{"id":9694,"date":"2021-02-23T14:29:15","date_gmt":"2021-02-23T14:29:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/insulation.org\/?page_id=9694"},"modified":"2024-10-23T14:19:07","modified_gmt":"2024-10-23T14:19:07","slug":"miintro","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/insulation.org\/training-tools\/miintro\/","title":{"rendered":"NIA\u2019s Understanding Mechanical Insulation Course"},"content":{"rendered":"
NIA's Understanding Mechanical Insulation (formerly called Introduction to Mechanical Insulation, and Part 1 of the Thermal Insulation Inspector Certification\u2122 Program) is available as a stand-alone 2-day course for those who have some experience in the insulation industry to make them more knowledgeable about mechanical insulation, the industry, and its products.<\/p>\n
This intermediate level course includes a review of the insulation industry market segments; the need and importance of inspection; the purpose of mechanical insulation systems and why that is important to the inspection process; primary insulation materials and protective coverings; the importance of Safety Data Sheets; and codes, standards, regulations, and guidelines, and how they are intertwined. This course is excellent training for new employees to educate them about the mechanical insulation industry and products.<\/p>\n
December Virtual Course February In-Person Course June Virtual Course December Virtual Course If a registration form is received after the deadline date an expedited shipping\/administrative fee of $50 will be added automatically to the course registration fee.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n We invite you to connect with NIA through social media and stay up to date with all of our programs and events!<\/p>\n NIA\u2019s Understanding Mechanical Insulation is developed for individuals who have good communication skills as well as the following:<\/p>\n Click here<\/a> to read about NIA's Cancellation Policy and Course Guidelines.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> The course runs from approximately 8:00 a.m.\u20134:00 p.m. CT, which includes a lunch break and several breaks throughout the day.<\/p>\n Click here<\/a>\u00a0to read about NIA's Cancellation Policy and Course Guidelines.<\/p>\n Students will receive the following materials shipped to their preferred address: a professionally printed full-color course manual. Additional shipping charges will occur for students who live outside of the United States.<\/p>\n Students who pass the exam will also receive a completion letter.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div> <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div> A computer (Mac, PC, or Chromebook) with a recent operating system (less than 3\u20134 years old) that has either Chrome or Firefox installed and a consistent Internet connection capable of uploading files larger than 3 Mbps. A web camera and microphone required for course participation and the exam, but this is standard on most laptops. Click here to review the exam manual<\/a>.<\/p>\n
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\nRegistration Deadline: May 15, 2025
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Computer Requirements for the Virtual Course and Online Exam<\/h3>\n