Calibration & Metrological Traceability

Overview

Strengthen Calibration. Ensure Traceability. Improve Measurement Confidence

• This practical training program provides a structured understanding of calibration, verification, and metrological traceability in testing and calibration laboratories.
• The course is designed to help laboratory professionals evaluate calibration activities, select competent calibration providers, interpret calibration certificates, establish traceability, determine recalibration intervals, and manage equipment performance.
• The program also addresses intermediate checks, equipment acceptance criteria, and the evaluation of the impact of equipment found outside acceptable limits on previously reported results.

  Instructor-led interactive sessions incorporating:

1. Practical Exercises
2. Laboratory-Based Case Studies
3. Templates
4. Tools
5. Checklists

Who Should Attend

Learning Outcomes

• By the end of the program, participants will be able to: Explain the differences between calibration, verification, and adjustment.
• Select and evaluate competent calibration providers.
• Read and assess calibration certificates and related measurement uncertainty.
• Establish and maintain metrological traceability.
• Determine appropriate recalibration intervals and perform intermediate equipment checks.
• Establish equipment acceptance criteria and evaluate the impact of equipment outside acceptable limits on previously reported results.

Course Outline

1. Session 1 – Calibration Principles and Metrological Traceability

   Calibration, verification and adjustment; selection of competent calibration providers; interpretation of calibration certificates; evaluation of calibration results and uncertainty; and establishment of metrological traceability.

2. Session 2 – Equipment Control and Ongoing Performance

   Recalibration intervals, intermediate equipment checks, equipment acceptance criteria, management of equipment outside acceptable limits, and evaluation of the impact on previously reported results.

Assessment

Participant assessment includes: 1. Attendance and participation 2. Practical exercises 3. Laboratory-based case studies 4. Program assessment Participants who successfully meet the program requirements receive the relevant program certificate.