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Council-certified Environmental Thermography Consultant
Required: 8 years experience conducting building investigations involving infrared thermography.

 
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Council-certified Environmental Thermography Investigator
Required: 2 years experience conducting building investigations involving infrared thermography.

Program Summary:

The Council-certified Environmental Thermography Investigator (CETI) and the Council-certified Environmental Thermography Consultant (CETC) perform building investigations using infrared thermography to locate and identify problems contributing to poor indoor air quality.

A CETI or CETC has verified knowledge of disciplines related to infrared thermography and the building sciences. The certification exam covers the most respected texts in the field. Those who pass the exam must understand the basic principles of thermal and infrared physics. They must be familiar with selecting, calibrating and operating infrared imaging equipment. They must understand the most effective techniques for conducting building investigations using infrared thermography and must know how to use infrared technology in applications such as:

• Roof inspections

• Building exterior investigations

• Building interior investigations

• Plumbing investigations

To earn the Council-certified Environmental Thermography Investigator (CETI) or Council-certified Environmental Thermography Consultant (CETC) designations, a candidate must:

• Demonstrate verifiable field experience in environmental thermography

• Pass a rigorous examination based on broad industry knowledge rather than a course curriculum

• Earn the unanimous approval of the CETI or CETC certification board

• Re-certify every two years

• Participate in 20 hours of professional development activities each year

• Maintain the highest ethical standards

Grandfather Period:

Grandfather candidates may qualify for the CETC and CETI designations without taking the examination.

Grandfather candidates are those who applyu before November 1, 2011 and have held a certification based on ASNT Recommended Practice No. SNT-TC-1A. See application form for more information.

Accreditation:

The CETI and CETC certifications are accredited by the Council for Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB), a nationally recognized independent accreditation body. ACAC certifications are the ONLY designations in the indoor air quality field to earn CESB accreditation.