MSFID4008

Assess interior light and recommend light fittings

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1

Assess project

1.1

Applicable work health and safety (WHS), legislative and organisational requirements relevant to researching and recommending lighting design are verified and complied with

1.2

Project brief is reviewed, confirmed and clarified with client

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

2

Assess current light sources

2.1

Site analysis is conducted to assess the natural light and artificial light sources

2.2

Project plans and drawings and site documents are analysed to determine current and potential influences on light source

2.3

Factors for consideration are analysed with regards to their impact on lighting

2.4

Environmental sustainability of design is assessed in terms of lighting

2.5

Design is analysed to determine requirements for achieving desired lighting effects

3

Design lighting for interior project

3.1

Research is conducted to determine cost and energy efficient lighting options to meet the requirements of the integrated design solution

3.2

Light fittings and light control devices and their locations are selected and specified on design documentation

3.3

Structural design features are reviewed in terms of effect on lighting and specifications determined to support the overall design solution

3.4

Non-structural design features are reviewed in terms of effect on lighting and potential improvements identified

3.5

Special effects are selected and specified for design

3.6

Electrician is consulted to confirm potential complications with changes to lighting design, estimate costing and determine wiring requirements to implement lighting schedule

3.7

Lighting design is assessed for conformance to industry standards and regulations

4

Draw and present lighting design

4.1

Structural and non-structural design features required to achieve lighting effects are documented on design drawings

4.2

Work and product schedules are developed

4.3

Costing is determined and documented

4.4

Lighting features are presented to client

Specifies different work environments and conditions that may affect performance. Essential operating conditions that may be present (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) are included. Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

Unit context includes: 

• WHS requirements, including legislation, building codes, material safety management systems, hazardous and dangerous goods codes, and local safe operating procedures or equivalent
• work is carried out in accordance with legislative obligations, environmental legislation, relevant health regulations, manual handling procedures, Liveable and Accessible Housing Design guidelines, and organisation insurance requirements
• work requires individual to demonstrate discretion, judgement and problem solving, plus self-management and learning skills

Lighting design includes: 

• selection of light fittings
• determination of window positions and dimensions
• uses of skylights
• position of walls
• balance of artificial and natural light sources
• inclusion of light control devices

Project brief includes: 

• client needs and objectives
• client aims and objectives, and criteria for evaluation
• milestones
• organisational or personal profiles and aims
• image requirements and function
• target market
• budget
• timeline
• consultation requirements
• colour requirements

Clients include: 

• suppliers
• manufacturers
• private clients
• colleagues
• retailers
• the public

Parameters include: 

• scope of brief
• approval to make changes (legislative and planning)
• effect or feel trying to be achieved
• functionality (short and long term)
• budget restrictions
• established timelines

Resources include: 

• computers
• computer software
• design software
• computer-aided design (CAD) software
• colour boards
• storyboards
• swatches
• product based colour systems, such as Munsell or similar
• colour matching system, such as Pantone Matching System (PMS)
• journals (directions magazines)
• artistic equipment and products
• model making equipment

Site analysis includes: 

• a visit to the building (home, office or other) to achieve a feel for the intention of the project brief and how natural light may effect it, to assess the level of radiation from the sun into the space and the angles and obstructions caused by other buildings, vegetation or man-made objects, and recording information and taking photos

Natural light includes: 

• light emitted directly by the sun or reflected from it

Artificial light includes: 

• lamps
• ceiling lights
• spotlights
• floodlights
• dimmers
• wall lights
• light-emitting diode (LED)
• energy efficient globes

Factors for consideration include: 

• ultraviolet (UV) exposure
• aspect and orientation
• window treatments
• light characteristics
• colour
• space layout
• construction methods and materials

Light control devices include: 

• motorised or automated mechanisms linked to window treatments

Structural design features include: 

• placement and dimensions of walls
• windows
• doors
• flooring and ceiling features
• poles
• posts
• columns

Non-structural lighting design features include: 

• use of colour
• fixtures
• fittings
• finishes
• soft furnishings
• furniture

Special effects include: 

• dimming
• spotlight
• flooding
• brightness
• creating space
• creating focus

Personal protective equipment includes: 

• that prescribed under legislation, regulations and enterprise policies and practices

Information and procedures include: 

• work instructions, including plans, drawings and designs
• workplace procedures relating to reporting and communication
• manufacturer specifications and operational procedures