installasjonsfag

Installasjonsfag is a term used in Norway for a group of upper secondary vocational programs that train people to install and maintain systems in buildings and facilities. The field covers a range of installation trades, including electrical installations, plumbing and piping, and ventilation and climate control, as well as related heating, gas installations, and building automation. It is designed to provide practical skills alongside theoretical knowledge needed to plan, install, test, and service technical systems in new and renovated structures.

Education and training structure typically combine school-based learning with on-the-job training through an apprenticeship or work-based contract. Students spend time in school to learn theory, safety regulations, technical standards, and project planning, while also working in a company to gain hands-on experience. The program culminates in a national examination, the fagprøve, which, if passed, leads to a fagbrev (craft certificate) and formal recognition of competence.

Subfields commonly included under installasjonsfag include electrical installation, plumbing and piping, and ventilation and climate control, with some programs offering specialization in heating, gas installation, or building automation. The exact scope can vary by program and region.

Career outcomes for graduates include roles as installers, service technicians, or maintenance personnel in construction, industrial, and building services sectors. The field emphasizes safety, energy efficiency, quality control, and compliance with regulatory requirements. The program is regulated within Norway’s vocational education framework and aligned with national competency standards and the fagbrev system.