Study Guide

Objective

The student:
- understands and is able to explain basic lighting concepts
- knows the structure and function of light fixtures
- is able to plan lighting for different purposes
- knows control principles for different types of lighting sources
- knows and is able to apply the economic use of lighting
- knows and is able to make basic measurements of illumination
- knows about different requirements that are set for lighting intensity depending on the place of use.

Content

- Basic concepts of lighting
- Structure and function of light fixtures
- Planning of lighting
- Control principles for different types of lighting sources
- Economical use of lighting
- Measurement methods
- Different requirements that are set for lighting intensity depending on the place of use.

Materials

Compendiums, theses and info from manufacturers of lighting engineering components.

Evaluation scale

H-5

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Know the basics of lighting technology.
Knows different ballasts.
Knows the control principle for different lamp types.
Knows measurement methods for measuring illuminance.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Understands the construction of light fixtures.
Understand why different light sources require different ballasts.
Can explain the control principles for different lamp types.
Knows what lighting forces are required in different spaces.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Can plan indoor and outdoor lighting.
Can use different ballasts.
Understands the control principle so that economical use of lighting is possible.
Can plan lighting according to the requirements with the help of computer programs

Qualifications

The basics of installation technology.