15 Thermographers Achieve Level III Certification
Mount Laurel, NJ July 7, 2010 — Fifteen thermographers from around the world recently completed Infraspection Institute’s Level III Certified Infrared Thermographer® training course. Recognized for providing the highest level of certification in the infrared industry, Infraspection’s Level III course covers a wide variety of topics including best practices. The course was taught by Jim Seffrin, Director of Infraspection Institute.
At the end of the class, Mr. Seffrin had this to say: “We very proud of our Level III graduates. Given current economic conditions, it is especially gratifying to see so many fellow thermographers willing to commit time and effort to advance their training and credentials to the highest level possible.”
Infraspection’s Level III Certified Infrared Thermographer® training course covers advanced topics related to developing, implementing, and managing a successful infrared inspection program. Topics include: latest applications, hardware & software, current industry standards and specifications, OSHA and NFPA safety standards, marketing and promoting an infrared inspection program, thermography as legal documentation, heat transfer analysis software, current industry certification criteria, and how to develop and implement standards-compliant written practices and procedures.
Course attendee Robert Owens stated, “The staff at Infraspection is professional, knowledgeable, and extremely courteous. They take the time to make sure you walk away confident in your ability to do the job.” Equally impressed was Earl White who offered the following: “This course is an excellent source for a comprehensive plan for operating and improving your infrared business.” Lester Lange of Trinidad added, “This course covers what is required to successfully understand and implement an infrared predictive maintenance program.
Jim Seffrin concluded by saying, “Achieving Level III certification is truly a milestone for any professional thermographer. It requires both time and dedication and speaks volumes about one’s professionalism. We wish to congratulate of our Level III graduates and we look forward to supporting their future thermographic endeavors.”
Infraspection Institute is the oldest independent infrared training and certification firm in the world. Founded in 1980, Infraspection Institute has trained and certified nearly 10,000 thermographers worldwide. During their long history, they have shaped the infrared industry through training, technical consulting, publications, research, standards development, and software development.