Infrared Thermography for Condition Monitoring
Infrared Thermography for Condition Monitoring: Level 1 Program
The University of Melbourne is an Accredited Qualifying Body (AQB) for the Australian Institute for Non-Destructive Testing (AINDT).
Course Introduction
Melbourne Consulting and Custom Programs at the University of Melbourne manages’ the delivery of industry accredited training in Infrared Thermography for Condition Monitoring Levels 1 and 2. The University also offers Infrared Thermographic training specific to the Pest Industry.
Training is presented by a consortium of industry experts, who have been delivering Level 1 and Level 2 training in Infrared Thermography for Condition Monitoring for over 10 years. Both the Level 1 and Level 2 programs meet the requirements of Australian Standards AS3998 and AS3669.
Participant’s who successfully complete the examination and practical components of each program, are eligible to apply directly to the Australian Institute for Non-Destructive Testing (AINDT) for certification. Email: aindt@immanet.com.au Web: http://www.aindt.com.au
Course Objectives
The Level 1 course has the prima facie purpose of ensuring that participants are competent to operate their equipment and take thermograms that are suitable for analysing, for whatever the required purpose. In practice, the course provides much more; including guidance on analysis of images, producing reports, and understanding the limitations and possibilities of thermography.
This extended level of the course is consistent with leading overseas courses and meets the requirements of common practice in Australia and New Zealand, where many Level 1 thermographers do not have a Level 2 qualified thermographer as their supervisor.
The content of the course includes the fundamentals of the internal operation of the equipment, the principles on which the equipment depends, basic concepts of heat and temperature, modes of heat transfer, what needs to be accounted for when taking a thermogram and how to determine the necessary parameters, practice at taking thermograms and discussion of thermograms with a view to improving images, basic NDT methods other than thermography.
Graduate Attributes
See Course Objectives.
Entry Requirements
No specific entry requirements exist, however final application approval is determined by The University of Melbourne. Applications are assessed on a case by case basis.
Course Fee
2008: AUD $1,750.00 (GST exempt)
2009: AUD $1,895.00 (GST exempt)
Course Structure
The Level 1 course is consists of a 40 hour teaching block (plus examination), and a practical component.
The Level 1 assessment requirements are:
- Examination consisting of a General section and a Specific section
- Practical Assignment Report (due 4 weeks after the conclusion of the course delivery)
* All assessment must be submitted to be eligible to apply to the AINDT for certification.
Course Coordinator Details
Dr Alan Smith
Department of Mechanical Engineering
The University of Melbourne
Parkville, 3010
Australia
Delivery Dates
The Level 1 course* is held 3 times per year.
Dates for 2008 are:
- 04 – 08 February (Completed)
- 23 – 27 June (Completed)
- 24 – 28 November (Fully Booked)
* A maximum class size of 20 participants is applicable.
Course Brochure
Infrared Thermography for Condition Monitoring, Level 1 Program Brochure and Registration Form
Online Resource Information for Current Students
Not Applicable
Articulation in to higher awards
Successful completion of Level 1 training is a pre-requisite for Level 2.
Application Process
Applications are managed by:
Irna Grace Kostic
Project Manager
Melbourne Consulting and Custom Programs
The University of Melbourne
Parkville, 3010
Australia
T: (+61) (3) 9810 3148
F: (+61) (3) 9810 3149
E: i.kostic@mccp.unimelb.edu.au
W: www.mccp.unimelb.edu.au
See Course Brochure for application information.