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Infrared Inspection of Electrical Systems Level 1

Infrared Inspections of Electrical Systems – Level 1, is a 16-hour online theory and application course for the use of thermal imaging to locate and evaluate problems in electrical distribution systems. This is a Level 1 certification course focused on a single application.

Course overview

Course code: CITELEC

This course teaches you to use a thermal imager to find and assess faults in electrical distribution systems before they cause failure. You'll learn to read the thermal signatures of loose connections, overloaded circuits, imbalanced loads and failing components across switchgear, transformers, bus, fuses, breakers and cable trays — and, critically, to judge severity and act on what you're seeing rather than just record it.

Beyond the inspection itself, the course covers the standards and safety practices governing electrical thermography, how to gather data that holds up to scrutiny, and how to write reports an asset owner or insurer will accept. It closes with a framework for building an ongoing predictive maintenance program, including where infrared fits alongside other condition-monitoring technologies.

Course benefits

  • Small class sizes
  • Wide range of equipment provided
  • Experienced instructors
  • Comprehensive course notes
  • Worldwide recognised certification

What will you learn?

  • Infrared Theory Fundamentals
  • Thermal Imaging Equipment
  • Electrical System Inspections
  • Building an IR Predictive Maintenance Program

Upcoming sessions

10 upcoming sessions
2027Mar 15 – 16MelbourneClassroomA$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 – 16, Melbourne
2027Apr 5 – 6SydneyClassroomA$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 – 6, Sydney
2027Apr 12 – 13BrisbaneClassroomA$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 – 13, Brisbane
2027May 3 – 4PerthClassroomA$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 – 4, Perth
2027Jun 7 – 8MelbourneClassroomA$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 – 8, Melbourne
2027Aug 2 – 3MelbourneClassroomA$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 – 3, Melbourne
2027Aug 23 – 24SydneyClassroomA$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 – 24, Sydney
2027Sep 13 – 14PerthClassroomA$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 – 14, Perth
2027Oct 11 – 12BrisbaneClassroomA$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 – 12, Brisbane
2027Nov 8 – 9MelbourneClassroomA$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 – 9, 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.

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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

  • Electrical maintenance technicians and electricians
  • Reliability and predictive maintenance staff
  • New thermographers
  • Contractors and inspection service providers

Curriculum

Infrared Theory Fundamentals
  • Heat transfer and the electromagnetic spectrum
  • Emittance, reflectance, and transmittance
  • Atmospheric transmission
  • IR wavebands
  • Imaging systems, and lens materials
Thermal Imaging Equipment
  • How to select the right camera for the job
  • Range and level settings
  • Image and data recording
  • Guided activities to build practical operating skill.
Electrical System Inspections
  • The core of the course
  • Thermal signatures of common electrical faults and what causes them
  • Inspection of distribution and transmission assets, substations, and in-plant equipment including transformers, bus, switchgear, fuses, circuit breakers, and cable trays
  • Inspection standards, safety practice, end user and thermographer responsibilities, and how to gather data and prepare a defensible report.
Building an IR Predictive Maintenance Program
  • A nine-step framework for setting up a program from scratch
  • How to integrate and cross-verify infrared with other predictive technologies
  • Why programs fail and what makes them succeed
  • Producing standards-compliant reports.