Statistical Quality Control and Control Charts in the Laboratory
A control chart shows that an analytical process has shifted while there is still time to act, rather than after the results have gone to a customer. This course covers setting charts up, reading them and acting on them.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01What a control chart answers that a single result cannot
- 02Choosing between individual, mean, range and moving range charts
- 03Gathering baseline data and calculating the control limits
- 04Control materials: assignment, monitoring and replacement
- 05Reading the chart: trend, shift, run and the common decision rules
- 06Avoiding over correction, and the cost of chasing ordinary noise
- 07From chart signal to investigation, correction and revised limits
What you will gain
- Choose the right chart for the measurement
- Establish limits from real baseline data
- Plot and maintain charts for routine runs
- Read trends, shifts and runs rather than single points
- Apply decision rules without over reacting
- Link a chart signal to corrective action
Who should attend
- Analysts and laboratory technicians
- Quality control and quality assurance officers
- Laboratory supervisors and technical signatories
- Staff preparing for an accreditation assessment
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 to 11 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 23 to 25 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 7 to 9 Dec 2026 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 22 to 24 Feb 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 3 to 5 May 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 12 to 14 Jul 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 |
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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