In this spirited episode of Get a Grip on Lighting, hosts dive deep into the highs and hiccups of the LSC training held in Dallas — a hands-on lighting controls certification course that left attendees saying, "It hurt good." 

🔥 Highlights Include: 

• Insights from course creators Webster Marsh, Ron Kuszmar, and Chris O'Shea as they reflect on what worked and what evolved. 


• Emphasis on hands-on learning over theory, adapting curriculum in real-time to meet student needs. 


• Big takeaway? Lighting controls education is vital — and the industry is yearning for it. 

🧠 Why This Matters: 

• The training emphasized real-world scenarios, offering immediate value to distributors and techs. 


• Students learned how to translate lighting control drawings into actionable installations — often for the first time. 


• The importance of legacy systems and maintaining older dimmer panels stirred lively discussion, pointing to a massive opportunity in the controls space. 

🧾 Final Thoughts: 

• Education in lighting controls is no longer optional—it’s essential. 


• Plans for a second course (LS-C II) to dig deeper into legacy tech and advanced integration. 

👉 Ready to be part of the revolution in lighting controls? Hit that like button, subscribe, and learn more at naild.org. 

Connect with: 

Chris: 

www.controlforce.com

linkedin.com/in/chris-o-shea-64a58131a 

Webster: 

https://www.penumbracontrols.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/c-webster-marsh/

Ron: 

https://www.portlighting.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/ron-kuszmar-7a8a3538/

Sponsor: Satco, www.satco.com