Course Description

Participants of this two-day training course will learn a practical approach to the estimation of measurement uncertainty, based on fundamental practices in relation to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard requirements. Participants will gain an understanding of measurement uncertainty, sources of uncertainty in measurement, how to calculate measurement uncertainty, the expression of uncertainty and confidence in measurement, and reporting uncertainty. Measurement uncertainty for both testing and calibration laboratories will be discussed. 

Learning Objectives

• Understand the need for measurement uncertainty
• Examine international practices and practical statistics
• Develop an understanding of uncertainties and budgets
• Understand and calculate specific examples for measurement uncertainty

CEU Credits: 1.6

Who Should Attend

The Understanding Measurement Uncertainty training course is designed for laboratory management and technical staff responsible for review of uncertainties, and for consultants working with organizations seeking or maintaining accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025.