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Condition MonitoringInfraspection CIT Level ITaught in EnglishLive online course

Certified Infrared Thermographer® — Level I

Level I Certified Infrared Thermographer® is a five-day course in the application of qualitative thermal imaging for preventive and predictive maintenance, condition assessment, condition monitoring, quality assurance, forensic investigations and building sciences. It covers infrared theory, heat transfer concepts, equipment operation and selection, standards compliance, image analysis and report generation. Students are trained to identify and document thermal patterns caused by improper design, workmanship or material failure — across electrical distribution systems, mechanical systems, steam systems, refractory systems, underground piping, active thermography, tanks, storage and building envelopes.

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What you will be able to do

Basic infrared theory and how a thermal imaging system worksHeat transfer concepts, and emittance, reflectance and transmittanceCamera setup, operation, and how to select and buy a thermal imagerThe nine steps to setting up an infrared programme, and its economicsRecording data and images, and generating a qualitative reportInfrared inspection of electrical systems, and the seven common defects thermography findsInspection of rotating equipment: motors, bearings, gearboxes and beltsInspection of fluid systems: steam traps, underground piping and valvesInspection of stationary equipment: heat exchangers, boilers, heaters and furnacesInspection of tanks, storage vessels and silos, and active thermographyInfrared inspection for energy loss by radiation, convection and conductionSafety practices, confirming exceptions, data recording and the standards for inspections
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Frequently asked

The Thermography Level 1 examination is an open-book exam of 50 multiple-choice questions. Certification is issued to students scoring 80% or higher.

Yes. The course is eligible for 35 NETA Continuing Technical Development Credits, is approved by the InterNational Association of Certified Home Inspectors for 32 hours of continuing education, and is approved for 32 Continuing Education Hours by the International Institute of Building Enclosure Consultants. Infraspection Institute is recognised by SMRP as an approved provider of continuing education and training in subject areas related to reliability and physical asset management.

Dates on requestTaught live with an instructor · priced per run
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FormatLive online, with an instructor
LanguageEnglish
CertificateVerifiable
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