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Continued Professional DevelopmentInstrumentation and Sensors – Level 1A 3-day training course covering the main considerations when selecting and using different types of instrumentation and sensor systems. The course provides principle knowledge, practical training and measurement best practice for a range of temperature, pressure, electrical, velocity, acceleration and vibration systems.

“92% of our delegates believe that they have made a positive change within their job roles as a result of NPL Training.”

Databuild 2012

Contact details Further informationNational Physical LaboratoryHampton RoadTeddingtonMiddlesexUnited KingdomTW11 0LW

Switchboard: 020 8977 3222Website: www.npl.co.uk

Please see www.npl.co.uk/training for more information and a list of upcoming courses. Alternatively, please contact training@npl.co.uk

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Who Should Attend?The course is suitable for anyone who uses measurement expertise in their role, including:

• Development Engineers

• Manufacturing Engineers

• Operators, Technicians, Inspectors

• Test, Measurement and Quality Control Teams

Learning Outcomes• Understand the principles of operation and characteristics

of instrumentation and sensor systems.

• Recognise and apply measurement best practice and identify ways to improve measurement results.

• Troubleshoot and solve problems in instrumentation systems.

• Instil a questioning culture among delegates.

Employer Return on Investment• Reduction in scrap and waste through improved

process time.

• Improved instrumentation performance through firm understanding of the sensors, signals transmissions and display systems.

• Reduction in technical support/out-sourcing costs

• Skilled, motivated and efficient employee base

Module DetailsFundamentals of MeasurementUnderstand measurement standards, calibration and traceability in the context of instrumentation.

Instrument Classification Identify the core principles, characteristics and types of sensor associated with temperature, pressure, flow, velocity, acceleration, vibration and electrical quantities.

Data Collection, Processing and Interpretation

Identify factors influencing the choice and application of different instrumentation and sensor types. Understand data collection, signal processing, filtering and bias removal.

Application and Measurement Best PracticeUnderstand a range of sensors, signal transmission, information storage and display systems. Apply instrumentation and sensor techniques in a practical situation.

Training DeliveryNPL sets the standards for metrology in the UK. The primary objective of NPL’s training courses is to encourage learners to make a difference within their workplaces. NPL training is supported by a technical committee of measurement equipment suppliers, trade associations, manufacturing organisations, trainers, educational establishments and National Skills Academies.

Level 1

Training is divided into four levels covering ‘Measurement Users’ through to ‘Measurement Definers’

Measurement UserUses measurement

knowledge and expertise

Measurement ApplierApplies measurement

knowledge and expertise

Measurement Developer Develops and extends

measurement knowledge and expertise

Measurement DefinerDefines new and leading

edge application of measurement knowledge

Level 2 Level 3 Level 4