Reference Materials and Standards Management
Results are only traceable if the standards behind them are what the label claims. This course covers selecting, storing and using reference materials so results stand up.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Traceability and what it rests on
- 02Certified reference materials and their hierarchy
- 03Selecting materials appropriate to the method and matrix
- 04Storage, handling and preserving integrity
- 05Preparing and verifying working standards
- 06Expiry, lot changes and bridging studies
- 07Documenting traceability from result back to standard
What you will gain
- Distinguish certified from other reference materials
- Select materials appropriate to the method
- Store and handle standards to preserve integrity
- Prepare working standards from certified stock
- Track expiry, lot changes and their effect
- Document traceability from result to standard
Who should attend
- Laboratory quality managers
- Analysts and technologists
- Calibration and metrology staff
- Auditors reviewing laboratory traceability
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 to 28 Oct 2026 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 9 to 10 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 2 Days | US$1,100 | |
| 30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026 | Pretoria | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 11 to 12 Jan 2027 | Durban | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 1 to 2 Mar 2027 | Cape Town | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 26 to 27 Apr 2027 | Johannesburg | 2 Days | R10,000 | |
| 5 to 6 Jul 2027 | London | 2 Days | US$1,100 |
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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- R10,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 2 Days
- Field
- Laboratory & Microbiology
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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