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Estimating Measurement Uncertainty for Physical Metrologists - ONLINE & FACE-TO-FACE DELIVERY OPTIONS

Estimating Measurement Uncertainty for Physical Metrologists - ONLINE & FACE-TO-FACE DELIVERY OPTIONS

  • 75800 (includes shipping and handling)
All prices are in AUD and exclusive of GST

PLEASE NOTE: Training delivery is subject to participant numbers.

A confirmation email will be sent to each participant 2 weeks prior to the course date. If you are attending the face-to-face course we suggest you book your travel and accommodation arrangements after receiving this course confirmation email. Training materials will be provided as hard-copies on the day of the course or electronically if online.

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The course provides a clear, systematic method for understanding and applying uncertainty estimation techniques in physical metrology with focus on real-world measurement and calibration examples. This course is designed for professionals familiar with measurement and calibration procedures in physical metrology workshops, and suitable for those aiming to deepen knowledge of uncertainty estimation to improve measurement reliability. You can download the course brochure here.

ONLINE DELIVERY sessions will be as follows:

Day 1:

Session 1: 09:00 - 11:30 / session 2: 13:00 - 15:30

Day 2:

Session 3: 09:00 - 12:00

FACE TO FACE training is a one-day course (9 am to 5 pm). 

Knowledge and Skills

The course will provide you with the knowledge and skills to:

  • understand the concepts involved in the calculation of measurement uncertainty
  • estimate measurement uncertainty in practical contexts
  • apply ISO's Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement successfully in the workplace

Topics

The topics covered include:

  • an overview of ISO's Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement (GUM Method) and general statistical concepts
  • the measured quantity and the uncertainty concepts
  • the size of each uncertainty concept
  • standard uncertainty calculation
  • the role of sensitivity coefficients 
  • concept of degrees of freedom
  • reporting measurement results
  • characteristics of a valid measurement
  • examples of measurement scenarios
  • pragmatic approach to handling correlation
  • the role of measurement uncertainty in conformity assessment
  • absolute vs relative uncertainty estimates

Further information

For more information contact +61 2 8467 3796 or training@measurement.gov.au.

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