Course Introduction
Water leakage can damage property and affect neighbourly relations.
Identifying its source requires professional judgement and evidence-based analysis.
This 3-day course equips PropTech professionals with essential theory and hands-on skills in building diagnostics and water tightness assessment. Learn to apply infrared technology for smarter, non-destructive inspections. Experts from HKPC will also share advanced Non-Destructive Testing techniques, including drone-based inspections and electromagnetic radiation detection.
What is ISO 9712 NDT Certification?
ISO 9712 is an internationally recognized standard for the qualification and certification of non-destructive testing (NDT) personnel. It ensures that certified individuals possess the necessary theoretical knowledge and practical skills to competently perform NDT tasks across various industrial sectors. Certification under ISO 9712 enhances safety, reliability, and quality in industries such as construction, aerospace, manufacturing, and energy.
Our training course specifically targets Level 1 certification for thermographic testing, designed for personnel who carries out NDT according to written instructions and under supervision. This foundational level equips participants to set up equipment, perform tests, record results, and report findings.
Target Audience
- Technical personnel involved in building diagnostics, waterproofing inspections, and non-destructive testing
- Site inspectors, engineers, and consultants
- Candidates with backgrounds in civil engineering, building surveying, or materials science
- Professionals from construction, testing, and consultancy firms
- Individuals interested in building diagnostics
Key Takeaway
- Understand the fundamentals of infrared thermography and thermal imaging for building diagnostics.
- Learn how to assess potential debonding or delamination in wall finishes using thermographic analysis.
- Explore techniques for detecting thermal anomalies in waterproofing systems via walkover and aerial surveys.
- Gain essential knowledge for ISO 9712 Level 1 thermographic testing certification.
- Develop the ability to interpret thermograms for reliable, non-destructive water-tightness evaluations.
Course Outline
Day One: Introduction to Infrared Thermography and Basic Theory, Infrared Camera Characteristics
- Introduction to NDT Thermography
- Infrared theory / radiosity
- Heat transfer principles (conduction, convection, radiation)
- Thermodynamics & Blackbody Radiation Laws
Day Two: Infrared Camera Operation , Practical Applications, Data Analysis and Report Generation (Building Diagnosis)
- Practical exercise on the use of infrared camera for building diagnosis
- Interpretation of test results
- Report creation framework & templates
- Common anomalies and how to identify them
Day Three: Practical Applications (Water Tightness Test), Final Exam
- Practical exercise on Water Tightness Test
- Review of all training modules
- Final practical test (camera operation and thermogram analysis)
- Written Exam
- Exploring Advanced Applications of Non-Destructive Testing (Shared by HKPC Expert)
*Any changes to the course syllabus will be at the discretion of the instructor.*
Trainer Information
Ir C.K. Cheung
Ir C.K. Cheung is a professional lead auditor who was also ex-HKAS Senior Accreditation Officer. He had more than 30-year experience in conducting national evaluations, CAB’s assessments and audits to different international standards including ISO 17020, ISO 17021, ISO 17024, ISO 17025, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001.
He also brings extensive experience in building diagnostics and played a key role in developing the test methods “Detection of External Wall Debonding/Delamination by Infrared Thermography” which is issued by the Hong Kong Concrete Institute.
Medium
Delivered in Cantonese, and material printed in English
Date and Time
13 – 15 April 2026 (3 days)
09:30-17:30 (Total 18 hours)
Venue
1/F, HKPC Building, 78 Tat Chee Avenue, Kowloon Tong
Course Fee
HK$14,000
Application and Notification Deadline
The application deadline is 27 March 2026 (Friday). Successful applicants will receive a confirmation email on or before 30 March 2026 (Monday). If an applicant has not received a confirmation email by that date, their application will be considered unsuccessful.
Remarks
(i) Course enrolment is on a first-come, first-served basis.
(ii) Applications will only be processed upon receipt of a completed application form and payment.