DILLUM605: Luminaires

MODULE DETAILS

DILLUM605: Luminaires

Nominal duration: 5 weeks (60 hours total time commitment)

This time commitment includes the structured activities, preparation reading, attendance at each webinar, completing exercises, practical assessments and proctored assessments.

It is also expected that students spend additional time on readings, personal study, independent research and learning, practicing on remote labs and required software and working on any projects and assignments.

The module begins with how luminaires are designed, including the standards and regulations they must adhere to and materials and manufacturing techniques. It then details how luminaires are assessed and represented photometrically. Energy performance and sustainability considerations for luminaires are also addressed.

MODULE PURPOSE

The purpose of this module is for participants to be aware of the many functions and features of luminaires and their place in quality lighting design.

MODIFICATION HISTORY

V1.2 - new

PREREQUISITE AND/OR

CO-REQUISITE MODULES

None

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES

1.    Describe the functions and features of traditional luminaire types

2.    Describe the integration of luminaires

3.    Interpret product specifications for luminaires across different categories

4.    Describe the energy considerations for luminaires

5.    Describe issues pertaining to sustainability in luminaires across the product lifetime

LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Learning outcomes specify what students will be able to do as a result of the learning.

Assessment criteria provide the criteria by which achievement of the learning outcomes will be judged.

1

Describe the functions and features of traditional luminaire types

1.1

Compare traditional luminaires in terms of: (a) functions,

(b) types, (c) standards, (d) regulations, (e) materials for construction, (f) optics

2

Describe the integration of luminaires

2.1

Describe the construction of (a) integrated sensor and

(b) integrated LED luminaires

2.2

Outline the integration of luminaires with building management systems

3

Interpret product specifications for luminaires across different categories

3.1

Explain the difference between absolute and relative photometry

3.2

Interpret luminaire specifications

3.3

Navigate product catalogues

3.4

Describe special categories of luminaire (road lighting, emergency lighting, hazardous area lighting)

4

Describe the energy considerations for luminaires

4.1

Describe the following concepts: (a) energy efficiency,

(b) luminous efficacy, (c) luminaire efficiency, (d) Lighting Power Density

5

Describe issues pertaining to sustainability in luminaires across the product lifetime

5.1

Describe energy and sustainability in luminaire design

5.2

Describe the relationship between luminaire materials, recycling and embodied energy

5.3

Describe the issue of hazardous materials in luminaires and their disposal

5.4

Describe the role of luminaires in energy rating schemes and building regulations

DELIVERY MODE

Online and/or On-campus

SPECIALISED RESOURCES

N/A

ASSESSMENT STRATEGY

METHODS OF ASSESSMENT

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, structured assessments, samples and questioning. This will include short answer questions on the knowledge content, the use of remote and virtual labs, and writing tasks to apply the learning to academic tasks.

CONDITIONS OF ASSESSMENT

Assessors must:

·         hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and

·         be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and

·         be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.

Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this