Infrared Training
Why is Training Important?
Training is the most important investment a company will make in an infrared inspection program or service, aside from their test equipment. Advances in technology have provided infrared equipment that is user-friendly; however, infrared thermography is not a “simply point and shoot” technology. In addition to understanding the object or system being inspected, thermographers must also understand common error sources that can influence observed thermal data. Infraspection Institute Level I and Level II courses teach infrared theory, heat transfer concepts, equipment selection and operation, how to eliminate or overcome common error sources, and specific applications. Infraspection Institute Certified Infrared Thermographer® courses are designed to allow a student to quickly master the technology enabling a company to see an immediate return on their investment.
Is All Training Equal?
No. While many firms offer Level I, II, or III Courses, course content is determined by the instructor. Consequently, course content often varies widely between training firms. Courses offered by equipment manufacturers are often biased toward their own brand and often conveniently ignore key limitations of equipment that they manufacture and/or sell. Since Infraspection Institute does not manufacture or sell infrared equipment, their courses are not “infomercials”. Infraspection Institute courses are presented without marketing hype and are applicable to all infrared imagers regardless of brand or age. All Infraspection training courses are taught by experienced thermographers who have extensive field experience in providing infrared inspections for a broad range of industries worldwide.
What is Certification?
Infrared certification is written proof that a person has completed formal training and/or possesses a certain skill set. Certification has long been one measure of thermographer competence within the infrared community much in the same way a diploma or degree is used among educational institutions. With over 26 years in business and nearly 10,000 graduates worldwide, Infraspection Institute is the oldest and most respected name in infrared certification. Recognizing our reputation for excellence, smart engineers demand Infraspection Certified Infrared Thermographers® for their projects. The Infraspection Institute Certified Infrared Thermographer® program is compliant with international standards organizations such as ISO and ASNT.
How Does a Person Become an Infraspection Certified Infrared Thermographer®?
Upon completion of an Infraspection Institute Level I, II, or III Course, students are welcome to take the Infraspection Institute Certified Infrared Thermographer® exam. These exams are open book tests that are based upon content of the subject course. Students who score 80% or higher receive an Infraspection Institute Certified Infrared Thermographer® Certificate. Infraspection certification is good for life and does not expire. There are no renewal fees associated with Infraspection Institute certification.
Can Training Be Conducted at My Facility?
Yes! In addition to Infraspection Institute Certified Infrared Thermographer® Level I, II, and III Courses, Industrial Precision Instruments can also provide customized on-site training at your facility. With an on-site class, our Level III instructors will travel to your facility and can customize our training to meet your company’s particular needs. Whenever possible, we will work with your on-site staff to conduct field trips and address your company’s particular applications. On-site courses provide a cost-effective alternative to attending open-enrollment classes. On-site classes may be conducted for any number of students and are generally cost-effective with classes of 5 or more students