and renewable energy sources.Electronics engineers must now also install and maintain systems for energy management and the charging infrastructure for electromobility. - Safety standards:
Networking increases the demands on safety.Electronics engineers must fulfil safety-relevant aspects such asKNX Secureto ensure data protection and system security. - Smart home and comfort:
The integration of smart home systems for home comfort and security is becoming increasingly complex.This also includes applications that utilise artificial intelligence (AI), such as circadian light.
- New training occupations:
New professions have been created to meet the changing requirements, such as electronics technician for building systems integration, which focuses on networked and smart buildings.
- Digital learning methods:
Training itself is also becoming more digital.Trainees are learning more flexibly and independently of time with digital media and need to develop new skills in using these tools.
Reorganisation of electrical engineering apprenticeships
Systems for setting up a smart home are becoming increasingly popular - and at the same time more sophisticated. The energy transition means that energy is increasingly being generated from renewable sources and in a decentralised manner. More and more buildings are equipped with photovoltaic systems, electricity storage or intelligent energy management systems.
This opens up exciting prospects for young people at the start of their careers: training in one of the five restructured electrical trades.
Digitalisation, energy efficiency, renewable energy generation and smart home technologies are developments that are already playing a major role today and will have an even greater impact on our everyday lives in the future,“ explains Andreas Habermehl from the German Electrical and IT Trades Association (ZVEH). „The electrical trade will play a key role in dealing with these technologies. Anyone who decides to train in this field now is choosing a profession with a future.“
Habermehl recommends that anyone interested should find out more early on and contact training companies.
