Verifying non-automatic weighing instruments

833⁰⁰ (includes shipping and handling)

NOTE: This training is offered independently of, and does not substitute for, the assessment process required for verifying non-automatic weighing instruments. Assessment information is found here.

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This one-day course (9 am to 5 pm) explains the test procedures required to verify digital non-automatic weighing instruments with a capacity less than 3 tonne.

Knowledge and skills

Training will provide you with the knowledge and skills:

to understand the role of trade measurement within the national measurement system
to analyse a non-automatic weighing instrument's operating environment to determine how it could impact on its performance
to verify a non-automatic weighing instrument in accordance with test procedures

Topics

The topics covered include:

Australia's measurement system
reference standards of measurement
certificates of approval
equipment required for testing
maximum permissible errors
zero-setting test
discrimination test
eccentricity test
repeatability test
weighing test without substitution
tare test
supplementary test
completing test reports

Further information

Training delivery is subject to participant numbers. A confirmation email will be sent to each participant 2 weeks prior to the course date. We suggest you book your travel arrangements after receiving this course confirmation email.

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

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