IR Inspections for Home & Building Inspectors is a 16 hour theory and application course for the use of thermal imaging for residential and commercial properties. Designed specifically for home and building inspectors, students are taught how to locate common deficiencies in building envelopes, insulated roofs and building subsystems.

Course provides in-depth and practical instruction for thermographically detecting hidden problems in electrical systems, HVAC systems, roofs, and building sidewalls. Course also covers the how to successfully market, price and sell infrared inspection services. Course attendance may be applied to training requirements for thermographer certification through Infraspection Institute and the InterNational Association of Certified Home Inspectors.

This course covers infrared theory, heat transfer concepts, equipment operation and selection, standards compliance, image analysis and report generation.

Students are trained to identify and document thermal patterns caused by improper design, workmanship or material failure. Self directed learning activities are provided to help student gain practical experience; however, one need not have a camera to successfully complete the course.

Course tuition includes 24 hour access to all online course presentations, Student Reference Manual in electronic format, online quizzes, self-directed field assignments, proof of course completion, and free ground shipping of course materials to continental US. Students must complete training within 60 days of registration.

Course qualifies for 16 hours of continuing education by the InterNational Association of Certified Home Inspectors and meets the training requirements for their Infrared Certified professional designation and logo.

Prerequisite: None

FAQ

What do I receive for this training?

You will receive 24 hour a day access to the online training modules and quizzes for each course unit, a student reference manual, materials for hands-on experiments, instructions for self directed field assignments, proof of course completion, and free shipping of course materials.

Infraspection Institute's Distance Learning courses are divided into narrated one-hour units allowing you to work at a pace that's convenient for you. Each course unit is designed to build upon the previous units of the course. You may return to individual course units at any time for review.

When can I get started?

Within approximately 1-2 weeks of registering you will receive a welcome email explaining how to access the online portion of your training. You can access this straight away however we recommend waiting until you receive your course materials to start the training.

When will my course materials arrive?

This depends on your location, but you should receive your course materials within approximately 2-3 weeks of registration.

Is there someone I can contact if I have any questions during my training?

Yes. One of our Level 3 Instructors will be available by phone or email to help with any questions you might have about your training. Phone support is available during regular business hours and we will endeavour to respond to your emails within 1-2 business days.

How long do I have to complete my training?

You will have 60 days to complete your selected course. A date of completion will be emailed to you at the start of your training.

What do I receive at the end of the course?

All Distance Learning students will receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of their training. Students who have undertaken a Level 1 or Level 2 Certified Infrared Thermographer Distance Learning course and who go on to successfully complete the exam will also receive a certificate showing their certification number.

How do I take my exam once I have completed the training?

Students who successfully complete 32 hours of Distance Learning instruction are eligible to take the Infraspection Institute Certified Infrared Thermographer® exam. Students may take the exam free of charge at one our regularly scheduled open enrolment classes. For a fee, students may instead take their exam via a video conference link with one of our Level III Distance Learning Instructors.