Calibration training course - In-House or Public Training

Calibration is a key component in all systems where instruments are used to collect measurements for the purpose of assessing the reliability and capability of manufacturing operations, testing products against specification in laboratories, and determining compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements. The accuracy of such measurements is dependent on regular calibration of the measuring instruments. The calibration requirements in standards such as ISO 9001 and ISO/TS 16949 (automotive), and relevant FDA documents, must be complied with in the relevant industrial sectors.

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General introduction to calibration and its objectives
Explanation of terminology used e.g. Precision, Accuracy, Traceability, Metrology, Measurement Uncertainty
Selection of measurement tools, gages and instruments and interpretation of accuracy statements
The role of the product specification
Dealing with non-conforming instruments
Destructive and non-destructive measurement and test
Interpretation of calibration certificates
Examples of Instrument calibration
Questions and Answers on most commonly used instruments
Developing a calibration system – interpretation, evaluation and traceability to calibration standards

There will be substantial time devoted to discussion on the management and administration of the calibration system, in particular on the procedures and systems that it is necessary to have in place to meet the requirements of the ISO 9001 standard and other quality system standards, and how to deal with quality audits on calibration. The first part of the course is devoted to technical issues to do with calibration, while the latter part of the course deals with management and administration issues. The course does not include actual demonstrations of instrument calibration.

Staff who perform calibration
Staff responsible for the management and administration of the calibration system

Participants achieve the following learning outcomes from the programme;

Develop a calibration system procedures in accordance with ISO 9001, ISO/TS 16949 or FDA (device) requirements
Demonstrate understanding of measuring instrument terminology such as bias, accuracy, precision, resolution, repeatability, traceability, uncertainty of measurement
Choose the instruments that require inclusion in the calibration system
Select appropriate calibration intervals

Albert Plant

With a background of twenty year’s practical experience, Albe...

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Course Manual
Delegates will receive a very comprehensive course manual, which explains the terminology of calibration and includes information on the commonly used measuring instruments and the standards used to calibrate them. The manual also includes details of the calibration requirements of the international quality assurance standards, such as ISO 9001, and provides information on how to meet these requirements when developing a calibration system.

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