Level 3 Thermography Distance Learning
Certified Infrared Thermographer® Exam by Video Conference
We offer 2 free hours of on-line consulting via Google. Process for great inspections, imagery, report writing.
Level 3 Thermography is a 21-hour course focused on ASNT’s recommendation for best practices in infrared inspections and associated activities. You will find this course contains information vital to the long-term success of an infrared inspection program at your facilities.
This course covers advanced topics related to developing, implementing, and managing a successful infrared inspection program. Topics in this course include the latest applications, hardware and software considerations, current industry standards and specifications, OSHA and NFPA safety standards, marketing and promoting ideas for an infrared inspection program, thermography from a legal point of view, current industry certification criteria, and how to develop and implement standards-compliant written practices and procedures.
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.
Prerequisite:
Level 2 Certification
Level 3 Curriculum
1. 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
2. Explore Latest Technology
- Discover newest applications for infrared thermography
- Discuss features and benefits of new test equipment
- Utilize state-of-the-art software for data management & report generation
- Identify industry trends and business opportunities
3. Understand Industry Standards & 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
4. Marketing and Promoting an Infrared Inspection Program
- Enlist principles of marketing to identify, position and price IR services
- Analyze best practices for effective promotion
- Discuss key elements for an effective website
- Explore e-commerce opportunities to increase revenue
5. 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
6. Applying Tools to Ensure Program Longevity
- Learn five methodologies for calculating program payback or ROI
- Understand how to integrate thermography into a Quality Management System
- Discover how to effectively identify and solve problems
- Identify software that can slash report writing time up to 80%
7. 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
