Laboratory Equipment Calibration and Maintenance
This programme prepares laboratory staff to keep analytical instruments accurate, reliable and fit for purpose. Delegates learn calibration principles, verification schedules and the documentation needed to demonstrate measurement traceability. The course covers common instruments such as balances, pipettes, pH meters and spectrophotometers.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Distinguishing calibration, verification and measurement traceability in practice
- 02Building calibration and maintenance schedules for key instruments
- 03Verifying analytical balances against certified reference weights
- 04Checking pipettes and volumetric glassware for accuracy and precision
- 05Calibrating pH meters and spectrophotometers before routine analysis
- 06Reading calibration certificates and their uncertainty statements
- 07Keeping equipment records that satisfy accreditation requirements
What you will gain
- Explain calibration, verification and measurement traceability
- Develop calibration schedules for key laboratory instruments
- Verify balances, pipettes and volumetric equipment
- Maintain and troubleshoot common analytical instruments
- Interpret calibration certificates and uncertainty statements
- Keep records that satisfy accreditation requirements
Who should attend
- Laboratory technicians and instrument custodians
- Metrology and calibration staff
- Quality officers overseeing equipment control
- Maintenance staff supporting laboratory operations
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 23 to 25 Nov 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 22 to 24 Feb 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 3 to 5 May 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 12 to 14 Jul 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Laboratory & Microbiology
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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