Infrared Camera Course

[William Warner]

Originally Posted by rcooke

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Flir is reminding people about this course at the end of the level one Course .
Cost almost $400;00 for a the afternoon course.

My questions are has any one taken this course.
Is it a worth while course for home inspectors.
How big an advantage is it
Thanks

...Cookie

No I don't know anything about this course.

I'm currently enrolled in the HomeSafe/Kaplan-ITA 2 week web course and man I am learning a lot! I really like that it is specifically geared toward using IR in home inspections and not merely a thermography course as many others appear to be.

[Roy D. Cooke, Sr]

Originally Posted by wwarner

No I don't know anything about this course.

I'm currently enrolled in the HomeSafe/Kaplan-ITA 2 week web course and man I am learning a lot! I really like that it is specifically geared toward using IR in home inspections and not merely a thermography course as many others appear to be.

Any more information on this would be appreciated thanks Cost etc .
You are doing this on line is that correct.
Thanks ...Cookie

[William Warner]

Originally Posted by rcooke

Any more information on this would be appreciated thanks Cost etc .
You are doing this on line is that correct.
Thanks ...Cookie

Yes the class is online. Their online course is two weeks for three hours an evening, 4 days a week. Through my research this appeared to be the best training geared specifically toward home inspection rather than just infrared technology in general which is what most level one courses are. The HOMESAFE franchise or licensing is not for everyone, but I would definitely recommend the Kaplan / HOMESAFE course as it was designed by leaders in the industry who streamlined IR into residential inspections. I have 2 days left and am really enjoying the classes. They give real world inspection examples in using IR and not photos and information about coffe cups, electrical transformers, and industrial junk not relative to our application.

http://www.home-inspect.com/courses/...l/infrared.asp

32 hours online class time + 2 days of field training Only $1199

[Roy D. Cooke, Sr]

Originally Posted by wwarner

Yes the class is online. Their online course is two weeks for three hours an evening, 4 days a week. Through my research this appeared to be the best training geared specifically toward home inspection rather than just infrared technology in general which is what most level one courses are. The HOMESAFE franchise or licensing is not for everyone, but I would definitely recommend the Kaplan / HOMESAFE course as it was designed by leaders in the industry who streamlined IR into residential inspections. I have 2 days left and am really enjoying the classes. They give real world inspection examples in using IR and not photos and information about coffe cups, electrical transformers, and industrial junk not relative to our application.

http://www.home-inspect.com/courses/...l/infrared.asp

32 hours online class time + 2 days of field training Only $1199

Thanks Bill I will give a report after I finish my FLIR Dec 4 to 7 Finish at noon 3.5 daysCost I think iws $1,700;00 and if you tke the other 1/2day and extra $380:00 add transportation and hotel rooms another $500:00 well over double what you are paying.
....Cookie ....and loose 5 days of inspections.

[John McKenna]

Good course here for home inspectors... no bull.
IRBS 351 - Infrared Building Science
FLIR-ITC Thermographer Certification
http://www.infraredtraining.com/cour...g_sciences.asp

[Mario A. Kyriacou, CHI]

Thanks John! I'm planning on taking this course in the new year.

[Charley L. Bottger]

A lot of discussion between building science and Level one. Building science is probably a great course for home inspectors if you just want to incorporate IR into your home inspections. I use my camera while inspecting but also like the idea of two separate business. I attended the level one class with the intentions of attending Level two which at my age is probably the level of my learning curve. My instructor Bob Rogers stated there are only 50 Level 3 Thomographers in the U.S. I don't think I will be # 51 but Level two does sound intriguing. IR has much more to offer than just home inspection use. Wished I was 30 years younger.

[John McKenna]

Originally Posted by cbottger

A lot of discussion between building science and Level one. Building science is probably a great course for home inspectors if you just want to incorporate IR into your home inspections. I use my camera while inspecting but also like the idea of two separate business. I attended the level one class with the intentions of attending Level two which at my age is probably the level of my learning curve. My instructor Bob Rogers stated there are only 50 Level 3 Thomographers in the U.S. I don't think I will be # 51 but Level two does sound intriguing. IR has much more to offer than just home inspection use. Wished I was 30 years younger.

What other business? Want to share the pot of gold you found?

[Charley L. Bottger]

Originally Posted by jmckenna1

What other business? Want to share the pot of gold you found?

Never believed in pots of gold one generally has to work very hard to achieve accomplishment in any field. IR has the capability of being a stand alone business in areas such as smaller MFG companies that don't want to invest in the cost of the camera and training for employees. IR is a tool that is better served in the lines of industrial preventive maintenance. I finished my military life as a preventive maintenance instructor and carried that knowledge into my industrial area of HVAC setting up PM programs for a major refinery and to my knowledge is still being used after my retirement.

As I stated above if 30 years younger I would build and market PM built around this IR Camera.
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[Chuck Connolly]

Originally Posted by cbottger

Never believed in pots of gold one generally has to work very hard to achieve accomplishment in any field. IR has the capability of being a stand alone business in areas such as smaller MFG companies that don't want to invest in the cost of the camera and training for employees. IR is a tool that is better served in the lines of industrial preventive maintenance. I finished my military life as a preventive maintenance instructor and carried that knowledge into my industrial area of HVAC setting up PM programs for a major refinery and to my knowledge is still being used after my retirement.

As I stated above if 30 years younger I would build and market PM built around this IR Camera.
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What about PM in residential houses?

[David A. Andersen]

Originally Posted by Chuck Connolly

What about PM in residential houses?

In the industrial/commercial world, owners know the cost of building/equipment failure. Home owners do not!
They will fix things as they break.

What is the most costly appliance in the home? HVAC
What would make you move out to a hotel if it didn't work? HVAC

How many are on a bi-annual contract? <10% ?!

The time to successfully market PM programs to the homeowner is AFTER they had a major failure. Otherwise you have to sell the program, then your self to do it.

Homeowners seem to think if you don't come and tell them of an impending problem, they won't have a problem!

The best potential client in residential PM's is the >65 yr group.

[Chuck Connolly]

Originally Posted by dandersen

In the industrial/commercial world, owners know the cost of building/equipment failure. Home owners do not!
They will fix things as they break.

What is the most costly appliance in the home? HVAC
What would make you move out to a hotel if it didn't work? HVAC

How many are on a bi-annual contract? <10% ?!

The time to successfully market PM programs to the homeowner is AFTER they had a major failure. Otherwise you have to sell the program, then your self to do it.

Homeowners seem to think if you don't come and tell them of an impending problem, they won't have a problem!

The best potential client in residential PM's is the >65 yr group.

I agree with everything you are saying. But you could say the samething about PM on vehicales about 20 years ago. I would say that the mentality changed mainly because of efficency and enviormental thinking.

[Charley L. Bottger]

They will fix things as they break.

That is called living hand to mouth and I agree.

How many are on a bi-annual contract? <10% ?!

Probally less=)

Personally I would have no interest in PM's for residential. Energy audits Yes show how you can save someone money and they are more responsive to what you have to say.

[Carl Pennick]

Infraspection Institute is having a 3 day training and conference in Orlando on January 13-16

[sdavies]

Hi, does anyone have a power point presentation for Inspections with thermal imaging. Also looking for a sample contract.

Any help is greatly appreciated.

Steven