DILLCE606: Lighting Controls and Engineering

MODULE DETAILS

DILLCE606: Lighting Controls and Engineering

Nominal duration: 3 weeks (36 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.

Lighting control systems are networks that function to deliver the required amount of light where and when it is required.

Topics relating to communication protocols, and the function and application of Building Management Systems are addressed.

MODULE PURPOSE

The purpose of this module is for participants to develop knowledge about the components, operation and application of lighting control systems.

MODIFICATION HISTORY

V1.2 - new

PREREQUISITE AND/OR CO-REQUISITE MODULES

None

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES

1.    Outline the components and principles of operation for lighting control systems

2.    Describe communication systems and common protocols for applications in wired and wireless control systems

3.    Describe the application and role of Building Management Systems

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

Outline the components and principles of operation for lighting control systems

1.1

Outline the principle of operation for lighting control

1.2

Describe the control devices, sensors and actuators used for lighting control

1.3

Describe the suitability of lighting control for various applications

1.4

Outline the energy, economic and regulatory considerations for controls

2

Describe communication systems and common protocols for applications in wired and wireless control systems

2.1

Describe the functionality of (a) relay systems, (b) energy management systems and (c) daylighting control systems

2.2

Describe basic communication theory and related protocols

2.3

Compare wired lighting control systems: (a) DALI, (b) DSI, (c) DMX

2.4

Compare wireless control systems: (a) Wi-Fi, (b) Bluetooth, (c) ZigBee, (d) Z-wave, (e) 6LoWPAN

3

Describe the application and role of Building Management Systems (BMSs)

3.1

Describe the role of BMSs and public lighting management systems

3.2

Describe BMS system components, inputs, and outputs

3.3

Describe the monitoring and management of BMS performance

3.4

Explain the role of SCADA in building management

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 module. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required.

The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.

Assessments will be open book assessment and may be completed off-campus.

Model answers must be provided for all knowledge-based assessments to ensure reliability of assessment judgements when marking is undertaken by different assessors.