COURSE OVERVIEW:

The meaning of this course lies in the technical rigor required to maintain the metrological chain within a highly regulated environment. Metrology is the science of measurement, and in an ISO 17025 compliant facility, every piece of data must be traceable to national or international standards. This program provides the engineering and quality expertise necessary to manage the lifecycle of laboratory and industrial instrumentation, ensuring that every measurement is accurate, defensible, and legally traceable.

The scope of the training focuses on the practical execution of calibration procedures across multiple domains, including mass, volume, temperature, and pressure. It addresses the critical distinction between "calibration" and "repair," providing the skills to diagnose hardware failures and restore equipment to its validated state. Participants will explore the calculation of expanded uncertainty and the interpretation of calibration certificates to ensure compliance with stringent accreditation requirements.

The coverage includes a detailed investigation into the "As-Found" and "As-Left" data reporting, the management of out-of-tolerance (OOT) investigations, and the implementation of intermediate checks. The course emphasizes the development of internal calibration protocols that meet the same level of scrutiny as external providers. By mastering these metrological and repair techniques, participants will be able to maximize instrument uptime, reduce the costs associated with external service contracts, and uphold the technical integrity of the laboratory.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

After completion of this course, the participants will be able to:

• Define the core principles of metrological traceability and the SI system.
• Implement ISO 17025 requirements for equipment and calibration management.
• Perform high-precision calibration for mass balances and pipettes.
• Execute thermal mapping and calibration for ovens and incubators.
• Diagnose and repair common electronic and mechanical instrument failures.
• Calculate Measurement Uncertainty according to the GUM methodology.
• Interpret and validate external calibration certificates for compliance.
• Manage "Out of Tolerance" (OOT) events and impact assessments.
• Establish optimal calibration intervals based on drift analysis.
• Design and document internal calibration SOPs and records.
• Utilize reference standards and certified reference materials correctly.
• Lead the laboratory through a technical metrology audit by an AB.

TARGET AUDIENCE:

This course is intended for Metrology Technicians, Instrument Engineers, Laboratory Quality Managers, and Technical Support Specialists.

TRAINING COURSE METHODOLOGY:

A highly interactive combination of lectures, discussion sessions, and case studies will be employed to maximize the transfer of information, knowledge, and experience. The course will be intensive, practical, and highly interactive. The sessions will start by raising the most relevant questions and motivating everybody to find the right answers. The attendants will also be encouraged to raise more of their questions and to share in developing the right answers using their analysis and experience. There will also be some indoor experiential activities to enhance the learning experience. Course material will be provided in PowerPoint, with necessary animations, learning videos, and general discussions.

The course participants shall be evaluated before, during, and at the end of the course.

COURSE CERTIFICATE:

National Consultant Centre for Training LLC (NCC) will issue an Attendance Certificate to all participants completing a minimum of 80% of the total attendance time requirement.