Calibration

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 must be complied with in the relevant industrial sectors.

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Course Code
CPI003

What's covered?

  • 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
  • Dealing with non-conforming instruments
  • Exercises calculating the Tolerance Accuracy Ratio - TAR
  • Exercises calculating the Tolerance Uncertainty Ratio - TUR
  • 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.

Who should participate?

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

What will I learn?

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

Who are the tutors?

Albert Plant

With a background of thirty year’s practical experience, Albert Plant is Ireland’s leading trainer and consultant in the application of statistics.  Combining degrees in Engineering and Statistics, he brings a unique blend of a deep understanding of manufacturing technology with expertise in all aspects of statistical data analysis to his training courses.  Attendees on Albert’s training courses include people, many with PhD’s, undertaking the most advanced research and development in pharmaceuticals, medical devices, nanotechnology, and other leading-edge specialities, who require statistical skills to understand the outcome of their research work.

Many customers require that the training courses be customised, and Albert has developed a high level of expertise in meeting this requirement.  His In-House courses typically incorporate company data, and both the length and content of the courses are agreed in advance with the customer, to meet very specific needs.

Minitab is the leading brand of general-purpose statistical software. Albert has used Minitab in his training and consultancy work for more than 25 years.  He proposed to the Minitab company that they introduce a module in Acceptance Sampling, and he contributed to the early development of the module, which was launched with new versions of the software in 2006.  Albert also has expertise in other statistical software, such as Design Expert, which he uses in Design of Experiments.


Grainne Heneghan

Grainne is a highly experienced Continuous Improvement and Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt with over 20 years’ experience in the global IT industry.

Grainne has many years of experience of developing and delivering training and working with Quality and Lean Six Sigma methodologies, tools and techniques, with focus on improving processes, reducing waste and decreasing costs for teams and organisations. She is resourceful and adaptable and uses strong communication and interpersonal skills along with metrics, data and logic to ensure that teams achieve their goals and successfully implement change within their organisations.

Grainne has trained and coached many Yellow, Green and Black Belt students to successful certification. Along with many years training in a traditional classroom style, she spent 4 years training using an online Virtual Classroom while working at Hewlett Packard. This included virtual training in Minitab and Statistical Concepts alongside softer skills such as Brainstorming for Root Cause Analysis and How to Complete FMEAs. She likes to blend her efficient organising skills and strong attention to detail with a softer empathetic and practical approach to projects. She is open-minded with a holistic and positive approach when working with teams.

Grainne enjoys working with teams and training students to use and to get the most from tools such as Minitab, and other statistical methods and techniques.


How do we train and support you?

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.

Grainne Heneghan

Duration: 1 day
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Grainne Heneghan

Duration: 1 day
Virtual Training: €395
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  • 13 May 2024
    Delivery: Virtual Training
    Location: Virtual
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