This unit includes the skills and knowledge required to design public lighting systems in the electricity supply industry (ESI).

It includes basic public lighting principles, including layout, principles of colour, behaviour of light, and factors that affect illumination.

It also includes factors affecting external lighting design, calculation of light output and illuminance, and special lighting situations.

The application of the skills and knowledge described in this unit may require a licence/registration to practice in the workplace.

Other conditions may also apply under state and territory legislative and regulatory licensing requirements which must be confirmed prior to commencing this unit.