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Book this course before 30th April 2024 and you will receive a FREE Flir One Edge Pro* Thermal Camera (see below for details)This Category 1 thermography course meets or exceeds the syllabus requirement as stated in the British Institute of Non-Destructive Testing CMGEN Appendix B syllabus and prepares you for qualification as an ITC Category 1 certified thermographer.

You will learn about the basics of infrared, how to operate the camera under different conditions and for various purposes, how to do an appropriate judgement of the measurement situation in the field and identify potential error sources. You will be able to do IR inspections following written guidelines and to report the result of this inspection.

Course Title: Category 1 Thermography Online training
Course Length: 4 Days
Pre-Requisites: No Pre-Requisites for this course, suitable for beginners
Qualification: ITC Level One Certified Thermographer

Entry Requirements / Suitability

In order to get the maximum benefit from ITC Thermography courses, students find it beneficial to work with a thermal camera during the online training session.

It is recommended to have the appropriate report-writing software installed as well. For software updates, free downloads and technical support log on to http://flir.custhelp.com.

Assessment

ITC Certification Test: ITC Thermographer Category Level 1 qualification (60-question multiple choice test) to be held on the last day of the course online via a secure platform.

Course Outline

ITC Level 1 Thermography Course Covers the following topics

Introduction to Thermography:

  • History
  • Benchmarks
  • Applications including electrical
  • Mechanical, Building
  • Medical and R&D
  • Camera technology overview from older scanning systems to modern day FPA’s
  • Explanation of camera operation and how the camera converts radiation into an image

Heat & Temperature

Heat and measurement

Contact v non-contact temperature measurement. How radiation is converted into temperature and an introduction to heat transfer.

Infrared Theory Basics:

Scientific Laws relating to:

  • Conduction
  • Convection
  • Radiation
  • Blackbodies
  • Transmission Emissivity
  • Reflectivity & Calibration
  • Practical demonstration of these heat transfer modes with follow-up theory.

Measurement Techniques

Atmospheric & Environmental considerations including; distance, humidity, air temp and Reflected Apparent Temperature. How to measure them and set-up the camera correctly

Basic Heat transfer theory:

Temperature definition and measurement, thermodynamics, heat and temperature, heat transfer, conduction, convection and radiation.

Camera Measurement tools:

A look at cross-hair measurement, Area box/ circle, colour alarms and specific dew point and insulation alarms

Camera/Software familiarisation:

Hands-on camera experience throughout the course.

Camera practice using portable simulated labs; integration of images with Reporting software; creation of reports.

Reading & Resources

  • Principles and Practice Volume one Thermography ISBN 0903132338
  • Applications Volume Two Thermography ISBN 090313232x

What’s Included

Online certification classes

Classes are presented via Zoom.gov The online certification classes are presented live by one of the ITC instructors covering all subjects that would normally be found in a cat 1 customer-facing class.

The only real difference will be that the training session will be presented using the Zoom platform.

Student classes will be limited to 10 people with all attendees having video and sound options enabled by the host during the training session.

There will be practical demonstrations throughout the training session and discussions on related topics, a practical workbook for students to complete and a secure online exam.

*FREE FLIR One Edge Pro Thermal Camera Offer

Until 30th April 2024, when you book an ITC Level 1 Thermography Course through PASS, you’ll receive a FREE FLIR One Edge Pro Thermal Camera worth £435 (ex VAT)!

When you attend one of the courses listed below you will be given a promo code that can be used to claim your free FLIR One Edge Pro via FLIR’s website.

Please note that to qualify for the FLIR One Edge Pro offer, bookings must be made before the 30th April 2024. Furthermore, the FLIR One Edge Pro offer only applies to the following course dates:

CAT 1: 22nd to 25th April – Stockton on Tees
• CAT 1: 29th to 2nd May 2024 – Online
Cat 1: 13th to 16th May – Leeds
Cat 1: 20th to 23rd May 2024 – Cardiff

Book now on 01642 626142

This offer does NOT include the phone, this is shown for illustrative purposes only!

£1,540.00 £1,848 Inc VAT

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