What qualifications are required for a thermal survey?

Thermal imaging cameras are not difficult to use but the procedure for the survey and interpretation of the results should ideally be undertaken by an operator working to ISO18436 and certified to at least Level 1 in terms of training. Level 1 shows that the operator or engineer can use the camera and perform basic analysis. A Level 1 thermal camera operator should have received 32 hours of training and have at least 400 hours of documented experience over a 12 month period. They should also be working under the guidance of a certified higher level engineer (Level 2 or 3) and be following procedures prepared by a Level 3 certified thermographer.