STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I. Recognize, locate and specify a variety of luminaires and appropriate use for Residential and Commercial projects

 II. Recognize and specify appropriate lamps for proper lighting levels and color rendition for Residential and Contract projects

 III. Design and create the lighting layouts for typical residential and commercial interiors through reflected ceiling plans and luminaire schedules

 IV. Understand basic electricity terminology & code standards

 V. Develop familiarity with local lighting resources as well as development of research skills for luminairies and pricing

 VI. Understand processes of working on a project with electrical professionals, including engineers and electricians

 VII. Research and understand correct implementation of luminaire types, locations and quantities, in combination with lighting controls, based on energy efficiency and sustainability.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I. Understanding various types of luminaires and appropriate use:

 I. Study and understand types of various luminaire fixtures

 II. Study and understand appropriate locations and uses for luminaire types based on residential and commercial projects

 II. Specifying appropriate lamping

 I. Understand different lamping types and their appropriate applications

 II. Research and understand lighting levels and color rendition for residential and commercial projects

 III. Create lighting layouts for typical residential and commercial interiors

 I. Develop reflected ceiling plans and luminaire schedules for residential and commercial projects.

 II. Understand switching layouts and how to coordinate with lighting layouts

 IV. Understand basic electricity terminology & basic code compliance

 I. Develop understanding of basic vocabulary, regarding lighting and lighting layouts, for residential and commercial projects

 II. Research and understand basic code requirements for electrical placement, luminaire placement and quantities

 V. Research development

 I. Develop familiarity with local lighting resources and how to work with these resources.

 II. Develop research skills for researching luminairies and pricing, based on residential and commercial projects

 VI. Working with electrical professionals

 I. Understand processes of working on a project with electrical professionals, including engineers and electricians

 II. Understand the process of specifying, ordering and installation

 VII. Energy Efficiency

 I. Research and develop lighting layouts which provide maximum lighting level, based on residential and commercial projects, based on daylighting, dimming capabilities and lamp types and quantities.