Dealer training

At Rako we run a number of training courses for Dealers & Installers throughout the year. There are two courses available; a Foundation course which is an 'Introduction to Lighting Controls' and an Advanced course that covers the Rako wired system and programming.

Additional information

Courses are held regularly at Rako's head office in Rochester, Kent with additional courses offered at our offices near Manchester
Courses are free of charge
Each course runs for a single full day, starting at 10:00am and finishing at 4:00pm
Lunch & refreshments are provided – special dietary requirements can be catered for upon request

The advanced course is specifically aimed at installers with previous Rako programming knowledge and the completion of the Rako "Introduction to Lighting Controls" course is highly recommended.

Free on-site parking
Please note that a laptop is required for the advanced course
Each course is awarded three CEDIA CEU points
Dedicated training can be arranged for large groups
For more information or to book a course, please contact: training@rakocontrols.com

What will I learn?

Foundation course

Different lighting types/loads, including Tungsten, Low voltage transformers, fluorescents and LEDs
Uses of lighting control - Home cinema, multi-room, garden
Run through of Rako dimming products - dimmers, wall plates, av interfaces
Programming a single room with RASOFT - including setting up a RAVIR
Overview of RASOFT programming - addressing a whole house (what you need to consider)
Introduction to RAK4 dimming rack system - installation, configuration, setup and programming (RAK4 installs always require RASOFT software)
Programming of a time clock - RASOFT setup of Events and Macros
Programming of RACUB modules - Different RASOFT configurations for different types of screen, curtain and blind motors

Advanced course

(Please note that a laptop is required for the advanced course)