Lighting Certification Exam
Efficiency Vermont is pleased to provide the following information on the National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions (NCQLP) Lighting Certification (LC) exam. In an effort to support the development of professional lighting knowledge among Vermont lighting trade allies and design professionals, Efficiency Vermont is offering financial assistance ― up to $500― to eligible exam applicants.
Efficiency Vermont Financial Assistance
Efficiency Vermont is offering up to a $500 incentive to eligible LC exam applicants in order to offset a portion of the NCQLP exam fee and to encourage participation in an LC exam preparation course. Applicants can apply for a $300 incentive towards the NCQLP exam fee. Additionally, a $200 incentive towards an LC exam preparatory course is available. The financial assistance offer has the following requirements:
- Applicant must be a Vermont resident or be employed by a Vermont-based business.
- Applicant must provide proof of exam registration & payment (for $300 incentive).
- Applicant must provide proof of prep course registration & payment (for $200 incentive).
- If an applicant's employer is paying for the exam fee and/or course fee, the employer is eligible to receive the Efficiency Vermont incentive.
- Applicants are eligible for the financial assistance offer one time only, pass or fail.
Interested individuals should contact JJ Vandette at jvandette@veic.org or 802-540-7915.
Why Become Lighting Certified?
A Lighting Certified professional is someone who has demonstrated, through testing and continuing education, that they have the technical knowledge and experience required to provide a design or consultation that meets or exceeds the project requirements. According to NCQLP:
- The LC credential demonstrates to clients/customers that you have acquired the necessary knowledge, understanding, and ability to apply lighting principles and techniques successfully.
- The LC indicates your commitment to career development and professional practice.
- The LC acknowledges your broad knowledge base in an increasingly specialized practice, making you a valuable asset to not only your company, but the industry as well.
Several organizations now require NCQLP Lighting Certification for consulting lighting professionals. The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA), for example, has the following requirement in the "Facilities Standards for Public Building Service" applicable to all federal buildings:
Lighting design shall be performed or supervised by a practitioner credentialed as Lighting Certified (LC) by the National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions (NCQLP). Section 6.8 Interior Lighting, Day Lighting, and Control Systems.
In Vermont, the Efficiency Vermont RELIGHT Lighting Design program uses the LC designation as one of the participation qualifications. Applicants who pass the LC exam are eligible to participate in the RELIGHT program.
LC Examination Details
NCQLP offers the Lighting Certification examination for lighting professionals in design, installation, operations, and maintenance of lighting equipment and systems. The examination tests baseline knowledge of techniques and technologies required for efficient and effective lighting practice.
The 2012 NCQLP LC exam will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2012 in Boston and New York City.
To be eligible to sit for the examination, applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university and have three years of lighting-related experience, OR have a total of six years of lighting-related experience.
For complete exam details or to apply, please refer to the NCQLP LC Candidate Handbook, available at the National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions website.
LC Exam Preparation
The LC examination is a comprehensive exam testing knowledge across the professional lighting industry. Regardless of a candidate's background or experience level, a preparatory course is highly recommended. The following LC exam prep courses are available to exam applicants, and qualify for the Efficiency Vermont $200 prep course incentive. Other courses may be available; contact Efficiency Vermont to determine incentive eligibility.
- GE Lighting Institute - LC Exam Prep Course
- IESNA New York City Section Study Group
- Format: Online or in person, 8 weeks
- Info: IESNA NYC
- Philips Lighting - NCQLP Exam Review
- The Lighting Education Institute - Lighting Certification Review
About NCQLP
The National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions (NCQLP) is a nonprofit organization that establishes the education, experience, and examination requirements for baseline certification across the lighting professions. As part of their mission, they have established a certification process by which practitioners in lighting and related fields, through testing, demonstrate their knowledge and experience across the lighting professions. This is the Lighting Certified (LC) credential.
Please visit the National Council on Qualifications for the Lighting Professions for more information about NCQLP.