What we do - As an influential professional body, we are consulted by government on a wide range of issues, including legislation and regulations that affect the built environment. We aim to ensure that proposed measures are both effective and practicable, by serving on committees, and commenting on draft legislation, reports and consultations.
2. The Institution of Lighting
Professionals (ILP) is the UK and
Ireland's largest and most influential
professional lighting association,
dedicated solely to excellence in
lighting.
3. Our vision
The Institution of Lighting Professionals unites the skills of engineering, design
and technology in order to deliver quality lighting for the built environment
and achieve public benefit.
In setting and establishing standards for good practice, the Institution seeks
to ensure that its members attain and develop the professional knowledge,
education and skills to meet necessary competencies, and to enhance their
careers.
Working on exterior and interior projects, in public spaces, workplace, leisure,
retail and residential applications, members of the Institution of Lighting
Professionals deliver excellence in light and lighting, a quality which is
recognised by both private and public sectors.
4. What we do
As an influential professional body, we are
consulted by government on a wide range
of issues, including legislation and
regulations that affect the built
environment. We aim to ensure that
proposed measures are both effective and
practicable, by serving on committees, and
commenting on draft legislation, reports
and consultations.
•THE LIGHTING JOURNAL
•CONTINUOUS PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
•TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SUPPORT
•REGIONS
•YOUNG LIGHTING PROFESSIONALS
5. We focus on you
The Institution of Lighting Professionals is an educational charity and
our main focus is on individual members. That means we focus on
YOU not your company.
We offer a variety of CPD training courses, technical advice and up-
to-date information, helping you build & further your career and
encourage you, so you feel more competent in your job role.
We also hold and support various events around the country, bringing
together, like-minded people in the lighting industry who can then
share information, ideas and most importantly, build a network of
colleagues & friends.
Have a look at our available courses -
https://www.theilp.org.uk/careers/training/
7. TRAINING – Upcoming one day
courses and dates
• Fundamental Lighting Course – everything you (or a colleague?)
needed to know about lighting but was too afraid to ask…
DATES – 23 February & 9 November 2016
• Practical Street Lighting Course - A course for street lighting
engineers filled with information, hands on sessions and smart
exercises.
DATES – 3 March & 16 November 2016
• TR22 Managing a Vital Asset: Lighting Supports Course - Vital training
on TR22 for street lighting professionals at all career levels.
DATE – 14 September 2016
For more information and availability,
please email jo@theilp.org.uk
8. TRAINING - International
For more details please contact
Jess Gallacher,
ILP Operations Manager at
jess@theilp.org.uk
Regent House
Regent Place
Rugby
Warwickshire
CV21 2PN
UK
Telephone: +441788 576492
10. Exterior Lighting Diploma – upcoming dates
Spring Term Module 1
Monday 8 February – Friday 12 February 2016
Spring Term Module 2
Monday 11 April – Friday 15 April 2016
Spring Term Module 3
Monday 6 June – Friday 10 June 2016
For more information and availability,
please email dip@theilp.org.uk
11. NEW Premier Corporate Membership
‘Investing in the lighting profession to drive your business forward’
Guy Harding, VP Membership says ‘Our new ILP Premier Corporate membership is designed to
deliver a top quality membership package. This is aimed at companies wishing to benefit from one
streamlined payment process and also take advantage of support initiatives suited to your company’s
needs- from the industry’s most influential professional lighting association. We are introducing some
excellent new resources:
Fast track your employees’ lighting careers using our voucher scheme with offers on education,
training and events. I wholeheartedly agree with Stuart Green our VP for education when he says ‘I
firmly believe that education is a prime driver for the future of our profession’.
Position your company in front of the ILP’s top lighting professionals and host a CPD presentation at
ILP and YLP events; boost your marketing presence with our new facility to promote your CPD
activities in the ILP newsletter.
Welcome to our Premier circle. We hope you’ll enjoy our premier service available throughout the
year to you, our valued members.
12. NEW Premier Corporate Membership
BENEFITS
ILP Premier membership is a progressive scheme which offers your organisation benefits over and
above those of standard Corporate membership and invites you to share these as follows:
•Four staff as members with your annual fee.
•5% off regular membership for unlimited additional staff.
•An opportunity to host a CPD presentation at an ILP or YLP event- a minimum of one 20 minute
session per year.
•An invitation to contribute to ILP national agendas, to be discussed at national forums.
•Promotion of your CPD activities in the ILP newsletter.
•Advertorial presence in the Lighting Journal- half page (300 words and illustration) per annum.
•Use of our special ‘Premier’ logo in your marketing material
•A feature on the ILP Premier Membership profile news and innovations web page.
•£500 voucher redeemable on services and events as follows:
•Exterior Lighting Diploma.
•Nationally organised events like the Professional Lighting Summit.
•Professional Lighting Guides, Technical Reports and Publications.
•The ILP Job Vacancy service
All the above for an annual fee of just £1900.00.
Please contact Chantal on chantal@theilp.org.uk or call on 01788 576492 to sign up.
13. Events 2016
Please see following, upcoming events for 2016 –
•Lightschool (Part of the Surface Design Show), 9-11 February,
London. FREE to register.
•Lightscene, 21 April - Save the Date!
•How To Be Brilliant, starts in April, London. (info coming soon)
•Professional Lighting Summit, 15-16 June - Save the Date!
14.
15. Reasons to join
The ILP is dedicated to providing the information, support and services that enable
you to qualify and work to high standards in lighting.
1. Gain professional recognition through the use of post nominal letters.
Demonstrate professionalism and competence to employers, associates and
clients.
2. Receive the Lighting Journal which delivers news, views and guidance for your
work and career progression.
3. Receive discounts on the many events and full range of technical reports
published by the ILP.
4. ILP's Training and CPD Programmes ensure you are well placed to maintain and
develop your skills, and progress your career.
5. Access to comprehensive technical advice on all lighting issues via a technical
support network.
6. ILP runs a series of technical events nationally, which members are invited to
attend.
7. Regular updates on lighting courses and training on current topics are sent to
all members, enabling technical competence.
8. Our extensive range of training, CPD events and conferences ensures there are
many opportunities to network with fellow lighting professionals.
9. The seven ILP Regions give you convenient local access to fellow professionals
and a range of technical and networking events.
10. Under 35? The Young Lighting Professionals (YLP) group provides a dedicated
network and its own programmes just for you.
The Lighting Journal is the official, monthly magazine of the Institution and is exceptional in delivering information on all aspects of the lighting profession. Issues include a lively mix from technical articles, developments, and detailed case studies, to new products and services, professional news, opinion and debate. Lighting Journal also regularly investigates new research, examines its findings, and considers its implications for lighting in the future.
CPD
It is essential that all lighting professionals can demonstrate continuing professionalism and competence. Our programme of courses, seminars and events plays a key role in helping lighting professionals maintain and update their existing skills, acquire new skills, and develop their career. The newly launched Lighting Professional Development Framework is set up for members to achieve their full potential, reach personal objectives, strengthen professional credibility, and accelerate career development.
TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE AND SUPPORT
We have a network of technical study panels that contribute to British, European and International Standards, and produce technical reports on a wide range of lighting topics, providing essential guidance to the profession. Technical advice is available via the Institution’s Professional Services Managers.
REGIONS
The ILP has a strong regional network in the UK and Ireland, giving members a chance to view presentations on the latest issues and developments in the lighting community. Attending regional events also offers the valuable opportunity to network with fellow lighting professionals.
YOUNG LIGHTING PROFESSIONALS
The YLP group is part of the ILP, and is run by young lighting professionals aged 35 and under. They represent the views and opinions of younger members of the profession and provide a special focus for those interested in or developing a career in lighting. There are no additional fees or qualifications required to join – the only requirement is ILP membership.
TRAINING
We offer many training courses including the Exterior Lighting Diploma, and short courses. The courses offered enable lighting professionals to maximise their potential and build their knowledge base to make them stand out from the crowd. For more information, please visit https://www.theilp.org.uk/careers/training/
TRAINING
We offer many training courses including the Exterior Lighting Diploma, and short courses. The courses offered enable lighting professionals to maximise their potential and build their knowledge base to make them stand out from the crowd. For more information, please visit https://www.theilp.org.uk/careers/training/
TRAINING
We offer many training courses including the Exterior Lighting Diploma, and short courses. The courses offered enable lighting professionals to maximise their potential and build their knowledge base to make them stand out from the crowd. For more information, please visit https://www.theilp.org.uk/careers/training/
EVENTS
We organise events regularly nationwide to educate and promote good lighting. Our events range from regional technical meetings to large scale exhibitions and conferences, bringing together product and service providers. We also arrange seminars on a range of issues to provide the latest information and to educate those new to the industry.
These are the highlights of our calendar over the next few months.
EVENTS
We organise events regularly nationwide to educate and promote good lighting. Our events range from regional technical meetings to large scale exhibitions and conferences, bringing together product and service providers. We also arrange seminars on a range of issues to provide the latest information and to educate those new to the industry.
These are the highlights of our calendar over the next few months.