Training
Whether developing a facility maintenance program or setting
up a thermography contracting business, training is essential.
More and more companies require continuing professional development
and a proven level of competence. As with many nondestructive
testing techniques, training on the equipment and technology
is critical so results are accurate and justifiable.
It is important that users of thermal imaging cameras have
training in thermal imaging. Costly mistakes can occur if users
are not trained to interpret their findings properly. Is there
wet insulation? Is it reflection? Is it the wrong time of day
for the inspection? Not enough load? Good trainers in infrared
will provide training on imager use, interpretation of images,
and include a section on safety while conducting infrared inspections.
There are many hazardous environments and unknowns in any facility;
safety is a key element of success.
Training is important, regardless of the difficulty of the
application. There are several experienced infrared trainers
operating in the UK and elsewhere. They usually conduct one-week
training courses. There are generally three levels of qualification
with level 2 being considered the minimum for managing a survey.
In-house training can usually be arranged if there are several
people to be trained at one location.
When choosing a training course it is important to select
one that leads to the necessary certification. In the UK the
new ISO 18436 accredited certification is set to be the most
widely recognised in future years.
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BINDT approved training organisations offering training in accordance with ISO 18436
iRed Ltd
Colt House,
New Lane,
Havant,
Hampshire
PO9 2LY
Tel 02392 484400
Email info@ired.ltd.uk
Website www.ired.ltd.uk
Institute of Infrared Thermography
Tel: 00 44 (0)151 510 4386
Mobile: 00 44 (0)7703049123
www.infraredinstitute.com
FLIR Systems
2 Kings Hill Avenue,
West Malling, Kent
ME19 4AQ
Tel 01732 220011
Email sales@flir.uk.com
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