Calibration and Control of Measuring Systems

Quality Management System Standards such as ISO 9000, QS-9000 and ISO/IEC 17025 require the establishment of an effective system for the control of inspection and measuring equipment. Frequently organizations establish such systems without considering practicality and cost effectiveness. This course enables participants to gain the latest information, knowledge and skills for identifying the elements of an effective calibration system; understanding the requirements for those supplying calibration services; preparing for compliance; improving and utilizing measurement data.

Using workshops and case studies, participants learn how to develop and document a calibration and measurement assurance program and assess measurement capabilities.

• Effectively communicate using the language of measurements
  
• Understand the basic measurement principles and practices
  
• Learn the roles of calibration, standards and traceability
  
• What is calibration?
  
• What must be calibrated?
• Calibration concepts Traceability, capability and reliability Uncertainty, repeatability and reproducibility
  
• Quality system and calibration requirements
  
• Calibration system documentation structure
  
• Validation of software used in measurement Calibration intervals, calibration status and recall
  
• Personnel and qualification requirements
  
• Environmental controls Equipment handling Calibration methods/procedures and records
  
• Out of tolerance conditions
  
• Use of external laboratories and purchasing specifications
  
• Other resources/sources of information