Industrial Lighting Systems Design Training Course

Course Introduction

Industrial Lighting Systems Design Training Course is designed to provide participants with comprehensive knowledge and practical skills for planning, designing, evaluating, and optimizing industrial lighting systems that enhance workplace safety, energy efficiency, productivity, and operational performance. The course covers lighting design principles, illumination standards, fixture selection, electrical distribution, lighting controls, emergency lighting, and sustainable lighting technologies to ensure reliable and cost-effective lighting solutions for industrial facilities.

Industrial lighting plays a vital role in supporting safe working environments, improving employee productivity, reducing operational risks, and minimizing energy consumption. Manufacturing plants, warehouses, oil and gas facilities, mining operations, utilities, processing plants, airports, ports, and commercial industries require lighting systems that comply with international standards while meeting specific operational and environmental requirements. This course equips participants with the engineering knowledge and practical techniques required to design high-performance industrial lighting systems that balance functionality, efficiency, reliability, and lifecycle cost.

Participants will gain practical knowledge of lighting calculations, illuminance requirements, luminance, glare control, color rendering, lighting layouts, fixture selection, cable sizing, electrical load calculations, energy-efficient lighting design, emergency lighting systems, hazardous area lighting, lighting control systems, maintenance planning, commissioning, testing, and performance evaluation. Practical design exercises and real-world industrial case studies enable participants to confidently develop lighting solutions that comply with engineering standards and operational objectives.

The course also explores the integration of industrial lighting systems with Building Management Systems (BMS), Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA), Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT), smart lighting controls, occupancy sensors, daylight harvesting systems, energy management systems, digital monitoring platforms, predictive maintenance applications, and enterprise asset management solutions. Participants will understand how integrated lighting technologies improve operational efficiency, energy performance, asset reliability, and facility management.

Emerging technologies including Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital twins, Li-Fi communication, adaptive lighting systems, cloud-based lighting management platforms, wireless lighting controls, smart LED technologies, predictive analytics, edge computing, and advanced energy optimization tools are transforming industrial lighting design practices. This course introduces these innovations while emphasizing engineering excellence, sustainability, regulatory compliance, environmental responsibility, workplace safety, and continuous improvement.

Upon successful completion, participants will possess the practical competence to design, evaluate, install, commission, and optimize industrial lighting systems. They will be equipped to improve workplace visibility, reduce energy consumption, enhance operational safety, ensure compliance with international lighting standards, strengthen asset performance, optimize maintenance strategies, and support sustainable industrial operations.

Duration

5 days

Who Should Attend

• Electrical Engineers

• Industrial Electrical Designers

• Lighting Design Engineers

• Facility Engineers

• Maintenance Engineers

• Plant Engineers

• Electrical Project Engineers

• Building Services Engineers

• Energy Management Engineers

• Industrial Consultants

• HSE Engineers

• Utility Engineers

• Commissioning Engineers

• Electrical Supervisors

• Asset Management Engineers

Course Objectives

• Develop comprehensive knowledge of industrial lighting design principles, illumination engineering practices, and internationally recognized lighting standards.

• Understand lighting calculations, fixture selection, illumination requirements, glare control, color rendering, and lighting quality for industrial facilities.

• Apply engineering best practices for designing energy-efficient industrial lighting systems that improve safety, productivity, reliability, and operational performance.

• Perform systematic lighting calculations, electrical load analysis, cable sizing, and lighting layout design using structured engineering methodologies.

• Strengthen competency in integrating industrial lighting systems with BMS, SCADA, IIoT platforms, energy management systems, and smart lighting technologies.

• Improve lighting performance through effective selection of luminaires, lighting controls, emergency lighting systems, and maintenance planning strategies.

• Conduct comprehensive lighting audits, commissioning activities, performance evaluations, and regulatory compliance assessments for industrial facilities.

• Analyze lighting performance, energy consumption, maintenance records, and operational data to support continuous improvement and lifecycle optimization.

• Explore emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, digital twins, adaptive lighting, Li-Fi, wireless controls, predictive analytics, and cloud-based lighting management platforms.

• Build practical competence to design, document, supervise, audit, and continuously improve industrial lighting systems while ensuring safety, sustainability, energy efficiency, and regulatory compliance.

Course Outline

Module 1: Fundamentals of Industrial Lighting Design

• Principles of industrial lighting supporting safe and efficient workplace operations

• Understanding illumination concepts, lighting quality, and visual performance requirements

• International lighting standards governing industrial facility design and operation

• Roles and responsibilities of engineers involved in industrial lighting projects

Module 2: Lighting Calculations and Design Principles

• Performing illuminance calculations for industrial workspaces and production facilities

• Designing lighting layouts that maximize visibility and operational efficiency

• Applying glare control techniques to improve visual comfort and workplace safety

• Selecting lighting solutions based on operational and environmental requirements

Module 3: Lighting Equipment Selection

• Selecting industrial luminaires for indoor and outdoor operating environments effectively

• Evaluating LED technologies for long-term energy efficiency and operational reliability

• Choosing lighting fixtures suitable for hazardous, corrosive, and demanding locations

• Assessing lighting equipment performance using engineering selection criteria

Module 4: Electrical Design for Lighting Systems

• Calculating lighting electrical loads supporting reliable power distribution systems

• Sizing cables and protective devices for industrial lighting installations accurately

• Designing lighting circuits to ensure safety, efficiency, and future scalability

• Coordinating lighting installations with electrical distribution infrastructure effectively

Module 5: Lighting Controls and Energy Management

• Implementing occupancy sensors to improve industrial lighting energy efficiency

• Applying daylight harvesting technologies supporting sustainable lighting operation

• Integrating lighting controls with Building Management Systems and energy platforms

• Optimizing lighting schedules through intelligent control system programming techniques

Module 6: Emergency and Specialized Lighting Systems

• Designing emergency lighting systems supporting safe evacuation during power failures

• Applying hazardous area lighting requirements for explosive industrial environments

• Selecting security lighting systems protecting industrial facilities and infrastructure

• Verifying emergency lighting performance through inspection and functional testing

Module 7: Installation, Testing, and Commissioning

• Supervising industrial lighting installation following engineering quality standards

• Conducting commissioning procedures verifying lighting system operational performance

• Performing lighting measurements supporting design validation and regulatory compliance

• Preparing commissioning documentation and maintenance records for facility management

Module 8: Emerging Technologies in Industrial Lighting

• Artificial intelligence supporting adaptive lighting control and energy optimization

• Industrial Internet of Things enabling intelligent lighting monitoring and diagnostics

• Digital twins improving lighting system planning and lifecycle management decisions

• Wireless lighting technologies enhancing flexibility and operational efficiency significantly

Module 9: Maintenance, Auditing, and Compliance

• Developing preventive maintenance programs for industrial lighting infrastructure effectively

• Conducting lighting audits supporting operational excellence and regulatory compliance

• Managing lighting asset documentation using digital maintenance management systems

• Evaluating lighting performance through key engineering performance indicators consistently

Module 10: Best Practices and Continuous Improvement

• Establishing comprehensive industrial lighting design frameworks for engineering excellence

• Benchmarking lighting performance against international industrial lighting standards

• Developing continuous improvement initiatives supporting sustainable lighting management

• Implementing lifecycle optimization strategies improving lighting reliability and efficiency

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com Tel: +254 721 331 808

Training Venue 

The training will be held at our Upskill Training Centre. We also offer training for a group (at a discount of 10% to 50%) at requested location all over the world. The Onsite course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, buffet lunch, airport transfers, Upskill gift package, and guided tour.

Visa application, travel expenses, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Upskill certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: training@upskilldevelopment.com, +254 721 331 808

Terms of Payment:

Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 3 working days before commencement of the training so as to enable us to prepare better.