Our Fundamentals of Thermography, Level I Certification course is for the new thermographer and focuses on how infrared is utilized for a variety of applications.  Learn the essentials of camera operation, heat transfer and report writing.  Those who successfully complete the course requirements will receive a Level I Infrared Thermography Certification from ITC.

Infrared Course Benefits

• Review the best practices of thermography including factors that impact measurement accuracy, the required conditions for a successful inspection and important safety considerations.
• Analyze thermal images, prioritize anomalies and create simple reports using the latest infrared inspection software.
• Discover how to take simple temperature measurements of targets by learning the fundamentals of emissivity and reflectivity.
• Learn the core concepts of heat transfer and how it impacts both imaging and temperature measurement. 
• Develop IR camera operation skills that are essential for collecting quality data with your thermal imager.
• Learn the fundamentals of thermal imaging for reliability maintenance, building envelope analysis and roof moisture applications. No previous experience necessary!
• Gain experience with hands-on exercises that build your foundational knowledge of camera operation while re-enforcing the concepts of heat transfer that are taught throughout the week.

Tuition

A registration fee of $1995 USD includes course instruction, course materials, continental breakfast and lunch each day.

Please note that prices may vary for courses conducted outside the continental U.S.; please confirm your price with your local ITC course agent.

Suggested Materials:

• IR Camera
• Laptop
• IR Reporting Software
• Extra Batteries, charger cords, etc.
Please bring an IR camera to class if you have one. Cameras are not provided during the training course.
Having a camera is not mandatory but strongly recommended. You will be asked to complete lab exercises
during class. If you are attending the course with a colleague or friend, you may share a camera however
we recommend no more than three students per IR camera.

Certification

No previous thermography experience or IR camera is required.

Students who complete all training course requirements receive a Level I Infrared Thermography Certification and a wallet ID card.

Level I learning objectives, contact hours, and written exam are based on requirements outlined by ANSI/ASNT CP-105 and CP-189 of the American Society for Non-Destructive Testing.

ITC Certification is the gold standard qualification within the thermography industry and exceeds the requirements of international standards.