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Assess interior light and recommend light fittings

Assess interior light and recommend light fittings

Unit of competency
National Code
MSFID4008
State Code
WI526
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
10/12/2013
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
20/06/2014
Field of Education
040107 - Interior And Environmental Design
Original Release Date
20/06/2014
Nominal Hours
25
Description
This unit of competency covers assessing natural and artificial light sources of an interior space and making recommendations for light fittings as part of an integrated decorative solution. Licensing, legislative or certification requirements may apply to this unit and relevant state/territory and local government agencies should be consulted to determine any necessary certification or licensing for undertaking interior decoration and design work. Access to construction sites requires certification of general induction training specified by the National Code of Practice for Induction for Construction Work (ASCC 2007).
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1 Interpret lighting requirements from project brief
  • 1.1 Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to researching and recommending light fittings are verified and complied with
  • 1.2 Project brief is reviewed and clarified with client to determine lighting requirements
  • 1.3 Parameters for the project are assessed and confirmed
  • 1.4 Resources are selected appropriate to work requirements and checked for operational effectiveness
  • 1.5 Communication with others is established and maintained
  • 1.6 Available budget for lighting is verified
2 Assess natural light sources
  • 2.1 Site analysis is conducted to assess the natural light and ultraviolet (UV) penetration
  • 2.2 Project brief and building plans are acquired to assess aspect and orientation
  • 2.3 Window treatments and placement are examined to analyse their efficiency in controlling light
  • 2.4 Selection of colours for walls, ceilings, furnishings and wall hangings are reviewed in their effect on raising or lowering the effect of light into the space
  • 2.5 Characteristics of natural light are researched and reported in accordance with the project brief goals
  • 2.6 Methods of light control and light control devices are assessed for their affect on natural light
3 Assess artificial light sources
  • 3.1 Artificial light sources and their properties are assessed for adequacy in achieving desired lighting effects
  • 3.2 Environmental impact of artificial lighting devices are researched and assessed and current technologies identified
  • 3.3 Location of artificial lights are identified and required changes to location to meet desired effects are determined
  • 3.4 Affect of artificial lighting on the colour spectrum is analysed
  • 3.5 Technical terms associated with artificial lighting are used to communicate lighting requirements
  • 3.6 Special effects that can be achieved using artificial lighting are identified
  • 3.7 Industry standards and requirements for artificial lighting are researched and identified
4 Select light fittings
  • 4.1 Research is conducted to determine cost and energy efficient light fittings to meet the requirements of an integrated decoration solution
  • 4.2 Required locations of light fittings are identified
  • 4.3 Light fittings are selected and specifications documented
  • 4.4 Electricity board is assessed to determine potential complications with selected light fittings
  • 4.5 Electrician is consulted to confirm costing and installation requirements to implement lighting schedule
5 Draw and present lighting layouts for an interior space
  • 5.1 Lighting layout is documented using industry symbols and conventions
  • 5.2 Selection of light fittings are related to layout, including furniture, ceiling forms and natural light
  • 5.3 Formats for schedules of light fittings are researched
  • 5.4 Lighting schedule is completed
  • 5.5 Costing are determined and documented
  • 5.6 Lighting layout is presented to client
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WA341 LMFID4008A Assess interior light and recommend light fittings Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OAI90 MSFID4013 Design residential interior lighting Unit of competency