Level I Certified Infrared Thermographer® is a five-day course for the application of qualitative thermal imaging for P/PM, Condition Assessment, Condition Monitoring, Quality Assurance, Forensic Investigations, and Building Sciences.

This course 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. Specific applications include:

Electrical distribution systems, mechanical systems, steam systems, refractory systems, underground piping, active thermography, building envelopes, and flat roofs.

Infrared Thermography – CAT I Training Main Topics:

Introduction to Thermal Imaging

• Course Overview , Overview of IR Applications

Introduction to Infrared Theory

• Basic Infrared Theory & Thermal Imaging Systems, Heat Transfer Concepts
• Emittance, Reflectance & Transmittance

Thermal imaging camera (equipment) setup & operation

• Imager Operation & Selection
• Selecting and Purchasing a Thermal Imager – What You Need to Know

Infrared Thermography Program

• Nine Steps to Setting up an Infrared Program, Program Economics & Benefits
• Recording Data & Images / Generating a Qualitative Report
• Quick Start Procedure for Creating Reports in TI Reporter™

Electrical Systems Inspection

• Infrared Inspection of Electrical Systems
• 7 Common Electrical Defects Detectable by Thermography

Mechanical Systems Inspection

• Infrared Inspection of Mechanical Systems
• Steam and Fluid Systems

Energy Loss

• Infrared Inspection for Energy Loss
• Energy Loss – Radiation, Convection, Conduction

Insulated Roofs Systems Inspection

• Infrared Inspection of Insulated Roofs
• Standard for Infrared Inspection of Insulated Roofs