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Certified Infrared Thermography Level 1
Designed for the application of qualitative thermal imaging for predictive maintenance, condition assessment, condition monitoring, quality assurance, forensic investigations, and building sciences.
Course overview
Course code: CIT1
This certified infrared training 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.
Course tuition includes all course presentations, Student Reference Manual, and Infraspection Institute Certified Infrared Thermographer® exam. Certification card and diploma issued with a passing grade of 80%. This course is fully catered with lunch, morning/afternoon tea provided.
Course benefits
- Small class sizes
- Wide range of equipment provided
- Experienced instructors
- Comprehensive course notes
- Worldwide recognised certification
What will you learn?
- Infrared theory and heat transfer concepts
- Equipment operation
- Image processing
- General applications and imaging techniques
- Program design and implementation
- How to comply with industry standards
- Image analysis and reporting
Upcoming sessions
22 upcoming sessions
2026Nov 9 – 12MelbourneClassroomA$3,695 ex GSTRegistration closedEnquire – Classroom, Nov 9 – 12, 2026, Melbourne
2026Nov 11 – 12MelbourneFlexible learningA$3,695 ex GSTRegistration closedEnquire – Flexible learning, Nov 11 – 12, 2026, Melbourne
2027Mar 15 – 18MelbourneClassroomA$3,695 ex GST5% course discount until Jan 14, 2027 for bookings paid by credit card or PayPal at registration. Unavailable for invoice or purchase order bookings. Read termsBook now – Classroom, Mar 15 – 18, 2027, Melbourne
2027Mar 17 – 18MelbourneFlexible learningA$3,695 ex GST5% course discount until Jan 16, 2027 for bookings paid by credit card or PayPal at registration. Unavailable for invoice or purchase order bookings. Read termsBook now – Flexible learning, Mar 17 – 18, 2027, Melbourne
2027Apr 5 – 8SydneyClassroomA$3,695 ex GST5% course discount until Feb 4, 2027 for bookings paid by credit card or PayPal at registration. Unavailable for invoice or purchase order bookings. Read termsBook now – Classroom, Apr 5 – 8, 2027, Sydney
2027Apr 7 – 8SydneyFlexible learningA$3,695 ex GST5% course discount until Feb 6, 2027 for bookings paid by credit card or PayPal at registration. Unavailable for invoice or purchase order bookings. Read termsBook now – Flexible learning, Apr 7 – 8, 2027, Sydney
2027Apr 12 – 15BrisbaneClassroomA$3,695 ex GST5% course discount until Feb 11, 2027 for bookings paid by credit card or PayPal at registration. Unavailable for invoice or purchase order bookings. Read termsBook now – Classroom, Apr 12 – 15, 2027, Brisbane
2027Apr 14 – 15BrisbaneFlexible learningA$3,695 ex GST5% course discount until Feb 13, 2027 for bookings paid by credit card or PayPal at registration. Unavailable for invoice or purchase order bookings. Read termsBook now – Flexible learning, Apr 14 – 15, 2027, Brisbane
2027May 3 – 6PerthClassroomA$3,695 ex GST5% course discount until Mar 4, 2027 for bookings paid by credit card or PayPal at registration. Unavailable for invoice or purchase order bookings. Read termsBook now – Classroom, May 3 – 6, 2027, Perth
2027May 5 – 6PerthFlexible learningA$3,695 ex GST5% course discount until Mar 6, 2027 for bookings paid by credit card or PayPal at registration. Unavailable for invoice or purchase order bookings. Read termsBook now – Flexible learning, May 5 – 6, 2027, Perth
2027Jun 7 – 10MelbourneClassroomA$3,695 ex GST5% course discount until Apr 8, 2027 for bookings paid by credit card or PayPal at registration. Unavailable for invoice or purchase order bookings. Read termsBook now – Classroom, Jun 7 – 10, 2027, Melbourne
2027Jun 9 – 10MelbourneFlexible learningA$3,695 ex GST5% course discount until Apr 10, 2027 for bookings paid by credit card or PayPal at registration. Unavailable for invoice or purchase order bookings. Read termsBook now – Flexible learning, Jun 9 – 10, 2027, Melbourne
2027Aug 2 – 5MelbourneClassroomA$3,695 ex GST5% course discount until Jun 3, 2027 for bookings paid by credit card or PayPal at registration. Unavailable for invoice or purchase order bookings. Read termsBook now – Classroom, Aug 2 – 5, 2027, Melbourne
2027Aug 4 – 5MelbourneFlexible learningA$3,695 ex GST5% course discount until Jun 5, 2027 for bookings paid by credit card or PayPal at registration. Unavailable for invoice or purchase order bookings. Read termsBook now – Flexible learning, Aug 4 – 5, 2027, Melbourne
2027Aug 23 – 26SydneyClassroomA$3,695 ex GST5% course discount until Jun 24, 2027 for bookings paid by credit card or PayPal at registration. Unavailable for invoice or purchase order bookings. Read termsBook now – Classroom, Aug 23 – 26, 2027, Sydney
2027Aug 25 – 26SydneyFlexible learningA$3,695 ex GST5% course discount until Jun 26, 2027 for bookings paid by credit card or PayPal at registration. Unavailable for invoice or purchase order bookings. Read termsBook now – Flexible learning, Aug 25 – 26, 2027, Sydney
2027Sep 13 – 16PerthClassroomA$3,695 ex GST5% course discount until Jul 15, 2027 for bookings paid by credit card or PayPal at registration. Unavailable for invoice or purchase order bookings. Read termsBook now – Classroom, Sep 13 – 16, 2027, Perth
2027Sep 15 – 16PerthFlexible learningA$3,695 ex GST5% course discount until Jul 17, 2027 for bookings paid by credit card or PayPal at registration. Unavailable for invoice or purchase order bookings. Read termsBook now – Flexible learning, Sep 15 – 16, 2027, Perth
2027Oct 11 – 14BrisbaneClassroomA$3,695 ex GST5% course discount until Aug 12, 2027 for bookings paid by credit card or PayPal at registration. Unavailable for invoice or purchase order bookings. Read termsBook now – Classroom, Oct 11 – 14, 2027, Brisbane
2027Oct 13 – 14BrisbaneFlexible learningA$3,695 ex GST5% course discount until Aug 14, 2027 for bookings paid by credit card or PayPal at registration. Unavailable for invoice or purchase order bookings. Read termsBook now – Flexible learning, Oct 13 – 14, 2027, Brisbane
2027Nov 8 – 11MelbourneClassroomA$3,695 ex GST5% course discount until Sep 9, 2027 for bookings paid by credit card or PayPal at registration. Unavailable for invoice or purchase order bookings. Read termsBook now – Classroom, Nov 8 – 11, 2027, Melbourne
2027Nov 10 – 11MelbourneFlexible learningA$3,695 ex GST5% course discount until Sep 11, 2027 for bookings paid by credit card or PayPal at registration. Unavailable for invoice or purchase order bookings. Read termsBook now – Flexible learning, Nov 10 – 11, 2027, Melbourne
Distance learning — start anytimeFully online and self-paced, working through narrated multimedia units with trainer support.Book now – Distance learning, Start anytime, Online
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Types of learning
Classroom
In-person training at one of our venues, with hands-on equipment and direct access to your instructor.
Flexible learning
Self-paced theory completed remotely, paired with a hands-on practical session — study that fits around work.
Distance learning
Fully online and self-paced, working through narrated multimedia units with trainer support.
Who should apply
- Electrical contractors
- Building and pest inspectors
- Energy auditors
- Plant maintenance personnel
- Reliability engineers
- All thermographers
Curriculum
Equipment & Data Acquisition
- How your infrared camera works
- Spectral band
- Temperature measurement range
- Lens selection
- Optical resolution
- Operation of equipment
- Accessories
- Camera controls
- ISO 18434-1
- Safe data acquisition
- Getting a good image
- Image composition
- Image clarity (optical focus)
- Thermal tuning
- (range, level and span)
- Palette selection
- Emissivity determination
- Error source recognition, prevention or control
- Recognizing and dealing with radiation
- (reflections, reflected apparent temperature)
- Recognizing and dealing with convection
- Recognizing and dealing with conduction
- Effects of incorrect emissivity
- Camera calibration
- Environmental and operational conditions
- Data and image storage
Reporting & Documentation
- Report writing
- Thermographers ‘and end-users responsibilities
Principles of Infrared Thermography (IRT)
- Heat and heat transfer
- Conduction fundamentals
- Conductivity/resistance
- Convection fundamentals
- Radiation fundamentals
- Electromagnetic spectrum
- Atmospheric transmission
- IR wavebands and lens materials Stefan-Boltzmann Law
- Emittance, reflectance and transmittance
- Emissivity
- Factors affecting emissivity
Image Processing
- Temperature measurement
- ISO 18434-1
- Non-contact thermometry
- Comparative quantitative thermography
- Comparative qualitative thermography
- Environmental influences
- Camera measurement tools
- Measurement tools
- Palette selection
- Level and span adjustment
- Distance (atmospheric) correction
- Image montage
- Temperature trending
- General image interpretation guidelines
Condition Monitoring Applications
- Machinery engineering principles
- (components and construction)
- Typical machinery failure modes and mechanisms
- and their associated thermal signatures
- Severity assessment and acceptance criteria
- (engineering codes and standards)
- Safety issues
- ISO 18434-1
General Applications
- Discussion on general industrial applications
- Active and passive thermography
Condition Monitoring Programme Design
- General principles
- Reference temperatures
- Baseline temperatures
Condition Monitoring Programme Implementation
- Overview
- Safe systems of work
Condition Monitoring Programme Management
- Safety management
- Equipment management
- Database management
Diagnostic & Prognostics
- Basic principles of diagnostics (ISO 13379)
