Tip written by: Infraspection Institute

If you've never noticed an expiration date on a college or high school diploma that's because there isn't one. Although educational diplomas are traditionally issued for the life of the student, the same is not necessarily true for infrared thermographers.

For several years, certain infrared training firms have issued diplomas or certifications that bear expiration dates. In order to keep one’s certification ‘valid’ with such firms, students must recertify by paying a fee and meeting other criteria that have nothing to do with the issuance of the original diploma. According to the American Society for Nondestructive Testing document, SNT-TC-1A, recertification of NDT personnel is required every 5 years; however, this is the responsibility of the individual’s employer. Such recertification is based upon an employee’s demonstrated proficiency. It is not based upon their ability to pay a fee to a third-party training firm.

For over 40 years, Infraspection Institute’s Certified Infrared Thermographer^® training courses have set the standard for thermographer training. Students who successfully complete our Level I, II, or III training courses are issued a diploma that does not expire. If you're a thermographer who has trained elsewhere and have a certification that is about to expire, contact us to find out how you may matriculate directly to one of our courses and earn a diploma that is good for life.

Thermographer certification is one of the many topics covered in all Infraspection Institute Certified Infrared Thermographer^® training courses. For more information or to register for a course, visit www.infraspection.com or call us at 609-239-4788.