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Thermographic Inspection and Non Destructive Testing for Maintenance

Loose electrical connections and hidden structural defects rarely announce themselves before they cause a fire or a failure, which is why thermal imaging and basic non destructive testing have become standard tools on serious maintenance teams. This programme introduces thermographic surveying, ultrasonic thickness testing and dye penetrant inspection, focused on practical application within routine plant maintenance rounds.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain how infrared thermography detects electrical, mechanical and thermal anomalies.
  • Conduct thermal imaging surveys on electrical panels, motors and mechanical equipment.
  • Interpret thermal images to distinguish genuine defects from environmental influences.
  • Apply ultrasonic thickness testing to assess wall loss on pipework and tanks.
  • Carry out dye penetrant inspection to detect surface cracking on welds and components.
  • Prioritise findings from inspection surveys into a ranked maintenance action list.

Course outline

  1. 01Thermography principles and camera operation
  2. 02Electrical panel and connection surveys
  3. 03Mechanical and process thermal surveys
  4. 04Interpreting thermal images correctly
  5. 05Ultrasonic thickness testing basics
  6. 06Dye penetrant and surface crack detection
  7. 07Reporting and prioritising inspection findings
  8. 08Building inspection routes into maintenance plans

Who should attend

Maintenance technicians, electrical technicians, inspection officers and reliability engineers who use or plan to introduce thermography and non destructive testing into routine inspection rounds.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 18 Aug 2026Durban2R10,000
24 to 25 Aug 2026Johannesburg2R10,000
7 to 8 Sep 2026Mauritius2US$1,100
14 to 15 Sep 2026Dubai2US$1,100
21 to 22 Sep 2026Lagos2US$1,100
28 to 29 Sep 2026Harare2US$1,100
5 to 6 Oct 2026Kampala2US$1,100
12 to 13 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100
19 to 20 Oct 2026Pretoria2R10,000
26 to 27 Oct 2026Cape Town2R10,000
9 to 10 Nov 2026Online2US$900
16 to 17 Nov 2026Mozambique2US$1,100
23 to 24 Nov 2026Cairo2US$1,100
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026Accra2US$1,100
7 to 8 Dec 2026Lusaka2US$1,100
14 to 15 Dec 2026Kigali2US$1,100
21 to 22 Dec 2026Nairobi2US$1,100

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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