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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Interpret lighting requirements
   • Evaluate project specifications, parameters and constraints, and confirm with client
   • Determine intended space functions and associated activities and desired effects
   • Select work resources based on the needs of the project
   • Identify key project stakeholders and establish required communication protocols
2. Assess existing orientation and natural light
   • Determine natural light and ultraviolet (UV) penetration from site analysis
   • Determine aspect and orientation from project brief and building plans
   • Examine window treatments and placement for their efficiency in controlling light
   • Review selection of colours for walls, ceilings, furnishings and wall hangings for their effect on raising or lowering the effect of light into the space
   • Assess methods of site light control and light control devices for their effect on natural light.
3. Determine supplementary lighting requirements
   • Identify and assess supplementary lighting sources and their potential to achieve the desired lighting effects
   • Research and assess the ongoing maintenance and environmental impact of potential supplementary lighting
   • Identify actual and potential location for supplementary lighting and determine required changes to achieve desired outcomes
   • Analyse effect of supplementary lighting on the existing or proposed colour spectrum
4. Generate lighting concepts
   • Use creative methodologies to generate lighting concepts and themes
   • Assess concepts against the project brief to select most viable solution
   • Present concept to client using support documentation suited to the scope of the project
   • Discuss ideas with client and modify concept according to feedback
   • Select lighting options that meet industry standards and accurately document specifications
5. Revise and refine solution
   • Revise and refine lighting concepts through a process of reflection and testing
   • Examine environmental aspects of lighting solution and identify and integrate options for improved sustainability
   • Research and select appropriate lighting options that meet industry standards
   • Select the final lighting design that best meets the requirements of the brief
6. Present lighting solution
   • Document lighting solution using industry symbols and conventions for all fittings and components
   • Relate selection of light fittings to layout, including furniture, ceiling forms and natural light
   • Develop and document comprehensive schedule for lighting design
   • Present lighting solution and clearly explain key features and benefits
   • Analyse client feedback and response to determine success in achieving client satisfaction
   • Evaluate work through feedback and own reflection, and identify potential improvements for use in future projects