The Only Certification Built for
the Australian AEC Market
Every other credential either tests global tool proficiency or tests nothing at all. AEC Labs certification validates that a professional has been tested against the same standards, conventions, and compliance requirements that govern Australian projects.
More than a course completion.
Verified against AU standards
Candidates are assessed on Australian drawing conventions (AS/NZS), NCC interpretation, and the documentation workflows used in real Australian projects. Passing requires demonstrated competency — not just attendance.
Publicly verifiable
Every certificate carries a unique, permanent code (format: AECL-FND-2026-XXXXXX). Firms enter the code at aeclabs.com.au/validate and receive an instant verified result — graduate name, specialisation, level, issue date, and expiry. No login required.
Employer-trusted
Designed in collaboration with Australian AEC firms. The curriculum reflects what senior staff at those firms actually need from offshore team members. When a firm sees an AEC Labs certificate, they know exactly what it represents — and what to expect.
Three levels. Each building on the last.
Foundation Certificate
Foundation Certificate in Australian AEC Practice
Entry-level validation for offshore professionals working with Australian firms. Covers drawing standards, NCC overview, Revit to Australian templates, BIM basics, and documentation fundamentals.
- AS/NZS drawing convention compliance
- NCC overview and basic interpretation
- Revit fundamentals to Australian standards
- BIM coordination basics
- Standard documentation workflow
AECL-FND-2026-XXXXXX
Professional Certificate
Professional Certificate in Australian AEC Practice
Mid-level validation for experienced offshore professionals. Adds advanced coordination, estimating with Australian pricing databases, AI-assisted workflows, and live project simulation.
- Advanced Revit + BIM 360/ACC coordination
- Estimating with Rawlinsons and Cordell
- AI-assisted workflow integration (Claude MCP)
- Full project documentation lifecycle
- Live project simulation
AECL-PRO-2026-XXXXXX
Advanced Certificate
Advanced Certificate in Australian AEC Practice
Senior-level validation for BIM managers and lead coordinators. Includes ISO 19650 BIM management, Revit 2027 + native MCP, ACP preparation, and capstone project assessment.
- BIM management to ISO 19650
- Complex multi-discipline documentation
- Revit 2027 + native MCP/AI integration
- Leadership and client communication
- Capstone: commercial BIM coordination package
AECL-ADV-2026-XXXXXX
How certificate verification works
Graduate earns certificate
On successful completion, the graduate receives their unique certificate code in the format AECL-FND-2026-XXXXXX. This code is permanent and tied to their record in our system.
Firm enters code
The hiring firm visits aeclabs.com.au/validate and enters the certificate code. No account required. Works on any device.
Instant verified result
The page returns the verified certificate record including graduate name, specialisation, certificate level, issue date, and expiry date — confirming the certificate is genuine.
Sample verification result. Firm enters code, receives instant confirmation.
Why firms trust AEC Labs certifications
When you receive a CV from an offshore candidate with an AEC Labs certificate, you already know: they understand Australian drawing standards, they've been tested on NCC basics, they know how Revit is used on an Australian project — not a generic global one.
That means less time onboarding, less rework risk, and a candidate who can contribute to your projects faster. The certificate doesn't replace your own assessment — but it means you're starting from a documented baseline, not a blank page.
Nominate a Staff MemberYou know exactly what has been tested — not guessing at a candidate's understanding of your standards.
Certified staff contribute to real deliverables sooner because the foundational orientation has already been done.
Candidates have been tested on NCC and AS/NZS standards — reducing drawing non-compliance that creates rework.
Check any certificate in seconds at aeclabs.com.au/validate — no account, no delays.