What Topics Does the BIM Level 1 Exam Cover?

As the BIM Level Examination date approaches, many young candidates are actively preparing for it. For those who have just registered, the question “What does the BIM Level 1 exam cover?” is often top of mind. Here, I will provide a brief introduction to help you understand the exam content.

I have previously introduced the content of the BIM exam. However, for those taking the BIM exam for the first time, I will explain in more detail here. Currently, the BIM Level Examination is divided into two tiers: the National BIM Level 1 Examination and the National BIM Level 2 Examination. Level 2 is further divided into three specializations: architecture, structure, and equipment.

Based on my personal summary, the BIM Level 1 Exam Content focuses solely on the architectural section, without including structural or mechanical content. The exam consists of five questions, with a total possible score of 100 points:

The first four questions total 60 points, divided into two 10-point questions and two 20-point questions. These mainly test the following areas:

• Elevation grid (mandatory annually)
• Mass elements (such as column bases and columns)
• Walls and curtain walls
• Floor slabs or roofs
• Railings
• Staircase handrails
• Chairs
• Creation of families, etc.

Question 5 is a comprehensive project worth 40 points, covering:

• Setting up the BIM modeling environment or project information
• Parametric modeling of walls, columns, doors, windows, roofs, floors, ceilings, stairs, railings, openings, furniture, and building families
• Creating drawings and schedules
• Model file management

To summarize, the BIM Level 1 Exam Content roughly includes the following five parts:

Part One: Basic Concepts

This covers the construction of engineering drawings and the BIM modeling environment. Specific requirements include system setup, creating BIM files, and configuring the BIM modeling environment. Relevant knowledge points include:

• Basic provisions of national cartography standards
• Basic concepts and operations of BIM modeling software
• Selection of benchmark templates
• Creation of template files

Part Two: Model Establishment

This involves practical BIM parametric modeling. Specific requirements include BIM parametric modeling methods and skills, and editing BIM entities. Key knowledge areas are:

• BIM parametric modeling process and basic methods
• BIM parametric modeling techniques and operations
• Editing and operating BIM entities

Part Three: Editing Related Attributes

This section focuses on defining and editing BIM properties. Candidates should understand:

• Defining, editing, and operating BIM attributes
• Using the Attribute Editor to add or modify attribute values and parameters of model entities

Part Four: Creating BIM Drawings

After creating a model in Revit, candidates must generate BIM drawings with associated properties. Specific tasks include:

• Creating BIM property tables
• Creating design drawings

Relevant skills cover creating and editing these tables and drawings.

Part Five: Saving BIM Models

This part addresses saving and formatting BIM models. Specific requirements include model file management and data conversion skills. Key knowledge points include:

• Managing and operating model files
• Importing and exporting model files
• Understanding model file formats and format conversions

That concludes the overview of What the BIM Level 1 exam covers. I hope this article helps all candidates prepare effectively!

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