ISO 18436-7:2014规定了使用红外热成像技术进行机械状态监测和诊断的人员的资格鉴定和评估要求。 符合ISO 18436-7:2014的证书或声明将提供对个人资格和能力的认可，以使用便携式热成像设备进行机械状态监测的热测量和分析。本程序可能不适用于专用设备或其他特定情况。 ISO 18436-7:2014规定了基于本文所述技术领域的三类分类计划。

ISO 18436-7:2014 specifies the requirements for qualification and assessment of personnel who perform machinery condition monitoring and diagnostics using infrared thermography. A certificate or declaration of conformity to ISO 18436-7:2014 will provide recognition of the qualifications and competence of individuals to perform thermal measurements and analysis for machinery condition monitoring using portable thermal imaging equipment. This procedure might not apply to specialized equipment or other specific situations. ISO 18436-7:2014 specifies a three-category classification programme that is based on the technical areas delineated herein.