Time: 4 days
Level: Intermediate • PDHs: 27
Level: Intermediate • PDHs: 27
UPCOMING COURSES:
June 5-6 and June 11-12, 2024 (Virtual)
Registration Deadline: May 20, 2024
Register online or through the PDF registration form
December 4-5 and December 10-11, 2024 (Virtual)
Registration Deadline: November 14, 2024
Register online or through the PDF registration form
June 5-6 and June 11-12, 2024 (Virtual)
Registration Deadline: May 20, 2024
Register online or through the PDF registration form
December 4-5 and December 10-11, 2024 (Virtual)
Registration Deadline: November 14, 2024
Register online or through the PDF registration form
COURSE DESCRIPTION
A 2-part, 4-day advanced/certification-level course to educate insulation inspectors on how to evaluate installation work and determine whether it is compliant with mechanical insulation specifications. This course is designed for experienced participants and can help companies extend their business offerings to include inspections. The course is helpful for anyone who has responsibility for a wide range of responsibilities, including contracts, maintenance, business development, quality assurance (QA)/quality control (QC), project oversight, safety, inspections, estimating, management, product development, mechanical insulation system design, and specification development. Click here for a sample agenda.
PART 1: NIA'S UNDERSTANDING MECHANICAL INSULATION COURSE
NIA’s Understanding Mechanical Insulation includes a review of the insulation industry market segments; the need and importance of inspection; the purpose of mechanical insulation systems and why that is important to the inspection process; primary insulation materials and protective coverings; the importance of Safety Data Sheets; and codes, standards, regulations, and guidelines, and how they are intertwined.
PART 2: NIA'S THERMAL INSULATION INSPECTOR CERTIFICATION COURSE
NIA’s Thermal Insulation Inspector Certification course includes topics such as the roles and responsibilities of an inspector; the basis of inspection—what are you inspecting to; the inspection process in new construction and maintenance; inspection tools and techniques; common occurrences/ problem areas that may be encountered during an inspection; and inspection documentation and reporting.
To become a Certified Thermal Insulation Inspector, class participants must complete both levels and receive a passing grade on the final examination at the end of each level.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND?
This certification-level course is designed for experienced insulation professionals ready to learn a new specialty and companies ready to offer insulation system inspection as part of their services. The course is beneficial for anyone who has responsibility for contracts, maintenance, business development, quality assurance (QA)/quality control (QC), project oversight, safety, inspections, estimating, management, product development, mechanical insulation system design, and specification development.
PRE-QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE PROGRAM
NIA's Inspector Certification is developed for individuals who have good communication skills as well as the following:
NIA's Inspector Certification is developed for individuals who have good communication skills as well as the following:
- Have successfully completed the online Mechanical Insulation Basics course (formerly known as “Mechanical Insulation Education and Awareness Campaign E-Learning Modules,”), resulting in an initial understanding of the principles and fundamentals of insulation and insulation systems, types of insulation products, mechanical insulation science and technology, maintenance, and more. The fee for this course is included as part of the registration fee, and a link to take the onDemand course will be sent to attendees after registering for the course.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in commercial and/or industrial construction, process, and maintenance industry, inspection, or related fields
- Good communication skills and the ability to work in a team environment; and
- The ability to recognize potential basic safety concerns during facility visits and insulation system inspections.
COURSE MATERIALS
Students will receive the following materials shipped to their preferred address: Two professionally printed full-color course manuals and one copy of the North American Commercial & Industrial Insulation Standards 9th edition. Additional shipping charges will occur for students who live outside of the United States.
Students who pass the exam will also receive a certification marketing kit (certificate, electronic sample documents, marketing materials, etc.).
EXAM DETAILS
- Part 1: NIA’s Understanding Mechanical Insulation exam is taken on day 2 of the course.
- Part 2: NIA’s Thermal Insulation Inspector Certification Course exam is taken on day 4 of the course.
- Each exam has 50 questions and will cover information that was discussed in each section.
- Students must score 70% or higher on both exams to become a Certified Thermal Insulation Inspector.
- Students who do not score at least 70% on each exam will be notified by NIA about how to retake the exam after the class. Retake exams can be taken at a Prov testing center, and more information will be provided by NIA.
A computer (Mac, PC, or Chromebook) with a recent operating system (less than 3–4 years old) that has either Chrome or Firefox installed and a consistent Internet connection capable of uploading files larger than 3 Mbps. A web camera and microphone required for course participation and the exam, but this is standard on most laptops. Click here to review the exam manual..
If for some reason a student is not able to complete the online exam, the student will be allowed to take the exam at the Prov Testing Site (visit https://tinyurl.com/y7objh2g for locations) of their choice within 3 months after the course. NIA encourages students to take the online exam.