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.

1. The Institution of
Lighting Professionals
delivering excellence in lighting

2. ILP Professional Industry Partners support technical output from the
Institution and are recognised at all national ILP events.
Please ask us to find out how your organisation can become a PIP.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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
• PROFESSIONAL INDUSTRY PARTNERS

6. 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 - One day courses

8. NEW: Practical Street Lighting Course
The ILP has just launched a brand new course for street lighting
engineers filled with information, hands on sessions and smart
exercises. You might not have had the opportunity for formal training
on these subjects – we aim to make sure you have the practical
knowledge and experience you need to add to your competency in
three key areas:
• Light meters and photometers
• Cable calculations
• Street lighting electrical know-how
For more information and to book your place on courses in Rugby,
Glasgow and Edinburgh go to the below link –
https://www.theilp.org.uk/careers/training/psl/

9. Exterior Lighting Diploma

10. Calendar of events
The Institution of Lighting Professionals has launched its 2014
programme of events, packed with potential for all lighting
professionals.
• Surveyor and ILP Conference, 24 June 2014, London (all day)
• How to be brilliant at: Portfolios, 24 June 2014, London (pm)
• How to be brilliant at: Daylighting, 29 July 2014, London
• Professional Lighting Summit, 24-25 September 2014, Solihull

11. 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.

12. Thank you
01788 576492
www.theilp.org.uk
@the_ilp
Institution of Lighting Professionals