This innovative program provides a pathway for people currently working in pressure 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 calibration and use of a wide range of pressure measuring instruments, their principles of operation and potential sources of error. It incorporates extensive hands-on practical exercises. The assessment is based on the application of knowledge and skills in the workplace. The program is aligned to national industry competency standards which can lead to a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment. 

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 of:

• the principles of operation of a variety of pressure measuring instruments
• the processes involved in the use and calibration of pressure equipment
• the various sources of error that affect pressure measurements

Outline

The topics covered include:

• introduction to pressure measurement
• traceability and international standards
• vacuum pressure measurement
• pressure transducers and calibrators
• barometry, manometry and liquid columns
• differential and gauge pressure measurement
• the piston gauge and its use
• high pressure
• estimating measurement uncertainty (participants with limited experience would benefit from attending our Introduction to Estimating Measurement Uncertainty course)
• the use of uncertainties given in NATA-endorsed reports

Assessment (optional)

The assessment component of the program involves practical work in the form of a measurement audit and written tests which are carried out after the course. Assessment is aligned to the following units of competency from the PML50104 Diploma of Laboratory Technology:

• PMLCAL400A    Perform standard calibrations
• PMLCAL500A    Perform non-standard calibrations
• PMLMAIN502A  Maintain instruments and equipment

NMI is registered by VETAB under the Australian Quality Training Framework. Candidates who meet all the requirements of the assessment will be awarded a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment.

Course Details

25–26 November 2010 at NMI, 26 Dick Perry Avenue, Kensington, WA 6151

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

Fees

Training course: $1140 which includes GST, lunches, refreshments, texts and Monograph 7 Pressure Measurement
Assessment component PMLCAL400A: $480 (includes a measurement audit)
Assessment components PMLCAL500A and PMLMAIN502A: $210 each

Contact Us

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