EDU-511: Test Uncertainty (1-day, In-person)

Overview:
Change your uncertainty, change your calibration world. This course explores the modern calibration concept of Test Uncertainty, the measurement uncertainty in the calibration and conformity assessment of measuring instruments. When testing measuring instruments in calibration, and assessing conformity to specification (pass/fail statements), handling the impact of measurement uncertainty in decision rules can be a challenging problem. Powerful concepts from recent national and international standards have exposed weaknesses in historical approaches to measurement uncertainty, and this class will show you how to implement the test uncertainty principles in these standards to improve your measurement uncertainty.

This course is taught by Dr. Jim Salsbury, the author of the book “Test Uncertainty: Guide to the evaluation of measurement uncertainty in the conformity assessment of measuring instruments”. Dr. Salsbury had a front row seat in the standards committees working on the principles of test uncertainty since the early 2000’s, and he brings that experience and history to this course and the accompanying book. Included with the course registration is access to complementary online eLearning content and an electronic copy of Dr. Salsbury’s book.

Prerequisites:
There are no complicated mathematics in this class, but students should have prior background in evaluating measurement uncertainty in the calibration of measuring instruments. This course uses examples from the field of dimensional calibration, but the concepts apply to all calibration fields and no experience in dimensional calibration is required.

Course Materials: 
The course materials include extensive photographs and descriptions based on the book “Test Uncertainty:  Guide to the evaluation of measurement uncertainty in the conformity assessment of measuring instruments”.

Certificate: 
Participants will earn an Attendance Certificate from Mitutoyo America Corporation.

Registration: 
For questions or registration, please click on the Inquiry button below.  You may also call the Education Department at 888-648-8869 (option 6). Office hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Central Time. We can also be reached via email at mim@mitutoyo.com. 

*Advanced pricing applies when registration is completed more than 2 weeks prior to the class starting.

*A discount of 10% is available when registering three or more students for the same course.

Comprehensive Curriculum: 
The Mitutoyo Institute of Metrology offers a number of courses to meet the educational needs of manufacturing, quality, and measurement professionals. Our courses are scheduled regularly throughout the year.  Mitutoyo and the Mitutoyo Institute of Metrology is a worldwide organization. We are proud to state that more than 200,000 engineers, technicians and managers have attended our measurement seminars over the years. If you wish to register or if you have additional questions, please contact us at 888-MITUTOYO, or email mim@mitutoyo.com. 

Cancellation Policy:
In the event that you are not able to attend a class for which you are registered, you can transfer your registration to another individual, or if you contact us at least one week prior to the start of class, you can receive a credit towards future class. No credit will be allowed in the case of no-shows and cancellations less than one week prior to the start of class. Payment in the form of credit card, purchase order or check must be received at least one week prior to the start of class. Same policy for credential testing, no refunds but if a person is no longer available to take testing, another person can take their place. Contact us one week prior for location testing. See link for detailed information. Training Terms and Conditions.

Course Cancellations:
Classes are subject to cancellation. Please confirm dates prior to making non-refundable travel arrangements. Most classes can be confirmed well in advance, and in all cases we can confirm the course at two weeks prior to the start of class. Mitutoyo America is not responsible for cancelled airfares or other expenses incurred due to cancellations. If a course is cancelled, then the option of full refund of the course fee or future credit will be offered.