Learners who complete Infrared Electrical Training will be able to explain the physics of infrared radiation, distinguish emissivity from reflectivity and transmissivity, and operate a thermal imager correctly in electrical inspection applications. The program covers the three methods of heat transfer, the Stefan-Boltzmann relationship that defines radiant emission, and the atmospheric window that governs the 8 to 14 micron long-wave band used by most utility and industrial thermographers.
After completing this course, learners can perform a qualitative inspection identifying thermal anomalies against similar components under similar load, and a quantitative inspection documenting actual surface temperature after correcting for emissivity, reflected apparent temperature, and distance. Learners practice interpreting findings against the NETA severity scale which classifies a 1 to 10 degree C rise as possible deficiency, 11 to 20 as deficient, 21 to 40 as major discrepancy, and greater than 40 as emergency condition requiring immediate action.
The curriculum reinforces energized electrical safe work practices under NFPA 70E including the arc-flash risk assessment, shock-protection boundaries, and PPE categories a thermographer must wear when inspecting energized equipment through open enclosures or infrared windows. Learners review the NFPA 70B Chapter 11 recommendation that electrical maintenance programs include annual infrared inspections, the ASNT SNT-TC-1A guidance for Level I, II, and III certification, and the ISO 18436-7 vocabulary for condition monitoring thermographers. Additional modules address report writing, image archiving, infrared window selection including ISO 21260 mounting requirements, and corrective action recommendations that reliability managers can act on without additional interpretation.

This training is built for maintenance electricians, reliability technicians, predictive maintenance specialists, plant engineers, thermographers pursuing ASNT Level I certification, and electrical contractors who perform infrared inspections as a prequalification service for industrial and commercial customers. Facility and property managers who contract infrared inspections will also find the course valuable for interpreting contractor reports and prioritizing corrective action.
Manufacturing plants, data centers, hospitals, universities, substations, refineries, and commercial building portfolios will find this course valuable as prequalification evidence for FM Global, property insurance carriers, and NFPA 70B-aligned maintenance programs. Contractors supporting annual infrared surveys, switchgear inspections, and NETA ATS/MTS testing benefit from the documented thermography training before mobilizing to a site.
Anyone assigned to perform or review infrared electrical inspections on energized equipment should complete Infrared Electrical Training. EHS, reliability, and facilities teams often enroll groups ahead of the insurance renewal cycle or the annual maintenance outage to keep a documented record of every thermographer's current training status and to support qualified-worker designation under OSHA 29 CFR 1910.332.

4 hours, 45 minutes

The Infrared Electrical Training course is a fully online training program that includes interactive SCORM modules, a downloadable participant handbook, sample thermographic reports, NETA severity criteria tables, and recorded knowledge checks. Every lesson is mobile-friendly and resumes automatically so thermographers, reliability technicians, and maintenance electricians can complete training between scheduled outages without losing progress.
Course materials also include a printable certificate of completion, a digital wallet card for employer and insurance auditor verification, and downloadable reference pages cited throughout the program including NFPA 70B Chapter 11 and the NETA ATS/MTS acceptance and maintenance testing specifications. The handbook consolidates radiometry fundamentals, emissivity reference tables, qualitative versus quantitative inspection protocols, and energized-work safety requirements thermographers must follow.

Interactive SCORM modules aligned to NFPA 70B Ch 11 and ASNT SNT-TC-1A
Downloadable sample thermographic report with NETA severity classifications
Participant handbook with emissivity, reflected apparent temperature, and Delta-T references
Final assessment, printable certificate, and wallet card

Learners should have a working understanding of basic electrical theory including voltage, current, resistance, and three-phase distribution, plus familiarity with reading single-line diagrams, panelboard directories, and equipment nameplates. Exposure to NFPA 70E arc-flash and shock-protection concepts will accelerate the energized-work sections of the program.
No specific prerequisite credential is required to enroll; however, employers designating a learner as a qualified worker performing energized inspections should ensure the employee has documented on-the-job training with a qualified journeyworker and competency on the specific equipment. A modern browser, a reliable internet connection, and a device with audio are the only technical requirements.