Society of Light and Lighting

Design Diploma

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The Society recognises specialisation in lighting by the award of its Diploma to members who have attained an appropriate standard in light and lighting design and application along with relevant experience. The Diploma is available to Member grade of the Society. (see section 8). The Diploma may be awarded by the Society to a member who can demonstrate that he/she has attained a proficiency in light and lighting to an appropriate standard by: (a) experience and academic qualification or (b) experience and submission of a critical report All applicants must complete sections 1, 2, 3, 6, 7 and 10.
1. I HEREBY APPLY FOR THE SOCIETY OF LIGHT AND LIGHTING DESIGN DIPLOMA

Surname: _____________________ First names: _____________________________________ Title: _______ Date of birth: ________________

CIBSE membership number: _

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Business address Company name: ____________________________ Address: __________________________________ __________________________________________ __________________________________________

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PLEASE READ THE GUIDANCE NOTES ON PAGE 2 BEFORE COMPLETING THIS FORM

The TWO distinct routes to the awards are the ACADEMIC ROUTE and the EXPERIENCE ROUTE. Both require certain minimum levels of experience in lighting design and/or technology. Further details are shown below and in the Flowchart. A detailed analysis of the applicants experience and levels of responsibility must be provided. It may also be necessary for the applicant to attend an interview to discuss and provide further evidence of lighting expertise. ACADEMIC ROUTE The Diploma may be awarded to any member of the Society who: (a) has successfully completed a course approved by the Society or an equivalent course. and (b) has had at least FIVE years' relevant experience in light and lighting. and (c) has supplied evidence of lighting design or application experience, usually in the form of a list of completed projects along with a detailed description of at least one project (see Section 4). An interview may be required. Examples of equivalent courses are shown below. EXPERIENCE ROUTE (a) have had relevant experience in light and lighting over a period of at least 10 years, and (b) successfully complete a critical report (see Section 5) and normally attend an interview and (c) have attained a position demonstrating a level of proven competence in light and lighting equivalent to that of the relevant academic standards of the Diploma Examples of approved courses (subject to review by the Societys Education and Membership Committee) Auckland University of Technology Certificate in Illumination Engineering City and Guilds Advanced Lighting Technology (2 papers)* City and Guilds Full Technological Certificate (Lighting)* IEE HNC Endorsement in Illumination Engineering* IEE Part 3 Examination in Illumination Engineering* Lighting Education Trust Diploma in Lighting managed by South Bank University Lighting Industry Federation Advanced Lighting Certificate (including three application modules) South Bank Polytechnic Certificate (all lighting examinations and project of years 2 and 3)* South Bank University CIBSE Diploma Course The Bartlett (University College London) MSc in Light and Lighting UMIST Certificate in advanced studies in lighting, plus pass in additional project work* * Past qualifications no longer offered Examples of equivalent examinations Passes in three BTEC Level H (4 or 5) Lighting Units Other qualifications, such as those obtained in individual subjects of a degree, diploma or masters course such as architecture, building services engineering, ophthalmology or physics, will also be considered on their individual merits. Overseas lighting qualifications which are comparable with the above in academic standard will also be acceptable to the Society. Diploma Members of the (former) IES also qualify for the Diploma.

Flowchart: Routes to the Society of Light and Lighting Design Diploma

Passed CIBSE/SLL approved course or equivalent

Five years experience in light and lighting design and application

Project portfolio / Example of your work

An Interview might be required.

No relevant qualifications

Ten years experience in light and lighting design and application

Critical Report

An interview will normally be required.

Society of Light & Lighting Design Diploma

2.

RELEVANT ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS

Any awards listed below MUST be accompanied by a photocopy of the official documents, initialled by the referee (see Section 6) to verify having seen the originals Educational establishment Award including details of lighting content Date of award Referees initials

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PRACTICAL EXPERIENCE From To

Brief details of posts held, nature of duties and responsibilities (please estimate the proportion of your time spent on light and lighting) Referees initials

Employer

PLEASE USE EXTRA SHEETS IF NECESSARY Note on time spent on light and lighting: Please indicate the approximate proportion of your time spent specifically on light and lighting at each stage of your career. For example, 30% of five years plus 50% of three years plus 100% of two years will give an aggregate of five years.

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SUBMISSION OF PROJECT PORTFOLIO / EXAMPLE WORK (Academic Route)

PROJECT PORTFOLIO Submission of a Project Portfolio The purpose of the project portfolio is to enable the Diploma Panel to assess your lighting design and application experience. This portfolio should include the following: (a) A list of recent lighting projects, ideally illustrated with images, on which you have served as a senior designer/engineer; each entry should include the name and location of the project, the clients name, the project partners and a brief description, in no more than 100 words, of the project and of your role on the project. (b) A detailed description of at least one recent project which demonstrates the breadth of your experience as a lighting practitioner; this should include the following: i. The name and location of the project, the clients name and the project partners; ii. Size and scope of project and approximate cost of the lighting installation, if appropriate; iii. In no more than 500 words, describe the clients brief, the project conditions and challenges and details of what your role on the project, your approach to the lighting and how you met the brief. iv. To support your submission, provide concept sketches and presentation material (which can include narrative text), design drawings, equipment specifications, lighting calculations and completed project photographs or other output as appropriate. Format The project portfolio, included all submitted documentation, must be in English. TWO copies must be submitted and the applicant is advised to retain a further copy, as the Society will not be responsible for non-receipt. A written declaration that the portfolio is the applicants own work must accompany it. Interview The applicant may be required to attend an interview as part of the assessment for the award of the Diploma, at the discretion of the Diploma Panel based on their assessment of the project portfolio..

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SUBMISSION OF CRITICAL REPORT (Experience route)

CRITICAL REPORT Completion of a critical report The critical report may cover any lighting project or topic. Historical reviews should not normally be undertaken, except as necessary background to the submission, and most applicants will find it more profitable to concentrate, in depth, on a lighting project in which they themselves have played a professional and responsible part, rather than attempt a theoretical study. The report must demonstrate the professional ability of the applicant and the standard of work must be comparable to that of a final year project of a Higher National Diploma course or the second year of a first degree. An applicant who submits a report should have at least 5 years of relevant experience in light and lighting. It is strongly advised that candidates intending to follow this route submit a brief synopsis of their intended report topic to the Society Secretary for comment before they begin writing it. Report format The report, plus explanatory figures and illustrations, must be in English. It should normally be about 5000 words long. TWO copies must be submitted and the applicant is advised to retain a further copy, as the Society will not be responsible for non-receipt. A written declaration that the report is the applicants own work must accompany the report. Interview The applicant will normally be required to attend an interview to discuss the details of the report as part of the assessment for the award of the Diploma. Report Title................................................................................................................................................................... ..................................................................................................................................................................................... Date Completed................................................. I hereby confirm that the contents of the above titled report are my own work. Signature........................................................................................Date....................................................................... The statement will be treated as confidential by the Institution, and any interviewers. However, it is the applicants responsibility to secure any necessary clearance from employers.

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REFEREE (UNDERTAKING TO BE COMPLETED BY ALL APPLICANTS)

A responsible person who is competent to assess the professional ability of the applicant, preferably a Member of the Society of Light and Lighting with knowledge of the applicant over at least two years. The referee should initial all photocopies of certificates and other relevant documents to indicate that he/she has seen the originals, and also initial the sections of the form giving details of qualifications and experience (Sections 2 and 3), to indicate that the information is, to the best of the referees knowledge, correct.

Title....................Surname................................................Forenames.......................................................................... Address........................................................................................................................................................................ ..................................................................................................................................................................................... ............................................................................... Post Code........................ Tel No................................................. Class of Society Membership......................Other professional qualifications ....................................................

Signature of referee ..

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UNDERTAKING TO BE COMPLETED BY ALL APPLICANTS

I have read the included explanatory notes before completing this form

I (Name in block letters) .............................................................................................................................................. certify the statement of particulars to be correct

Signature of Applicant..............................................................................Date...................................................................

The completed application form together with the necessary fee (25 including VAT) and certificates/critical report/professional review statement should be sent to: The Secretary, Society of Light and Lighting, 222 Balham High Road, London SW12 9BS. Tel: 020 8675 5211.

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APPLICATION FOR MEMBER OF THE SOCIETY

Having received the award of the Diploma you are also a Member of the Society of Light and Lighting and may use the designatory letters MSLL. Note that for Members there is an extra annual fee over and above the basic annual subscription payable to CIBSE. This is currently 20 per annum and is payable from 1 January. Note that if are NOT ALREADY a CIBSE or SLL member you should submit the current Society joining and annual subscription fees. Please also complete Section 9.

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DECLARATION (to be completed if also applying for the Member class)

I certify that the information herein is correct. I agree that, in the event of my election to any class of membership of the Society of Light and Lighting, I will be governed by the provision of the Articles, Bylaws and Rules of the Society as they are now formed or as they may be hereafter altered; I agree to abide by the Code of Professional Conduct, and will do all in my power to advance the objects of the Society; provided that whenever I shall signify in writing to the Secretary of the Society that I wish to withdraw from the Society, I shall, after payment of any arrears which may be due by me at that period, be free from this obligation. I understand that in becoming a member in any class of the Society other than Student member I shall also become an Affiliate of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers and shall be required to abide by the relevant provisions of the Royal Charter, Bylaws and Code of Conduct

of that body; and that if for any reason my membership of the Institution is terminated then so will be my membership of the Society.

Signature of applicant: ___________________________________ Date: ____________________

Each application will be considered by the Council of the Society of Light and Lighting and successful applicants will be presented with a certificate. The certificate will remain the property of the Society and must be returned to the Society on demand. Recipients of the awards may not use any abbreviated form of title but may use the full title of the award, ie Society of Light and Lighting Design Diploma.

10. FEES Please send the application fee (25 inc VAT) plus the joining fee and initial years subscription with the application (see separate sheet for details). DO NOT PAY ANY SUPPLEMENTARY FEES at this stage. Cheques should be made out to CIBSE. Payments by cheque are only accepted in sterling drawn on a UK clearing bank. Alternatively, members may pay by Mastercard, Visa, Switch or Visa Delta. If using one of the latter methods, please complete the section below. Please charge my credit card: Cardholders name: ____________________________________________ Cardholders address: House no: _____ Street: ____________________________________________ Area and City:________________________________________________________________________ County: _____________________Postcode: _________________ Country: ______________________ Card number: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Valid from: _ _ _ _ Card expiry date: _ _ _ _ Switch issue no: _ Cardholders signature: ________________________________ Date: ___/___/___
Please include the three digits from the back of your card

Checklist for applicants Your application should include: This form fully completed by you and the referee, and signed by both you and the referee

A non-returnable application fee 25* * Plus joining and subscription fees if not already a CIBSE/SLL member applying also for the Member class Photocopies of any relevant certificates indicating achievement of academic awards Extra sheets if needed for Sections 2 and 3 HAVE YOU SIGNED THE UNDERTAKING (Section 7)? Names and brief details of successful applicants will be published periodically. Directory of Lighting Consultants The Society publishes details of firms offering consultancy services in light and lighting. To be included, the firm must employ at least one holder of the Society of Light & Lighting Design Diploma. Details of the Directory of Lighting Consultants are available on the SLL website www.sll.org.uk or from the Society Secretary. Prepared and issued by the Education and Membership Committee of the Society of Light and Lighting, 222 Balham High Road, London SW12 9BS, Tel: 020 8772 3680, Fax: 020 8673 3302, e-mail: lpeck@cibse.org All enquiries to the Secretary, Society of Light and Lighting, at the above address.