Training Pathway

Train for the Australian Market.
Not the Global Average.

Our curriculum is built around what Australian firms actually need. Every module maps to real Australian workflows — AS/NZS standards, NCC compliance, Rawlinsons pricing, Autodesk ACC coordination. If it's not on an Australian project, it's not in our course.

The Process

How it works

01

Enrol

Create a free account and select your entry pathway. Foundation is open to all applicants. Professional and Advanced require completion of the preceding certificate. Each cohort is structured for working professionals — flexible scheduling, online delivery.

02

Complete Modules

Work through structured modules at your own pace, with scheduled assessments and live project simulations. Each module includes practical exercises using real Australian project documentation, not fabricated examples.

03

Get Certified

Pass the final assessment at 70% or above to earn your AEC Labs certificate. You'll receive a unique certificate code (format: AECL-FND-2026-XXXXXX) that firms can verify instantly at aeclabs.com.au/validate. Certificates are digital, printable, and permanently verifiable.

Certification Levels

Three pathways. One standard.

Foundation
14 weeks 70% pass mark

Foundation Certificate in Australian AEC Practice

The entry point. Designed for offshore professionals who want to work with Australian firms but need to understand the standards, tools, and documentation conventions that Australian projects run on. No prerequisite — open to all applicants.

6 Modules

01
Revit Fundamentals to AU Standards Australian annotation, levels, grids, and project templates
02
AS/NZS Drawing Conventions Title blocks, notation, scale, sheet naming — to the Australian standard
03
BIM Coordination Basics Clash detection, model coordination, IFC export, basic Navisworks
04
Australian NCC Overview National Construction Code structure, performance requirements, deemed-to-satisfy
05
Documentation Standards Specification writing, drawing registers, transmittals, RFI workflow
06
Autodesk ACU Preparation Exam technique, practice assessments, certification pathway alignment
Best for: Offshore drafters, junior BIM coordinators, and project administrators new to Australian firm workflows.
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Professional
20 weeks 70% pass mark Requires Foundation Certificate

Professional Certificate in Australian AEC Practice

The step up. Builds directly on Foundation, moving into advanced coordination, live estimating, and AI-assisted workflows. Designed for professionals ready to take on more complex responsibilities in an Australian firm context.

6 Modules

01
Advanced Revit + BIM 360/ACC Worksharing, cloud collaboration, ACC project setup, issue tracking
02
Estimating with Australian Pricing Databases Rawlinsons and Cordell methodology, take-off techniques, preliminary estimates
03
AI-Assisted Workflow Integration Claude MCP for Revit, AI-assisted QA, prompt-based documentation workflows
04
Project Documentation Lifecycle DA to CC to construction issue — full documentation flow on an Australian project
05
Client Communication for Offshore Context Written and verbal communication, managing expectations, professional email standards
06
Live Project Simulation End-to-end project documentation exercise using real Australian residential DA
Best for: Experienced offshore professionals ready for BIM coordinator, estimator, or project administration roles at Australian firms.
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Advanced
32 weeks 70% pass mark Requires Professional Certificate

Advanced Certificate in Australian AEC Practice

The senior pathway. Prepares graduates for BIM management, leadership, and complex documentation roles. Includes ISO 19650 compliance, Revit 2027 AI integration, and Autodesk ACP preparation. The highest AEC Labs certification available.

6 Modules

01
BIM Management to ISO 19650 BIM Execution Plans, Common Data Environments, naming conventions, information delivery
02
Full Project Documentation Lifecycle Multi-stage projects from concept to handover — managing documentation across disciplines
03
Leadership and Client Communication Managing offshore teams, stakeholder communication, presenting work to Australian clients
04
Revit 2027 + MCP/AI Integration Native MCP architecture in Revit 2027, AI orchestration, automated QA workflows
05
Autodesk ACP Preparation Advanced Certified Professional exam preparation across relevant Autodesk products
06
Final Project Assessment Capstone project: complete BIM coordination package for a multi-storey Australian commercial building
Best for: Senior offshore professionals targeting BIM manager, lead coordinator, or senior project administrator roles at Australian firms.
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How We Compare

AEC Labs vs the alternatives

Feature Autodesk ACU/ACP Generic VA Training AEC Labs
Australian standards coverage ✗ Tool-only ✗ Not covered ✓ Full AS/NZS + NCC
NCC compliance training ✗ Not included ✗ Not included ✓ Dedicated module
AI workflow training ~ Some tools ✗ Not included ✓ MCP + Revit 2027
Australian firm placement ✗ ~ Generic ✓ Direct network
Quarterly curriculum updates ~ Annual ✗ ✓ Every quarter
Certificate validation page ~ Autodesk portal ✗ ✓ Instant verify
Australian firm co-design ✗ ✗ ✓ Built with firms
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Ready to get certified?

Start with Foundation and work through to Advanced, or talk to us first if you're unsure which pathway is right for you.

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