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Calibration Laboratory Procedures

Course No. 134

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For Whom Intended  This course is for individuals who are involved in standards and calibration laboratories and for others who want a clear understanding of the special requirements that must be met by managers and other personnel in standards and calibration work. This course is among those required for TTi’s Metrology Specialist Certificate Program.

This course is applicable to individuals from a wide range of industries such as Defense, Manufacturing, Utilities, Electronics, Automotive, Medical, Pharmaceutical, Telecommunications, Computers, Aerospace and Universities.

Brief Course Description  The course begins with a broad overview of the Metrology discipline, and defines some common terms. It next introduces the statistical concepts that form the cornerstones of modern metrology and calibration. The students are then exposed to statistical management concepts such as Statistical Process Control (SPC) and the Measurement Assurance Process (MAP).

The course then reviews in considerable depth the requirements imposed by ISO standard 17025. Its impact on all aspects of calibration laboratory management is analyzed clause by clause. The role of ISO 9000 quality programs vis-á-vis ISO standard 17025 is discussed.

After a discussion of the staffing requirements of standards and calibration labs, and applicable documentation requirements, the course next reviews measurement uncertainty, and attempts to dispel some of the confusion surrounding this complex subject. Valuable insights into inter-laboratory testing, calibration and comparison (ILC) will be provided.

The final sections of the course deal with laboratory facilities, equipment and calibration logistics, as well as reporting requirements, ESD control, equipment handing and safety considerations.

Certificate Programs  This course is required for TTi’s Metrology Specialist (MSC) Certificate Programs, and may be used as an elective for any other TTi specialist certificate program.

Prerequisites  There are no definite prerequisites for this course. However, this course is aimed toward individuals involved in a related technical field.

Text  Each student will receive a course workbook, including most of the viewgraphs used in the course presentation.

Course Hours, Certificate and CEUs  Open courses meet seven hours per day. Upcoming presentation dates can be found on our current open course schedule. Class hours/days for on-site courses can vary from 14-35 hours over 2-5 days as requested by our clients. Upon successful course completion, each participant receives a certificate of completion and one Continuing Education Unit (CEU) for every ten class hours.

Course Outline No. 134

• Relationship of Metrology and Calibration to Quality System
  • Methodologies for a Calibration Program
  • Metrology Glossaries
  • International Definitions
  • ISO 9000 Quality System
  • Error, Accuracy, Precision
  • Measurement Uncertainty
  • Measurement Process
  • Calibration Control System
  • Measurement Assurance Process (MAP)
  • Statistical Process Control (SPC)
  • Check Standards in SPC
  • Standard Reference Materials
  • Quality / Reliability Goals
  • Risk Management
  • Calibration System-Purpose and Justification
• Calibration System
  • Government Agencies
  • History of Calibration Requirements
  • Conforming to International Definitions
  • International Standards
  • ISO Standard 17025 Requirements: Management System
  • Laboratory Procedures
  • Corrective and Preventive Action
  • Management Review
  • Technical
  • Laboratory Personnel Job Description
  • Test and Calibration Methods
  • Estimation of Measurement Uncertainty
  • Measurement Traceability
  • Sampling
  • Reporting of Results
  • ISO 9000-Accreditation, Certification, Registration
  • Proficiency Testing
• Calibration Program and Metrology Management
  • Program Manager
  • Technical Management
  • Quality Manager
  • Quality Systems Considerations
  • Documentation Requirements
  • Calibration Control System
  • Quality / Calibration Manual
• New Concepts in Metrology
  • Measurement Uncertainty
  • Measurement Uncertainty Evaluation
  • Standard Uncertainty
  • Expanded Uncertainty
  • Glossary
  • Error Sources
  • Type A and Type B Error Evaluation
  • Confidence Levels
  • Measurement Uncertainty Summary
  • Measurement Assurance
  • Inter-Laboratory Testing, Calibration
  • Inter-Laboratory Comparison (ILC)
• Administrative Considerations in Metrology
  • Metrology Personnel: Technicians, Engineers, Management and Support
  • Metrology Document Types
  • Test and Calibration-Procedures
• Tools of the Metrology Trade
  • Calibration Logistics
  • Calibration Intervals
  • Calibration Status
  • Exclusions from Calibration System
  • Tamper Proof Sealing
  • Recall System
  • Reverse Traceability
• Reports, Records, Safety and Equipment Handling
  • Calibration Reports: Requirements
  • Calibration Records
  • ESD Control in the Calibration Laboratory
  • Safety Considerations
  • Precision Equipment Handling/Storage
  • Preventive Maintenance (PM)
  • Ethical Considerations
• Summary and overview
• Award of Certificates for successful completion

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