Training and Consultancy

Colour contrast and lighting - training course (Cymru)

Summary: Learn how an effectively contrasted environment can make a difference.

• Overview and objectives
• Learning objectives
• Course detail
• How to book
• Other RNIB training courses
• Contact us

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Overview and objectives

Interested in creating safe, inclusive housing for older people?

By using colour it is possible to create a visual contrast between surfaces to help people differentiate between them. It can also be used to highlight key features and safety features. An effectively contrasted environment will reduce the risk of injury, enabling people to see edges between surfaces and perceive depth and difference more easily.

This course has been developed following extensive research carried out by RNIB Cymru working with the Welsh Assembly Government.

• Suitable for: Occupational Therapists, Care and Repair Officers, Liaison Officers, Support Officers, Disability Facilities Grant Officers, Rehabilitation Officers, Architects, Surveyors, Facilities Management teams
• Pre-requisites: None.

Learning objectives

On completion of this course, you will:

• Understand the importance of colour contrast in the housing context
• Analyse colour contrast in an existing environment
• Understand and measure Light Reflective Values
• Be able to use colour rendering and appreciate the affect of lighting
• Make recommendations for the improvement of colour contrast in housing.

Course detail

• Duration: One day (9.30am to 4.30pm)
• Fee: £120.00 - new lower fee!
• Discounts: Available for Occupational Therapists
• Venues and Dates:
  2 June 2008 - Neath
  10 June 2008 - Llandudno Junction
  17 June 2008 - Cardiff.

In-house course option

A cost-effective option for larger groups of no more than 16 participants. For this option, we run the course at your premises and the fee is £750.00 plus VAT and trainer expenses. Please contact our Business Development Team to discuss your requirements.

How to book

To book a place on one of our public courses, please fill out our open training booking form.

Alternatively, please telephone our Business Development Team on 01733 37 53 45 or email busdev@rnib.org.uk.

Other RNIB training courses

Please visit our business services training page for details of other courses available.

This training course is supported by RNIB Cymru.

Contact us

Business Development Team
RNIB Innovation and Disability Access Services
PO Box 173
Peterborough
PE2 6WS
Telephone 01733 37 53 45
Email busdev@rnib.org.uk

Content author: busdev@rnib.org.uk

Last updated: 28/04/2008 15:52