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EXPERIENCE – TRAINING – CERTIFICATION - SUPPORT

IPI Learning is a one stop training centre for a range of predictive maintenance technologies, including infrared thermography (IRT), infra-red windows and electrical safety, airborne ultrasound, vibration, condi-tion monitoring and alignment. We provide a comprehensive range of training courses in predictive maintenance (PdM). From professional thermographers to in-house maintenance engineers, from pest inspectors to building Inspectors, our training courses are designed to provide you with the skills you need to perform your surveys with confidence, competence and most important-ly, results. For almost 20 years, IPI has provided expert predictive maintenance ser-vices, including training, sales support and professional consultancy to industry. Our trainers are all professionally certified, have decades of real world experience, and are qualified in training and assessment (TAE 40110) in Australia. Our SIM Centre training facility has been purpose built as a state of the art learning facility, complete with real world simulations and the latest equipment to help prepare you for any situation you may encounter in the field.  

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 T Y P E S O F T R A I N I N G

There isn’t one single type of training that is suitable for

everyone. That’s why we offer classroom, distance, flexible,

and onsite learning, and refresher courses.

Learn more about the types of training by visiting

www.infraredtraining.com.au/types-of-thermography-training

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F I N D M O R E I N F O R M A T I O N To find out more about course

locations, learn about our trainers & facilities and get

answers to some of our frequently asked questions visit

www.infraredtraining.com.au/infrared-thermography-course-

dates-locations/ Alternatively you can call or email us with any questions.

H O W T O R E G I S T E R To see course schedules and

availability visit www.infraredtraining.com.au.

You can then register directly on the training website or you can complete the registration form

included in this information pack and return it by fax or email.

STUDENT SUPPORT Provided through: Comprehensive websites

- Infraredtraining.com.au - Cita.org.au

On-Site consulting & mentoring

- Program setup - Program audits - On-site training and

mentoring Free advice from expert

thermographers - Phone - Email - Web forum

THE TRAIN ING CENTRE Our dedicated training facility and simulation centre provides the perfect environment for our unique hands-on learning style. Quite simply it’s the best training you will get for performing what we call “real world thermography”. IPI is independent of any equipment manufacturer and our classrooms are open to all brands of equipment. As such, our courses are presented without equipment bias or sales hype. All major brands of cameras are featured for training purposes and our instructors have years of experience to assist you on all makes and models of equipment.

LOCATIONS MELBOURNE The Sim Centre Training Facility 15/634-644 Mitcham Rd Mitcham VIC 3132 PH: (03) 9872 5055 SYDNEY Holiday Inn Potts Point 203 Victoria St Sydney NSW 2011 PH: +61 (0)2 9368 4000

BRISBANE Rendezvous Studio Hotel Brisbane On George 103 George Street Brisbane QLD 4000 Australia PH: +61 (0)7 3221 6044 NEWCASTLE MACKAY

PERTH Rendezvous Studio Hotel Perth Central 24 Mount St Perth WA 6000 PH: +61 (0)8 9481 0866 For further information on course locations please visit www.infraredtraining.com.au

 

TYPES OF TRAINING CLASSROOM LEARNING Our open enrolment thermography training courses are regularly held in Melbourne and at other locations throughout Australia. Open enrolment courses offer several distinct advantages to students. Among these are: Classroom setting dedicated to infrared training Opportunity to meet with other professionals from around the world Ability to test drive several types of infrared cameras Freedom from the constant distractions of the office

FLEXIBLE LEARNING IPI Learning ’s Flexible Learning certified thermography courses allow you to complete the theoretical portion of your certification in your own time, at your own desk, as well as enjoying the interactive benefits of classroom learning for the practical experiments and equipment operation. The Flexible Learning thermography courses are perfect for people who: Don’t have time to spend 5 days in a classroom Understand that hands on experience is an essential part of a thermography

certification Are self-employed contractors who need to study after hours or to juggle it

with work commitments Are essential employees who need the flexibility to study in between doing

their daily tasks at work

D ISTANCE LEARNING A selection of IPI Learning’s thermography training courses are available through our Distance Learning program. Our online training courses enable you to take your infrared training wherever and whenever it’s convenient for you. With IPI Learning’s Distance Learning, you get the same quality course content for which we are famous. We utilize state-of-the-art web servers and dynamic multimedia

resources to provide a unique, quality educational experience. Distance Learning Courses are divided into narrated one-hour online

infrared lecture training units allowing you to work at a pace that’s convenient for you.

WHO SHOULD APPLY

Building Investigators

Energy Rating Assessors

New Infrared Camera Users

Practicing Thermographers wanting focused training building investigation

Level 1 Building Science Thermography

training focused on real world challenges

KEY INFORMATION

Course Name Level 1 Building Science Thermography

Course Code BST1

Entry Requirements None

Study Mode Classroom Learning

Classroom Learning Course Times

5 Days/32 Hours: Mon-Thu 8:00am—5:00pm Fri 8:00am—12:00noon *Times may vary for some locations

Locations Melbourne

Trainers Scott Wood

Assessment Written Exam, Practical Assessment, Documented Field Experience

Fees $2,795.00 +GST*

PROVIDING INDEPENDENT, UNBIASED INFORMATION

This Level I Building Science Thermography course is for building investigators, energy rating assessors, new infrared camera users and practicing thermographers wanting focused training on commercial and residential building investigation using infrared as a primary investigative tool. The four day course discusses and explains how infrared thermography is used to monitor and diagnose the condition of buildings. COURSE OVERV IEW This Level I Building Science Thermography course focuses in depth on building diagnostics for solving problems related to heat, moisture, air flows and the troubleshooting needs of all types of buildings and structures. Participants who complete the training will be able to utilize thermal imaging equipment to perform qualitative surveys of building enclosures and will be able to fully incorporate thermographic inspections into existing programs.

The completion of this course will serve to provide the student with a clear understanding of thermal and building sciences and the use of infrared thermography for investigating heat flow, air flow and moisture within buildings. CERTIF ICATION & RECOGNIT ION Individuals completing the requirements for Level I Building Science Thermography are competent as Building Science Thermographers, qualified to perform building thermographic analysis and basic infrared thermography as relevant to an advanced Level I Thermographer. Certified Infrared Thermographer’s Association (CITA) CITA provides a secondary certification program to endorse your skills and training. Our program ensures that you meet the requirements set forth by the following Standards: SNT-TC-1A ISO 18436 FEES Course tuition includes: all course presentations, Student Reference Manual, trial version of Exception Data Management & Report Generation Software and the Infraspection Institute Certified Infrared Thermographer® exam. This course is fully catered.

thermally effective buildings = energy cost savings

Electromagnetic Energy; what is infrared and how does it compare to other electromagnetic energies.

Infrared Imaging Devices; specifications including; resolution, thermal sensitivity and limitations for use in building applications.

Thermal Imager Operation; level, span, range, focus and composition (distance) and the importance of thermal tuning.

Temperature Heat and Heat Thermodynamics; basic concepts regarding the differences of temperature and heat (energy).

Heat Transfer; heat transfer physics (radiation, conduction and convection) as they apply to buildings. Recognizing the components of the energy observed by the imager (radiation, reflection, transmission). Evaporation and thermal capacities as they are used to observe thermal patterning in buildings.

Apparent Temperature Thermal Image Interpretation; what does the camera see? Image interpretation, Stefan-Boltzmann Law, Lambert’s Cosine Law, Kirchhoff’s law, effects of surface emissivity on the image captured and temperatures calculated.

Building science: the study of heat, air and moisture flow, hygric buffer capacity and the three important damage functions for buildings.

Building Design/Construction Codes; Trace the

development of codes, illustrate the difference between a code and standard.

Building Design/Construction Environment; Identify climate and other site conditions that impact the building.

Building Design/Construction; Important considerations in construction, design interpretation, manufacturing guidelines and commissioning of the building. Review building plumbing and electrical as it pertains to thermography.

Building Enclosure/Envelope Barriers; Heat, Air, Moisture (bulk), Moisture (vapor) (HAMM). Various materials used for these barriers, their locations within the enclosure or envelope and characteristics from the standpoint of building science and using infrared thermography’s observations. Discussions include the use of additional tools such as, moisture meters, anemometers, hygrometers.

Building Enclosures (concrete, EIFS, Stucco, Wood, Vinyl, and Masonry); understanding the basics of these construction systems and interpreting thermograms and specific conditions that influence operations of these systems.

Roofing Exteriors; distinguish roof differences and basic roof construction. Examine the application of infrared thermography for locating wet insulation, including the patterns observed and conditions that influence observations.

Reporting; infrared software available, how to post process captured infrared images. (this section is provided during homework reviews) How to report infrared analysis findings with IR reporting software. Work with the programs installed on your computers.

COURSE CONTENT

thermally effective buildings = energy cost savings

Learning Objectives: SWA Consulting will show you how to identify:

Conduction and convection thermal losses such as missing, inadequate or improperly installed insulation.

Air movement through the building envelope including improper and missing air sealing/barriers. Blower door practical.

Moisture detection and verification of the presence of moisture in building materials.

Participants will be provided with the knowledge to recognise and document thermal patterns associated with traditional building problems. Based on Level 1 Thermography applied to Building Science, participants will gain an understanding of:

Basic building design and construction requirements

Heating Building envelope enclosure systems Cooling Air flow detection and control Practical use of Blower door Energy use Moisture detection and control Electrical problems

Learn how to:

Perform building inspections using thermography.

Work safely and efficiently using different types of infrared imaging equipment.

Interpret thermographic results and prepare credible reports for clients or employers.

Tips on marketing and selling your infrared inspection services are also interwoven into the course materials. Course Goals: This course is designed to enable both new infrared camera users and practicing thermographers to attain the knowledge for competency in the use of infrared thermography in commercial and residential building investigations. Participants who successfully complete the course will be provided a certificate for Level I Building Science Thermography.

Competency and Certification: Individuals completing the requirements for SWA Consulting’s Level I Building Science Thermography are competent as Building Science Thermographers, qualified to perform building thermographic analysis and basic infrared thermography as relevant to an advanced Level I Thermographer. Completion of the course demonstrates passing the classroom studies, an acceptable thermography report and documented field use of thermography as an investigative tool for buildings. A certification of achievement will be presented to the student who has passed the classroom studies (quizzes, homework assignments, in class laboratory, final test), submitted an approved report and provides documented field experience. This certification is valid for 5 years. Recertification is required prior to expiry.

COURSE CONTENT

COURSE OUTLINE - Level I Certified Infrared Thermographer®  

  Monday  Tuesday  Wednesday  Thursday  Friday 

7:45 am  Registration Optional Hands on Operation of Imagers

8:00 am  

Electromagnetic Energy

Infrared Imaging Devices

Thermal Imager Operation

Temperature Heat and Heat Thermodynamics

Heat Transfer

Apparent Temperature Thermal Image Interpretation

Lab: imager operation Finding Temperatures; temperature comparisons with thermal couples, emissivity.

Quiz 1 (25 questions)

Building science

Building Design/Construction Codes

Building Design/Construction Environment

Building Design/Construction

Building Enclosure/Envelope Barriers

Quiz 2 (25 questions)

Building Enclosures (concrete, EIFS, Stucco, Wood, Vinyl, and Masonry)

Roofing Exteriors

Lab: imager operation Finding Thermal Patterns: convection (air flow and fan doors), conduction (thermal bridging) and moisture observations.

12:00 pm  

End of Course

5:00 pm  End of Day

Reporting

Wrap-up; review class information, discussion, questions and answers.

Final Test (75 multiple choice questions)