Level I - Thermal Imaging for Energy Audits - Certification Course Description

The 4 day certification course is intended to give the student a depth of the knowledge necessary to perform IR surveys of single or multifamily dwellings to identify weatherization issues. The class covers IR camera operation, and basic report generation, fundamentals of IR science and heat transfer principles. IR Weatherization surveys techniques, tips and tricks, and application examples.

A good residential energy audit IR survey can identify thermal anomalies that indicate missing insulation and insulation defects due to damage, moisture and improper installation. The IR survey can also provide indication of moisture or wetness as well as air infiltration and exfiltration. The course covers the caveats and environmental conditions necessary for a successful energy audit IR survey, as well as pitfalls to avoid.

This course requires submission of an energy audit case study field assignment. Successful completion of the course requirements results in ITC Level I Residential Energy Audit Certification.

Prerequisites: None

Accreditation: Approved RESNET for 32 CEUs, BPI recognized for 16 CEUs.

Tuition: $1850 USD

Duration: 4 days

Camera Training
Our instructor led training classes only cover basic camera operation. We highly recommend you take one of our on-line web courses for your specific camera before coming to class. Please check the catalog at http://irtraining.com .  
Please note on-line training may not be available for some camera models.

Course Syllabus

	Course Objectives: To provide a basic understanding of IR thermography with a focus on Building Weatherization applications.
	Introduction to IR thermography
	Weatherization Survey Overview
	Non Weatherization Application Overview
	Basic IR camera operation
	IR Science
	Heat Transfer
	Practical Guidelines
	Using complementary tools - Blower door, R Value Calculator, Dewpoint Meter
	Case Studies and in-depth discussion
	Application lab exercises
	Resources and Existing Standards - Detailed Discussion
	Reporting Results
	Examination
	Survey and certificates
	Field Assignment
	Wrap-up Q&A