Systems integration becomes a trade: National qualification to launch in 2027
A Certificate III and Certificate IV in Systems Integration will launch in early 2027, giving the industry its first nationally recognised trade qualification.
What does the new national systems integration qualification mean for electricians and installers in 2027?
Affects electricians and building automation techs who install integrated systems. Workers will have a formal pathway to credentials, potentially changing licensing and hiring requirements.
Key takeaways
- A Certificate III and IV in Systems Integration will be nationally recognised from early 2027.
- This is the first formal trade qualification for the systems integration industry in Australia.
- Workers in building automation and integrated systems will have a structured credential pathway.
- Employers may begin factoring the new qualifications into hiring and tendering requirements.
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