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Calibration and Traceability (Micro-credential)
This programme can be taken from anywhere in New Zealand with our distance delivery which participants say is more personal than much in-person delivery.
Credits
30
Level
6
Who for
This programme is primarily for laboratory employees who want a better understanding of calibration and standards traceability.
Fees

There are three fee statuses.  Click here for details.FeeTypes

NZ domestic: Currently no fees due to generous support through the Tertiary Education Commission.  Without that support, the fee would be over $1800.

International: $2200

Global: Click here for details.

Indicative content

importance of calibration

terminology

traceability

traceability hierarchy

reference materials

assessing the calibration need

uncertainty in calibration

calibration frequency

calibration mistakes

calibrations in diverse settings

costs of calibration

examples of calibrations

linear

mass

volume

pressure

temperature

accreditation

Learning outcome(s)

People successfully completing this programmes will be able to...

...apply appropriate concepts in performing calibrations for authentic needs in a professional laboratory.

...analyse calibration scenarios in terms of reference traceability and measurement uncertainty as it applies to a professional laboratory.

Assessment types

For an explanation about the nature of the following assessments please click here.

Practical observation  -or-  Attestation

Assignment

Verbal follow-up
 

Entry requirements

    • employment in a laboratory (or other relevant position),
    • either a science (or related) tertiary qualification or the recommendation of the applicant’s laboratory employer, and
    • demonstration of understanding of the micro-credential and general suitability for the study through Real World Education's pre-entry process.

Intakes

Programme can be completed far less than the allowed time if a full-time effort is put in. The time allowed allows a slower pace for those who prefer.


Code for intake: 6003-5C        Start: 27-Jan-2025        End: 25-Aug-2025
Code for intake: 6003-5D        Start: 17-Feb-2025        End: 15-Sep-2025
Code for intake: 6003-5F        Start: 17-Mar-2025        End: 13-Oct-2025
Code for intake: 6003-5H        Start: 07-Apr-2025        End: 03-Nov-2025
Code for intake: 6003-5J        Start: 12-May-2025        End: 08-Dec-2025
Code for intake: 6003-5L        Start: 16-Jun-2025        End: 12-Jan-2026
Code for intake: 6003-5N        Start: 21-Jul-2025        End: 16-Feb-2026
Code for intake: 6003-5Q        Start: 18-Aug-2025        End: 16-Mar-2026
Code for intake: 6003-5S        Start: 15-Sep-2025        End: 13-Apr-2026
Code for intake: 6003-5U        Start: 13-Oct-2025        End: 11-May-2026
Code for intake: 6003-5X        Start: 24-Nov-2025        End: 22-Jun-2026
 

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