Announcement of new certification

For Immediate Release

GLENDALE, Ariz./EWORLDWIRE/March 8, 2010 --- On Feb. 26, ACAC announced the finalization of its long anticipated IR certification for those utilizing infrared technology in the building sciences, home inspections and indoor air quality.

The new certifications - referred to as the Council-certified Environmental Thermographer (CET) and Council-certified Environmental Thermography Consultant (CETC) - are developed and administered in a manner that can be accredited by CESB, an independent third-party accreditation body for engineer-related certifications.

The American Council for Accredited Certification (formerly known as the American IAQ Council) first announced that its Infrared Thermography certification was in development in July of 2009.

The CET/CETC certifications - the first of their kind - are board-awarded by a nationwide panel of industry peers.

. The CET/CETC is not specific to an IR camera manufacturer
. There is no industry trade association involved with the CET/CETC
. There is no mandatory course - there is no course curriculum
. The CET/CETC examinations are based on industry texts
. The CET/CETC examinations are delivered electronically
. The CET/CETC examinations are independently proctored
. The exams are available at more than 400 locations worldwide

The CET/CETC certification examination will be available March 15, 2010.

ACAC is a non-profit certifying body founded in 1992 and operates independent, third-party accredited certification programs. ACAC certifies more than 5,000 professionals in the United States, Canada and overseas. ACAC certification programs are accredited by the Council of Engineering and Scientific Specialty Boards (CESB).

Visit ACAC.org ('http://www.acac.org') to learn more.

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CONTACT:
Adam Andrews
The American Council for Accredited Certification
PO Box 11599
Glendale, AZ 85318 - 15
PHONE. 800-942-0832
EMAIL: adam@iaqcouncil.org
http://www.acac.org

SOURCE: The American Council for Accredited Certification