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 accredited by the KNX Association to organize KNX Tutor courses (KNX++ training centres). Successful participation in the KNX Basic and Advanced courses is a prerequisite 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 stay continuously updated on the latest KNX developments through one or more of the following methods:
- 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 the main focus on building automation.