This one-day course covers the theory and practice of the calibration of weights and balances. It incorporates hands-on practical exercises to demonstrate adjustment features and the effects of static, magnetism, vibration and draughts on balance performance.

Objectives

The course provides participants with the skills:

• to understand the principles of calibration of weights and balances
• to identify various sources of error that affect the calibration of weights and balances

Outline

The topics covered include:

• general principles of mass measurement
• air buoyancy and conventional mass
• effects of the laboratory environment
• care and handling of weights
• calibration of electronic balances
• balance adjustment features
• user checks on balances
• reporting calibration data
• estimating measurement uncertainty (participants with limited experience would benefit from attending our Introduction to Estimating Measurement Uncertainty course)

Course Details

To be announced. The course will start at 9 am and end by 5 pm. Numbers are limited so please register early.

Fee

$640 which includes GST, lunch, refreshments and Monograph 4 The Calibration of Weights and Balances.

Contact Us

Phone (02) 8467 3796 or email training@measurement.gov.au.