Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
NJAT-0092
Organization's ID:
J259LM.K1; J259LM.K2
Organization:
electrical training ALLIANCE
Location:
Hybrid
Length:
24 hours
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Vocational-Certificate 1 lighting applications
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to give an overview of lamp types, the quantity and quality of light sources and some basics on lighting control. The objective of Level II is understanding lighting retrofit and provide in-depth coverage of fluorescent lighting, High Intensity Discharge (HID) lighting, and LED lighting systems.

Learning Outcomes:

  • define color temperature and understand the relationship of light sources and their color temperature
  • identify and describe various styles of luminaires and their lighting functions
  • calculate light levels using the watts-per-square-foot method and using the simple lumen method
  • describe lamp ballast system applications and identify various HID ballast configurations
  • identify what affects the light output and useful life of an LED or LED lighting system and interpret LED photometric data
  • describe how to connect and control LED lighting systems
  • identify the LED lighting system required for a specific application

General Topics:

  • Basic concepts in lighting
  • The science of light
  • Qualities of light sources
  • Day lighting
  • Lamps
  • Luminaires
  • Lighting controls
  • Quantity and quality of light
  • Basic lighting retrofit and energy codes
  • Understanding fluorescent and hid lighting terminology
  • The ABCS of electronic fluorescent ballasts
  • The ABCS of high intensity discharge (HID) ballasts I
  • The ABCS of high intensity discharge (HID) ballasts II
  • Introduction to led lighting and technology
  • Led lighting in detail
  • Led lighting applications
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Classroom Exercise
  • Computer Based Training
  • Discussion
  • Laboratory
  • Learner Presentations
  • Lectures
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Other
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)
  • Presentations
  • Quizzes
  • Classroom Participation

Minimum Passing Score:

75%
Supplemental Materials