NZQA registered unit standard
11569 version 5
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Title
Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of illumination engineering
Level
5
Purpose
Credits
15
This unit standard covers the foundation principles of
illumination engineering.
People credited with this unit standard are able to:
–
demonstrate intermediate knowledge of the given
concepts used in illumination technology; and
–
apply illumination technology engineering in given
applications to an intermediate level.
Classification
Electrical Engineering > Electrotechnology
Available grade
Achieved
Entry information
Recommended skills
and knowledge
Unit 22721, Demonstrate and apply fundamental knowledge of
electrical circuit engineering principles, and Unit 22722,
Demonstrate and apply introductory knowledge of electrical
circuit engineering principles; or demonstrate equivalent
knowledge and skills.
Explanatory notes
1
This unit standard is intended for use in engineering courses at diploma level.
2
This unit standard is one of two that cover knowledge of illumination engineering and
provides a basis for Unit 11582, Demonstrate advanced knowledge of illumination
engineering. It is recommended that competency in this unit standard be achieved
before assessment against unit standard 11582 is attempted.
3
Reference
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992;
and all subsequent amendments and replacements.
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Definitions
Industry practice – practice used and recommended by organisations involved in the
electrotechnology industry.
Intermediate knowledge – means employing a broad knowledge base, with
substantial depth in some areas of the subject matter, to analyse and interpret a wide
range of information.
IR – infrared.
UV – ultraviolet.
5
All measurements are to be expressed in Système International (SI) units, and,
where required, converted from Imperial units into SI units.
6
All activities must comply with: any policies, procedures, and requirements of the
organisations involved; the standards of relevant professional bodies; and any
relevant legislative and/or regulatory requirements.
7
Range
Performance in relation to the outcomes of this unit standard must comply with the
Health and Safety in Employment Act 1992.
Outcomes and evidence requirements
Outcome 1
Demonstrate intermediate knowledge of the given concepts used in illumination
technology.
Range
concepts – electromagnetic spectrum, IR and UV radiation and associated
hazards; physics of lighting, lighting measurement and instrumentation; light
production and control; colour concepts; eye characteristics; introduction to
lamps, luminaries and their construction, lighting control systems; lighting
codes, software based lighting design packages.
Evidence requirements
1.1
Characteristics of illumination concepts are described in accordance with
industry practice.
Range
characteristics include – purpose, scope, use of concepts.
1.2
Content and functions of associated rules, or logic, or formulae are identified in
accordance with industry practice.
1.3
Illustrations of the concepts are supported by valid examples.
Range
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Outcome 2
Apply illumination technology engineering in given applications to an intermediate level.
Range
applications – assessing lighting installations for quality and effectiveness of
lighting components; calculations using the lumen and point by point methods;
qualitative and quantitative assessment of lighting design elements;
interpretation of photometric reports.
Evidence of two is required.
Evidence requirements
2.1
Information sources relevant to the development of the given illumination
technology applications are selected in accordance with industry practice.
sources include any of – scientific texts, manufacturers’ data, test
or experimental measurements.
Range
2.2
Principles, rules, formulae, and data relevant to the requirements of the
development of the given illumination applications are selected in accordance
with industry practice.
may include but is not limited to – analyses, tests, experiments,
theoretical problems, practical problems.
Evidence of three required.
Range
2.3
Illumination technology concepts, rules, formulae, and data are used in a valid
and logical manner to develop the application in accordance with industry
practice.
may include but is not limited to – mathematical interpretation,
logical interpretation, manipulation, computation, presentation.
Evidence of three required.
Range
2.4
Results reflect valid use, or interpretation, or adaptation, or limitations of the
illumination technology concepts and formulae in accordance with industry
practice.
results include two of – analysis, behaviour, properties of systems,
or equipment, or components, or materials.
Range
Planned review date
31 December 2014
Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process
Version Date
Last Date for Assessment
Registration
1
24 February 1998
31 December 2013
Revision
2
12 December 2000
31 December 2013
Review
3
18 December 2006
N/A
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11569 version 5
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Process
Version
Date
Last Date for Assessment
Rollover and
Revision
4
15 March 2012
N/A
Revision
5
15 January 2014
N/A
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