Tutor knowledge
One of the requirements for organizing a certified KNX course is that the teacher has successfully taken a KNX Tutor course. The KNX Tutor course can be taken at a KNX training centre which is accredited by KNX Association for the organization of KNX Tutor courses (KNX++ training centres). A successful participation in the KNX Basic and Advanced course is a prerequisite in order to be admitted to the KNX Tutor course. The list of training centres that have scheduled KNX courses can be found on the KNX website.
Note:
- Only a KNX tutor who has the KNX tutor certificate shall teach the theoretical as well as the practical part of KNX courses. During practical classes, it is however allowed that the KNX tutor is assisted by a colleague who only has the partner certificate. KNX Association has the right to inspect the acquired KNX tutor certificate at all times.
- Recommendation: the KNX certified training centre should have at least one KNX certified tutor on the payroll
Recommendations for KNX tutors
- Teaching experience: A KNX tutor should be able to present proof of educational knowledge and experience in technical adult training.
- Practical experience in conventional electrical installation techniques: A KNX tutor should be familiar with the conventional electrical installation techniques. Only in this way is he able to assess the application of the KNX bus and spell out convincingly its advantages.
- Knowledge of other bus systems in Building System Engineering and building automation: As the KNX bus system is frequently compared to other bus systems in building system engineering and building automation, KNX tutors should be capable of explaining similarities and differences between different bus systems and be able to convey this to the students.
- Update of tutor knowledge: The tutor shall keep him/herself continuously up to date with the latest KNX developments in any or several of the underneath mentioned ways:
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- Study of any new versions of the KNX tutor documentation made available electronically to certified training centres;
- Participation in the annual KNX conference for training centres;
- Study of the KNX journal;
- Study of KNX related product documentation;
- Visits to national or international fairs with main focus on building automation.
KNX Training equipment
The training centre shall own at least two fixed or mobile training rigs. Maximum two students are allowed to work on one training rig. The training rigs may not be rented from other training centres or institutions.
Equipment Basic course
Please note that this equipment is also the same equipment as for the Condensed Practical Basic course/Refresher course.
The underneath mentioned product types shall be available in each training rig:
- Switch actuator
- Dimming actuator
- Shutter actuator
- The above products can be replaced by a multifunction actuator, e.g. switch/shutter actuator or a dim/switch actuator etc.
- Sensors with functions to 'switch', 'relative dimming' and 'drive control (shutter)'
- Line coupler
- IP router (optional)
- Power supply
- 1 KNX RF S-Mode sensor and 1 KNX TP/RF media coupler (only for training centres that are located in a country in which the use of the 868 MHz frequency is allowed).
| Example of a mobile KNX training rig | Example of a fixed KNX training rig |
Equipment Advanced course
Please note that this equipment is also the same equipment as for Condensed Practical Advanced course.
The underneath mentioned product types shall be additionally available in each training rig next to the equipment listed for the Basic course:
- Logical modules (standalone or part of other available equipment)
- KNX/DALI Gateway
- Weather station (optional)
- KNX IP Secure router
- Recommended: RF or TP secure products
Equipment HVAC Specialist course
The underneath mentioned product types shall be additionally available in each training rig next to the equipment listed for the Basic course:
- Individual room controller
- Fan coil actuator
- Logical modules (standalone or part of other available equipment)
- Weather station
- Recommended: Visualization panel with integrated room temperature controller
Equipment Tutor course
There is no need for extra KNX components for this course type.
Computer / Software
- The computer of the tutor shall be equipped with an ETS Professional license.
- On the student’s PC, at least an ETS Lite shall be installed. The student is allowed to bring his/her own PC to the course.
Media equipment
A projector, smart board, or similar media equipment shall be available in the room(s).
Note: It is recommended that the training rooms are subdivided into a theoretical and a practical room.