WI236 Infrared Thermography ISO Cat 3

This course covers advanced topics related to developing, implementing, and managing a successful infrared inspection program.

Description

Ensure a Successful Infrared Inspection Program

• Define a successful program and identify program obstacles
• Understand the requirements of OSHA, NFPA, and other regulatory agencies
• Identify and specify safe practices for performing IR inspections
• Eliminate recurring problems through application of Root Cause Failure Analysis

Explore Latest Technology
• Discover newest applications for infrared thermography
• Discuss features and benefits of new test equipment
• Utilise state-of-the-art software for data management and report generation
• Identify industry trends and business opportunities

Understand Industry Standards and Specifications
• Review current standards and specifications
• ASTM, ANSI, ASNT, Infraspection Institute, ISO, NETA, NFPA
• Examine current NDT certification programs
• Identify certification criteria
• Develop a written practice for thermographer certification using ASNT standards

Marketing and Promoting an Infrared Inspection Program
• Enlist principles of marketing to identify, position and price IR services
• Analyse best practices for effective promotion
• Discuss key elements for an effective website
• Explore e-commerce opportunities to increase revenue

Thermography and the Law
• Review importance of thermography as legal evidence
• Examine role of the thermographer as an expert witness
• Identify appropriate report content
• Learn cardinal rules for delivering testimony

Advanced Heat Transfer Theory and Applications
• Discuss heat transfer analysis software
• Learn how to quantify heat loss in structures, piping, and insulated systems
• Understand appropriate application of available software
• Recognise benefits of computer modeling for financial calculations

Integrating PdM Technologies
• Discuss role of thermography as a PdM technology
• Identify complementary PdM technologies
• Learn necessary steps to effectively implement a PdM program
• Ensure program longevity through proper planning and management

Get Certified!

INFRASPECTION INSTITUTE

This program is compliant with international standards organisations ISO-18436 and ASNT SNT-TC-1A. This course is also approved by the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors and meets the training requirements for their Infrared Certified professional designation and logo.

Key Learning Outcomes

On completion of the course students will learn about

  • Latest applications, hardware and software, current industry standards and specifications
  • OSHA & NFPA safety standards
  • marketing and promoting an infrared inspection program
  • thermography as legal documentation
  • heat transfer analysis software
  • current industry certification criteria
  • how to develop and implement standards-compliant written practices and procedures. and Reporting

 

Who Should Attend

  • Level 2 certified thermographers who wish to advance their careers
  • Those who want to establish themselves as thermography program managers
  • leading thermography contractors or industry experts.

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