Metrology and Standardization Course

Duration: 2 Days

Course Outline

1. Introduction to Metrology and Standardization
• Definition and Importance	• Historical Development
• Applications in Industry and Trade
2. Basics of Measurement
• Types of Measurements (Dimensional, Mass, Volume, etc.)	• SI Units and Derived Units
• Principles of Measurement Uncertainty
3. Legal Metrology
• Legal Framework and Policies	• Role of Metrology in Trade and Consumer Protection
• National and International Standards Bodies
4. Calibration and Traceability
• Definition of Calibration	• Traceability Chain and its Importance
• Examples of Calibration in Different Sectors
5. Standardization
• Definition and Importance	• Key Elements of a Standard
• International Standards (ISO, IEC, etc.)	• Relationship Between Standardization and Quality
6. Quality Assurance and Metrology
• Role of Metrology in Quality Assurance	• Testing and Inspection
• Case Studies on Quality Control Using Metrology
7. Metrological Equipment
• Overview of Common Metrological Instruments	• Maintenance and Care
• Selection Criteria for Equipment
8. Practical Aspects
• Hands-on Sessions on Calibration	• Understanding Standard Operating Procedures
• Report Writing and Data Analysis
9. Future Trends in Metrology and Standardization
• Emerging Technologies (Digital Metrology, AI, IoT)	• Global Trends and Challenges
• Career Opportunities in Metrology and Standardization

Time	Session	Details
9:00 AM	Registration and Introduction	Participant introductions, agenda overview
9:30 AM	Introduction to Metrology and Standardization	Definition, importance, and historical background
10:30 AM	Tea/Coffee Break	Networking and refreshments
11:00 AM	Basics of Measurement	Types, SI units, and measurement uncertainty
12:30 PM	Lunch Break
1:30 PM	Legal Metrology and Standards Bodies	National and international frameworks
3:00 PM	Tea/Coffee Break
3:30 PM	Calibration and Traceability	Practical examples and the traceability chain
4:30 PM	End of Day 1	Recap and Q&A
9:00 AM	Recap of Day 1	Review of key points and feedback
9:30 AM	Standardization and Quality Assurance	Role of standards in quality and practical examples
10:30 AM	Tea/Coffee Break
11:00 AM	Metrological Equipment and SOPs	Overview and hands-on practice
12:30 PM	Lunch Break
1:30 PM	Future Trends in Metrology	AI, IoT, and digital metrology
2:30 PM	Hands-On Practical Training	Calibration and report writing
3:30 PM	Tea/Coffee Break
4:00 PM	Final Assessment and Feedback	Quiz, participant feedback, and certificate awarding
4:30 PM	End of Day 2	Closing remarks