For over 30 years, thermographer credentials have been routinely referred to based upon an individual’s level of certification. Up until now, it has been customary to issue one of three certification levels (I, II, or III) to students who have completed formal training classes dedicated to the use and application of thermal imagers. Because this practice does not consider an individual’s experience, it is impossible to determine a thermographer’s qualifications based solely upon such certification.
Responding to requests from thermographers and consumers alike, the Infraspection Institute Master Thermographer® Program is a completely new approach to establishing thermographer qualifications. Unlike certifications that rely solely upon the completion of formal training classes, this program is based upon thermographer training, experience, and professional references.
Initial qualification is good for two years and must be renewed biannually. Participants in the program will enjoy several exclusive benefits including permission to use the Infraspection Institute Master Thermographer® mark on their websites, business cards, and company literature and a free listing in the Master Thermographer directory.
Initial Membership
In order to become an Infraspection Institute Master Thermographer®, a person must complete an application form and submit supporting documentation. Initial qualification is good for two years and may be renewed for additional two year periods. Applicants to the program will be qualified using a point system. Initial qualification is granted to those who score a minimum of 100 points based upon the following matrix:
- Certification Courses – 60 points max
- 20 points per Level – Infraspection Institute
- 10 points per Level – all others
- Experience – 50 points max
- 10 points per 1000 hours of inspection time
- References – 25 points max
- 5 points per reference
- Professional Publications – 20 points max
- 5 points per technical paper or trade journal article