ABBE
    Level 3
    QN: 601/2687/5
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    ABBE Level 3 Certificate in Domestic Infrared Thermography Class 1 Operators

    Official qualification regulated by Ofqual, awarded by ABBE. Classified as a Occupational Qualification. Total guided learning hours: 155 hours.

    Qualification Level
    Level 3
    Awarding Body
    ABBE
    Syllabus Units
    6 Units
    Guided Hours
    155 hrs
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    Course Syllabus & Study Modules

    Complete breakdown of verified curriculum topics and learning objectives.

    1

    Carry out an infrared thermographic assessment of domestic buildings

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to attend property to carry out a domestic building infrared thermographic assessment
    • Be able to carry out a domestic building infrared thermographic assessment
    • Be able to create, collate and maintain a complete and accurate record of all information collected during a building infrared thermographic assessment
    2

    Conduct building infrared thermography in a safe, effective and professional manner

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the health and safety requirements when undertaking building infrared thermography
    • Understand the nature of professional conduct required when conducting building infrared thermography
    • Understand the legislation, codes of conduct and compliance requirements in relation to building thermography
    • Be able to comply with organisational and legal requirements at all times
    • Be able to maintain health, safety and security at work
    • Be able to develop and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, professionals, clients and others
    • Be able to conduct building infrared thermography in a professional manner
    3

    Prepare to carry out an infrared thermographic assessment of domestic buildings

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the restrictions and limitations of a building infrared thermographic assessment
    • Be able to agree and confirm instructions with a client to undertake building infrared thermographic assessment
    • Be able to prepare for an infrared thermographic assessment of a domestic building
    4

    Produce infrared thermographic assessment reports of domestic buildings

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Be able to prepare an infrared thermographic assessment report
    • Be able to present an infrared thermographic assessment report to a client in a professional manner
    • Be able to maintain and preserve infrared thermographic assessment reports
    5

    Understand basic thermal imaging camera technology and operation

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the basic principles of infrared thermography
    • Know the basic construction, capabilities and limitations of a typical TI camera
    • Understand the basic operation and control of a typical TI camera in the domestic built environment
    • Know how to conduct a basic interpretation of thermal images
    6

    Understand domestic building construction, thermal properties and heat loss mechanisms

    Verified
    Key Learning Objectives:
    • Understand the construction of a domestic building
    • Understand the thermal properties of building elements
    • Understand the processes of heat loss from a building
    • Understand problems associated with building occupation

    Regulatory & Verification Details

    Qualification Number (QN)
    601/2687/5
    Regulated Status
    Available to learners
    Awarding Body
    ABBE
    Qualification Type
    Occupational Qualification
    Operational Start
    Mar 2014