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Certified Infrared Thermography Level 3

Be acknowledged at the highest level. Level 3 Certified Infrared Thermography Training Course focuses on best practices for infrared thermographers.

Level III Certified Infrared Thermographer® is a three-day course focused on best practices for infrared inspections and associated activities. This course contains information vital to the long term success of any infrared inspection program.

Course overview

Course code: CIT3

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?

  • Implementing a successful IR program
  • Latest equipment & applications
  • Industry standards & certification
  • Work Health & Safety
  • Marketing and Promotion
  • Develop standards-compliant written practice

Upcoming sessions

2 upcoming sessions
2026Nov 30 – Dec 2MelbourneClassroomA$3,695 ex GSTBook now – Classroom, Nov 30 – Dec 2, 2026, Melbourne
2027Nov 29 – Dec 1MelbourneClassroomA$3,695 ex GST5% course discount until Sep 30, 2027 for bookings paid by credit card or PayPal at registration. Unavailable for invoice or purchase order bookings. Read termsBook now – Classroom, Nov 29 – Dec 1, 2027, Melbourne
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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.

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Distance learning

Fully online and self-paced, working through narrated multimedia units with trainer support.

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Who should apply

  • Level 2 Thermographers.
  • Electrical Contractors
  • Building and Pest Inspectors
  • Energy Auditors
  • Plant Maintenance Personnel
  • Reliability Engineers

Curriculum

Ensure a Successful Infrared Inspection Program
  • Define a successful program and identify program obstacles
  • Understand the requirements of OSHA, NFPA, and other regulatory agencies
  • Identify and specify safe practices for performing IR inspections
  • Eliminate recurring problems through the application of Root Cause Failure Analysis
Advanced Heat Transfer Theory and Applications
  • Discuss heat transfer analysis software
  • Learn how to quantify heat loss in structures, piping and insulated systems
  • Understand the appropriate application of available software
  • Recognize benefits of computer modelling for financial calculations
Marketing and Promoting an Infrared Inspection Program
  • Enlist principles of marketing to identify, position and price IR services
  • Analyze best practices for effective promotion
  • Discuss key elements for an effective website
  • Explore e-commerce opportunities to increase revenue
Understand Industry Standards & Specifications
  • Review current standards and specifications
  • ASTM, ANSI, ASNT, Infraspection Institute, ISO, NETA, NFPA
  • Examine current NDT certification programs
  • Identify certification criteria
  • Develop a written practice for thermographer certification using ASNT standards
Thermography and the Law
  • Review importance of thermography as legal evidence
  • Examine the role of the thermographer as an expert witness
  • Identify appropriate report content
  • Learn cardinal rules for delivering testimony
Explore Latest Technology
  • Discover newest applications for infrared thermography
  • Discuss features and benefits of new test equipment
  • Utilize state-of-the-art software for data management & report generation
  • Identify industry trends and business opportunities
Integrating PdM Technologies
  • Discuss role of thermography as a PdM technology
  • Identify complementary PdM technologies
  • Learn necessary steps to effectively implement a PdM program
  • Ensure program longevity through proper planning and management