Introduction to Lighting
This introductory course in lighting provides a definitive overview of the lighting sector and is suitable for those looking to familiarise themselves with the science, standards, regulations and business of the lighting industry
Whether you are involved in the lighting sector or simply have a general interest in it, this new course will provide you the knowledge and understanding of the sector to help in your role and prepare for further study.
This new course by the Lighting Industry Academy is designed to introduce newcomers to the basics of light and how we experience it. It introduces learners to the science behind the technology and builds on their own knowledge and experience of lighting.
Learners will be introduced to the key ideas, terminology and definitions of the lighting sector and provide useful information about the current state of the industry.
Key Information
| Course Location: | The LIA, Telford & Online |
| Education Institution: | The Lighting Industry Academy |
| Duration: | 1 day |
| Delivery: | Teacher-led classroom learning |
| Intakes: | Once a month at specified dates |
| Level: | Introductory |
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Member cost: Non Member cost: |
£200+ VAT £250 + VAT |
Who It Is For
Newcomers across many industries and services who are now involved in lighting.
Those looking to gain the knowledge needed for further study of the lighting courses.
How It Is Delivered
The course is delivered via presentations and course notes handouts in a classroom setting, also available online.
Learning Objectives
- Description of the split of commercial vs domestic lighting
- How products find their way to market and introduce the design elements
- Light and lighting from vision to key terms
- Lighting application segments in the market and why they differ
- People and defining their lighting needs
- Natural and artificial light in its many forms
- How to control light from shaping it to dynamic control
- Key lighting terms and what they mean
- Luminaires and why they exist
- Lighting design to installation
- Key players in the industry
- Routes to market
- Contracts and who has the power
- Pulling it together before specifying a luminaire
- Legislation and standards in Europe and the wider world
Attendance
Assessment
Progression
Upon completion of the introductory course, learners may want to improve their knowledge of a specific topic of lighting by enrolling on to the courses in one of the following subject areas:
- Standards and Legislation
- Lighting Software (DIALux and Relux)
- Emergency Lighting
Depending upon the learner's experience and knowledge, they may choose to do the courses from the Certificate of Advanced Course
Meet The Trainer
Iain Macrae
Iain Macrae graduated in Mechanical Engineering and somehow found his way into lighting. Since starting with Thorn 30 years ago he has gained many years' manufacturing, application and technical experience including a whole range of projects across most market sectors.
Iain is a Chartered Engineer, a Fellow and Past President of the Society of Light & Lighting and authors for British and European lighting standards, lighting guides, codes. He uses his depth of understanding to author and deliver lighting and software training.
In 2017, Iain set up his own consultancy on lighting strategy, product appraisal and application, lighting design, standards advice, technical marketing and training. On top of all that he has a reputation as an engaging conference moderator and thought provoking speaker.
Iain used to climb sheer rock faces for fun, but gave it up for safer hobbies like playing the Saxophone (badly).
