National Physical Laboratory Training

NPL-Training for Dimensional Metrology

Using precision measurement tools
correctly could save your business money

NPL Training is the UK’s only independent industry-recognised
measurement training programme. It can help businesses:

• Reduce waste
• Enable better-informed decisions
• Remove the need for expensive technical support
• Reduce operational mistakes
• Provide hands on training
• Ensure post assessment availability
• Provide personal career development via the only nationally
  recognised qualification in metrology

Understanding the principles of measurement can lead to better decisions on product purchasing, reduced need for expensive technical support and reduced operational mistakes with expensive consequences. A better understanding of measurement will reduce the risks to your business.

The NPL-Training for Dimensional Metrology is divided into four levels, covering measurement users to measurement strategy definers, always through a practical hands-on approach:

• Level 1 - Measurement User
  Anyone who touches basic hand tool measurement, designer awareness and as a stepping stone to level 2
• Level 2 - Measurement Applier
  uses co-ordinate measuring equipment or surface table measurement and as a stepping stone to level 3
• Level 3 - Measurement Developer
  Advanced co-ordinate measuring system programmer / user, and capable of developing measuring plan / validating measurement equipment and process
• Level 4 - Measurement Definer
  Chief Metrologist and business planner of your metrology