ITC Level II study plan

Explain in writing the three heat-transfer modes and identify which mode dominates in at least 10 common inspection scenarios

Compute steady-state heat flux through a single- and two-layer assembly using thermal resistance, and state the units of each term

Apply the Stefan-Boltzmann relation and Wien's displacement law to at least 5 numeric problems, showing the spectral shift as target temperature changes

Define emissivity, reflectivity, absorptivity and transmissivity and state Kirchhoff's law consequence for an opaque surface

Distinguish steady-state from transient thermal behaviour and describe how thermal capacitance delays the signature in a start-up or load-change event

Build a reference table of approximate thermal conductivity and emissivity values for 15 common materials (metals, insulation, masonry, plastics, electrical insulation) and note where values are uncertain

Solve 8 problems converting between radiance, radiant intensity and apparent temperature, and explain why a low-emissivity target reads falsely cool

Describe how reflected apparent temperature is determined in the field and calculate the error introduced when it is set incorrectly

Match LWIR and MWIR spectral bands to detector types and target-temperature regimes, justifying each choice

Compare microbolometer and cooled photon detectors on sensitivity, frame rate, spectral response and cost

Calculate IFOV, spot size at a given distance, and the minimum resolvable target for 5 lens/distance combinations

Apply the spot-size-ratio rule to decide whether a measurement is quantitative or qualitative for 6 given scenarios

Set up a camera end to end for 4 scenarios: emissivity, reflected apparent temperature, distance, humidity/air temperature inputs, level and span

Demonstrate correct focus, palettes, isotherm and delta-T functions and justify each setting choice

Diagnose 6 common measurement errors (out-of-focus, off-angle, obstructed path, wrong emissivity, too-small spot, solar loading) and state the correction

Compute allowable temperature rise and delta-T limits for electrical connections given load and ambient conditions, and interpret them against a severity ranking

Explain why load and wind/ambient conditions must be recorded for any electrical measurement, and build a load-correction estimation for 3 cases

Identify 6 mechanical fault signatures (bearing friction, misalignment, belt/ coupling slip, lubrication problems, blockages, insulation loss) and the thermal pattern each produces

Describe limits of IR on reflective metal, low-emissivity surfaces and enclosed equipment, and select an appropriate mitigation for each

Perform a supervised or simulated electrical panel scan and produce a 10-point anomaly list with severity and required follow-up

Map 8 qualitative thermal patterns to likely root causes and separate true anomalies from reflections, emissivity artefacts and convective effects

Apply a structured interpretation sequence (is the pattern real, is it load-related, is it steady, what is the severity) to 10 images

Compare absolute temperature, delta-T, and temperature-rise methods and select the appropriate one for 6 inspection types

Interpret isotherm, profile and area-analysis outputs and quantify a hotspot relative to a reference area

Rank 10 anomalies into a severity/priority scheme with justification tied to safety and production risk

Write the descriptive narrative for 6 images without naming a fault until the evidence in the image is stated

Quantify uncertainty in reported temperatures by propagating emissivity, reflected temperature and spot-size errors for 3 cases

Distinguish faults requiring immediate action from those needing trending, and state what evidence supports each classification

Detect and correct 5 deliberately injected analysis errors (wrong palette choice, clipped level/span, misapplied emissivity, ignored ambient change, over-extrapolated conclusion)

Produce a before/after or trend comparison showing change in delta-T over time for a simulated repair case

Outline the report structure: scope, equipment and calibration status, conditions, method, findings with severity, limitations, recommendations, and sign-off

Draft a full inspection report for a simulated electrical or mechanical survey including 5 findings with images described in text and quantified severity

List the elements of a thermography program: route definition, baseline and trending intervals, severity matrix, qualification requirements and corrective-action tracking

Summarise the purpose of the key standards that govern IR inspection, condition monitoring and electrical maintenance, and cite them by identifier in the report

Define calibration, verification and record-retention requirements and identify what makes an inspection record auditable

Consolidate all five domains into a single equation, reference-value and error-checklist one-pager

Complete two full-length timed mock exams and log every wrong answer by domain and error type

Re-drill the two weakest domains until scoring an 85% or better on a targeted 25-question set each

Rehearse verbal justification of 10 measurement decisions to expose gaps in reasoning, not just recall

Verify logistics: exam format, permitted reference material and time allocation plan per domain