Lighting manufacturer Ansell Lighting has taken its support partnership with Warrington & Vale Royal College further by challenging students with real-life projects, designed to enhance learning, develop practical skills, and support future careers.
The tasks – set by Ansell’s Lighting Design Manager, Ken Chua – required the students to create lighting schemes for different environments using Relux, an application used by manufacturers to establish the number and placement of light fittings in a space.
The students, who are currently undertaking the Level 1 City and Guild certification in Electrical Installation, worked collaboratively to design a lighting scheme for a sports hall.
The assessment considered the placement of light fittings and emergency fitments, as well as their ability to factor in sustainability (such as the replacement of old halogens with energy-efficient LEDs).
Level 3 students working towards the Advanced Technical Diploma in Electrical Installation, on the other hand, were tasked with creating a lighting scheme for a large open office space, which featured additional rooms such as a reception, canteen, and toilets.
Their work will be assessed based on their research of appropriate lighting levels and will contribute to their final qualification.
Developing practical skills for electrical careers
Mark Abbott, Managing Director at Ansell Lighting, explains, “We have worked with the college extensively in recent years – providing support and resources for electrical apprentices and full-time students, as well as team members undertaking regular talks, and presentations on the latest lighting technology and products – but this is the first time we have worked with them on a lighting project.
“We’re proud to be able to support local future talent and are looking forward to seeing what solutions the students come up with. Hopefully this experience will give them the skills they need to progress their studies and careers.”
Karl Hill, Subject Leader for Electrical Installation at Warrington & Vale Royal College, notes, “It’s fantastic to work with Ansell Lighting again and [to] welcome the staff into the college to talk with the students and help them develop the practical skills they will need in a work environment.
“As a local manufacturer, it’s excellent for the students to see the types of roles they can progress to after completing their qualifications.”
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