Testing and Calibration Training

QC Training Services, Inc. has provided training in testing and calibration since its inception. Testing and calibration are unique fields of metrology, and they are crucial to the daily operations of manufacturing organizations. Furthermore, these fields are essential for businesses that offer goods and services. For instance, consumable goods and many other products are priced based on their weight. This weight is determined on a weighing scale, which is tested and certified by a trained inspector from an accredited laboratory. Accurate measurements play a significant role in our world, whether in legal, physical, or dimensional metrology.

Testing and Calibration training candidates start with entry-level courses to gain foundational knowledge. They advance to higher-level workshops to master concepts of calibration and uncertainty. Students learn definitions and terms from the International Vocabulary of Metrology (VIM) by the Joint Committee for Guides in Metrology (JCGM). They discuss Standards Organization, Documentation Standards, and Calibration Management Systems as they relate to testing or laboratories.

Additionally, students learn the basics of Measurement Uncertainty and how to estimate it, including budget considerations. During the calibration process, they understand the importance of traceability to an International System (SI) unit through an “unbroken chain of comparisons” that transfers a reference value to the artifact or instrument under calibration. Finally, several courses provide a comprehensive review of ISO/IEC 17025:2017, helping participants understand conformity assessment using a risks and opportunities-based approach.

Moreover, these courses are designed to equip participants with practical skills and knowledge they can apply directly in their work environments.

Anyone working in the quality lab, calibration lab, or supporting the measurement and calibration functions of a lab is an ideal candidate for one or more of the courses offered under this category. Students may include titles such as technicians, engineers, inspectors, operators, and administrative support personnel.