Practical Approach to Measurement and Calibration
23 - 24 SEPTEMBER 2026
COURSE INTRODUCTION
This practical programme strengthens the measurement and calibration skills needed to maintain confidence in inspection, test and measuring equipment. Participants review measurement-system errors, traceability, uncertainty, calibration practice and laboratory controls, with hands-on emphasis on selecting and using measuring tools correctly. Practical examples and guided discussion help participants connect the subject to decisions and challenges in their own workplace.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
By the end of this programme, participants should be able to:
- Explain the core concepts, terminology and working principles related to Practical Approach to Measurement and Calibration.
- Apply structured methods and industry good practices for Assess the Effectiveness of your Measurement System, Understanding Uncertainty, and Calibration laboratory management/good practices.
- Evaluate relevant instrumentation & calibration situations and identify risks, gaps and improvement opportunities.
- Translate the learning into practical workplace actions and sound technical decisions.
COURSE OUTCOME
Upon completion, participants will be better prepared to:
- Assess relevant workplace situations using the concepts and methods covered in Practical Approach to Measurement and Calibration.
- Select and apply appropriate tools, checks or controls for Assess the Effectiveness of your Measurement System, Understanding Uncertainty, and Calibration laboratory management/good practices.
- Recommend actions that support measurement accuracy, process visibility and diagnostic confidence.
- Communicate findings, improvement opportunities and next steps clearly to relevant stakeholders.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- This course has been designed for those who, because of their work or field of study, are involved or interested in the process of equipment calibration and control.
- These include maintenance engineers, technicians, QC Supervisors/Inspectors Lab. Technicians, and Production Supervisors.
- All engineering, technical, production and quality personnel involved in instrument calibration and management. All owners of measurement system.
- CERTIFICATE OF COMPETENCY
- Participants are required to complete a competency test at the end of the training session.
- Certificate of competency will be awarded to delegate that achieves score points above 70%.
- Certificate of attendance will be awarded to delegate that achieves score points below 70%.
COURSE CONTENT
- Assess the Effectiveness of your Measurement System: Key indicators of a good measurement system; Measurement system error - Bias, Linearity, repeatability, reproducibility, stability, Accuracy; Source of measurement system errors
- Understanding Uncertainty: Common calibration definitions - uncertainty, traceability, confidence intervals, Test Accuracy Ratio (TAR/TUR); Type 1 & Type 2 Uncertainty; Understand and calculate uncertainties
- Calibration laboratory management/good practices
