This innovative program provides a pathway for people currently working in electrical measurement to further develop their knowledge and skills. It consists of a two-day course plus an optional post-course assessment. The course component covers essential knowledge of the theory and practice of electrical measurement using digital multimeters and calibrators. Special attention is given to important practical issues such as grounding, interference and thermal effects.

Refer to the Participants Handbook for an outline of support services for participants and key policies including participants rights and responsibilities.

Objectives

The course provides participants with comprehensive knowledge and skills:

• to understand the principles of operation of digital multimeters and calibrators
• to understand the principles and techniques used in the measurement of electrical quantities
• to understand the processes involved in the use and calibration of electrical equipment
• to identify various sources of error that affect electrical measurements

Outline

The topics covered include:

• overview of primary standards
• measurement of resistance
• principles of operation of digital multimeters and calibrators
• measurement of direct voltage and current
• principles of calibration
• measurement of alternating voltage and current
• measurement of high voltage
• reporting calibration data and uncertainties  
• estimating measurement uncertainty (participants with limited experience would benefit from attending our Introduction to Estimating Measurement Uncertainty course)