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Council-certified Environmental Thermography Consultant (CETC)
Required: 8 years experience conducting building investigations involving infrared thermography.

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Council-certified Environmental Thermography Investigator (CETI)
Required: 2 years experience conducting building investigations involving infrared thermography.

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Program Summary:

The Council-certified Environmental Thermography Investigator (CETI) and the Council-certified Environmental Thermography Consultant (CETC) perform building investigations using infrared thermography to locate and identify problems contributing to poor indoor air quality.

A CETI or CETC has verified knowledge of disciplines related to infrared thermography and the building sciences. The certification exam covers the most respected texts in the field. Those who pass the exam must understand the basic principles of thermal and infrared physics. They must be familiar with selecting, calibrating and operating infrared imaging equipment. They must understand the most effective techniques for conducting building investigations using infrared thermography and must know how to use infrared technology in applications such as:

• Roof inspections

• Building exterior investigations

• Building interior investigations

• Plumbing investigations

To earn the Council-certified Environmental Thermography Investigator (CETI) or Council-certified Environmental Thermography Consultant (CETC) designations, a candidate must:

• Demonstrate verifiable field experience in environmental thermography

• Pass a rigorous examination based on broad industry knowledge rather than a course curriculum

• Earn the unanimous approval of the CETI or CETC certification board

• Re-certify every two years

• Participate in 20 hours of professional development activities each year

• Maintain the highest ethical standards

Accreditation:

The CETI and CETC certifications are accredited by the Council for Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB), a nationally recognized independent accreditation body. ACAC certifications are the ONLY designations in the indoor air quality field to earn CESB accreditation.

OUR CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS

Restoration and Remediation:

ACAC offers restoration industry certifications and contractor certifications such as mold contractor certifications, indoor air quality certifications, water damage certifications, fire and water restoration certifications; structural drying certifications, moisture control certifications, and thermography certifications.

Administration and Management:

ACAC offers emergency management certifications and indoor air quality management certifications.

Investigation and Consulting:

ACAC offers mold inspector certifications, indoor air quality certifications, environmental certifications, infection control certifications, thermography certifications, and fire and smoke certifications.

25 ACAC certification programs are accredited by the Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB). 
All ACAC examinations are compliant with standards published by APA, AERA and NCME.