Level 2 Thermography Distance Learning
Certified Infrared Thermographer® Exam by Video Conference
Level 2 Thermography is a 32-hour online course for the application of quantitative thermal imaging and temperature measurement for PdM, Product Design, Condition Monitoring, Quality Assurance, and Forensic Investigations.
This course covers advanced infrared theory, equipment calibration, correcting for error sources, temperature verification with contact thermometers, advanced equipment operation, use of infrared windows and filters, assigning temperature limits and repair priorities, and quantitative report generation.
Students will add to their previous training and field experiences and advance their temperature gathering skills. More details will be shared on specific applications include electrical distribution systems, mechanical systems, steam systems, refractory systems, underground piping, active thermography, building envelopes, pest investigation and flat roofs.
There are several self-directed learning activities that provided the student the opportunity to gain practical experience. Owning an infrared camera is not required but strongly recommended to successfully complete the course.
Course tuition includes 24-hour access to all online course presentations, Student Reference Manual, online quizzes, proof of course completion, and free ground shipping of course materials to the continental US address put on file at purchase. Student must complete training within 60 days of registration.
Requirement of course completion includes reviewing all presentation slides, passing quizzes and the Infraspection Institute Certified Infrared Thermographer® final exam with 80% or greater passing score. The staff at PMC can proxy the final exam via secure video link with payment of the exam fee listed above.
This course is eligible for 32 NETA Continuing Technical Development Credits (CTDs). NETA Certified Technicians (Level III and Level IV) are required to earn a minimum of 48 CTDs every three years to maintain their certification.
Course is approved by the InterNational Association of Certified Home Inspectors for 32 hours of continuing education and meets the training requirements for their Infrared Certified professional designation and logo.
Course is also approved for 32 Continuing Education Hours (CEH) by RCI, Inc.
Course completion and passing grade on certification exam qualify for 20 points toward initial membership in the Infraspection Institute Master Thermographer® program.
Prerequisite:
Level 1 Certification
Level 2 Curriculum
1. Thermometry Fundamentals
- Temperature scales and conversions
- Absolute and relative temperatures
- Classes and benefits of contact thermometers
- Classes and benefits of non-contact thermometers
- Identifying and reducing errors
2. Advanced IR Theory
- Units for measuring radiant power
- Relationship between power and temperature
- Planck’s blackbody curves
3. Temperature Measurement Error Sources and Corrections
- Calibration
- how IR sensors are calibrated
- how to check calibration
- calibration/accuracy specifications
- Reflectance
- shielding techniques
- measuring & compensating for with direct and reflector methods
- Emittance
- how emittance varies
- using default and table values
- how to measure emittance
- Transmittance
- filters to view through materials and atmospheres
- filters to measure temperatures of material surfaces and atmospheres
- measuring material transmittance
- Target Width/Distance Ratios
- calculating target size/distance
4. Traceable Temperature Limits: How Hot is Too Hot
- Delta T classifications
- NETA, Mil Spec, and other standards
- Absolute temperature classifications
- ANSI, IEEE, NEMA standards for electrical systems
- correction formula for load and ambient temperature
- other standards for mechanical systems
- Developing limits for your equipment
5. Preparing Quantitative Reports
- Data to gather
- Report procedures
- Image processing software capabilities
- Report generation software capabilities
