Laboratory Instruments Calibrations and Troubleshooting Techniques

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16 Nov 2025 Riyadh, KSA $ 3,900 Register

Laboratory Instruments Calibrations and Troubleshooting Techniques

Introduction

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

Objectives

    The course will 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.

Training Methodology

This is an interactive course. There will be open question and answer sessions, regular group exercises and activities, videos, case studies, and presentations on best practice. Participants will have the opportunity to share with the facilitator and other participants on what works well and not so well for them, as well as work on issues from their own organizations. The online course is conducted online using MS-Teams/ClickMeeting.

Who Should Attend?

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.

Course Outline

Day 1: 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

Day 2: 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) 

Day 3: Administrative Considerations in Metrology

  •  Metrology Personnel: Technicians, Engineers, Management and Support
  • Metrology Document Types
  • Test and Calibration-Procedures

Day 4: Tools of the Metrology Trade

  • Calibration Logistics 
  • Calibration Intervals
  • Calibration Status
  • Exclusions from Calibration System 
  • Tamper Proof Sealing
  • Recall System
  • Reverse Traceability

Day 5: 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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