Classroom Training

Training will be held on Friday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. CST, Saturday 9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. CST, and Monday - 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. CST. The following topics will be covered in the classroom training:

• Level I Thermography in compliance with ASNT's Recommended Practice #SNT-TC-1A
• Infrared physics and thermodynamics
• Air ducts
• Thermal performance of residential building materials
• Internal structure
• Preparation Attics and basements
• Camera requirements and considerations
• Considerations in new construction
• Other equipment requirements
• Energy loss evaluation
• Care of equipment
• Physics of sound
• Data interpretation
• Acoustic termite detection
• IR pitfalls to avoid
• Other pest detection with infrared
• Moisture detection
• Residential reporting
• Mold evaluation
• Marketing and sales considerations
• EIFS Liability and insurance
• Other exterior sidings
• Standards of Practice
• Residential roofing
• Hands-on practice
• Residential electrical and fire hazards
• And much, much more

Because the training will be held in small groups with a live trainer, you will have time to ask questions and participate in discussions. (You will need a headset with microphone to interact through your computer.)

Field Training

The 16 hour field training consists of a review of the classroom training followed by use of IR in multiple homes with the trainer.

Your Trainers

The lead trainer for the classroom portion of the training is Gene Bramlett. A member of the HomeSafe Inspection, Inc. team since 2003, Bramlett helped develop a very successful training program for inspector trainees from across the United States. Gene is a Certified Mold Inspector/Assessor, a trained structural pest control inspector, Certified Housing Consultant, Mississippi-Licensed Home Inspector, co-author of a basic infrared training textbook, SIRI certified inspector, certified SIRI instructor, and certified basic home inspection instructor.

Bramlett has brought his extensive background and experience to the HomeSafe Family and has taken on additional responsibilities for providing comprehensive technical support to franchisees/licensees who have computer and information system related concerns, and he was formerly the network system administrator for the corporate headquarters. As an experienced trainer, Bramlett remains a ready resource for the HomeSafe Inspector/Licensee community

The on-site field training will be carried out by experienced SIRI Certified HomeSafe licensees located throughout the U.S. The training schedule will list the options for field training and the trainers' qualifications.

SIRI (Specialist - Infrared Residential Inspector) Certification is awarded after the completion of both the classroom, and field training, and passing the exams. Exams are given after both the classroom and field training, and now include both answering questions and interpreting images.

It shows to clients and real estate agents alike that a residential inspector is fully trained in a valuable set of residential infrared skills that are unique in the industry. It establishes the certificate holder not merely as an inspector with an infrared camera, but as a residential inspection professional who knows how to use infrared correctly and how to accurately interpret the data it yields.

Additionally, SIRI Training and Certification ensure that you are following the best practice standards developed by Peng Lee and HomeSafe. These scientific research based standards, used in over 40,000 residential inspections are your best protection to reduce your liability.

For more information, click on "Become an IR Expert" or call HomeSafe at (866) 327-7233

Visit the SIRI website at www.IR-Certification.com