Postgraduate Diploma Programme Number 245: Advanced Legal-Dynamic Metrology: NIST, NCWM, EURAMET, WELMEC, and NPL Compliant Programme, Leading to Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Legal-Dynamic Metrology.

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Doctor of Philosophy {(PhD) {University College London (UCL) - University of London)};

MEd Management (University of Bath);

Postgraduate (Advanced) Diploma Science Teacher Ed. (University of Bristol);

Postgraduate Certificate in Information Systems (University of West London, formerly Thames Valley University);

Diploma in Doctoral Research Supervision, (University of Wolverhampton);

Teaching Certificate;

Fellow of the Institute of Management Specialists;

Human Resources Specialist, of the Institute of Management Specialists;

Member of the Asian Academy of Management (MAAM);

Member of the International Society of Gesture Studies (MISGS);

Member of the Standing Council for Organisational Symbolism (MSCOS);

Member of ResearchGate;

Executive Member of Academy of Management (AOM). There, his contribution incorporates the judging of competitions, review of journal articles, and guiding the development of conference papers. He also contributes to the Disciplines of:

Human Resources;

Organization and Management Theory;

Organization Development and Change;

Research Methods;

Conflict Management;

Organizational Behavior;

Management Consulting;

Gender & Diversity in Organizations; and

Critical Management Studies.

Professor Dr. Crawford has been an Academic in the following UK Universities:

University of London (Royal Holloway), as Research Tutor;

University of Greenwich (Business School), as Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor), in Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management;

University of Wolverhampton, (Wolverhampton Business School), as Senior Lecturer (Associate Professor), in Organisational Behaviour and Human Resource Management;

London Southbank University (Business School), as Lecturer and Unit Leader.

His responsibilities in these roles included:

Doctoral Research Supervisor;

Admissions Tutor;

Postgraduate and Undergraduate Dissertation Supervisor;

Programme Leader;

Personal Tutor.

 

For Whom This Programme is Designed

This Programme is Designed For:

• Department of Trade Technical Team Members;

• Design Engineers;

• Dynamic Metrology.

• Engineering Managers;

• Instrumentation and Control Engineers;

• International Laboratory Standard Setters;

• Legal Metrologists;

• Legal Metrology Enforcement Officers;

• Machine Operators;

• Machinists;

• Manufacturing Engineers;

• Measurement Specialists;

• Mechanical Engineers;

• Metrologists, Generally;

• Metrology Technicians;

• National Air Force Technical Training Managers;

• National Metrology Laboratory Co-ordinators;

• National Physics Laboratory Employees;

• Officials of Department of Commerce;

• Physics Laboratory Metrologists;

• Precision Engineers;

• Process Engineers;

• Quality Control Inspectors;

• Quality Specialists;

• Trading Standards Enforcers;

• Quality Inspectors;

• Weights and Measures Inspectors;

• Quality Engineers and Technicians;

• Quality Managers;

• Regional Metrology Laboratory Directors;

• Scientific Laboratory Assistants;

• Scientific Laboratory Directors;

• Technology Educators;

• Testers;

• Weights and Measures Specialists;

• All others desirous of enhancing their knowledge, skills and expertise in Legal-Metrology.

 

Classroom-Based Duration and Cost:
Classroom-Based Duration:	3 Months
Classroom-Based Cost:	£45,000.00 Per Student
Group Discount:	Varies With Group Size
Synchronous Online (Video-Enhanced) Duration and Cost
Online Duration:	20 Weeks, @ 3 Hours Per Day, 6 Days Per Week
Normal Online Cost:	£30,150.00 Per Delegate

Duration:

Intensive Full-Time {3 Months (5 Days or 30 credit Hours Per Week)}

 

Cost:   £45,000.00 Per Student

 

The programme cost does not include living accommodation. However, students and delegates are treated to the following:

•  Free Continuous snacks throughout the Event Days;  

•  Free Hot Lunch on Event Days;                           

•  Free City Tour;             

•  Free Stationery;                               

•  Free On-site Internet Access;

• HRODC Postgraduate Training Institute’s   Diploma – Postgraduate; or

• Certificate of Attendance and Participation – if unsuccessful on resit.

 

HRODC Postgraduate Training Institute’s Complimentary Products include:

• HRODC Postgraduate Training Institute’s Leather Conference Folder;

• HRODC Postgraduate Training Institute’s Leather Conference Ring Binder/ Writing Pad;

• HRODC Postgraduate Training Institute’s Key Ring/ Chain;

• HRODC Postgraduate Training Institute’s Leather Conference (Computer – Phone) Bag – Black or Brown;

• HRODC Postgraduate Training Institute’s 8GB USB Flash Memory Drive, with Course/ Programme Material;

• HRODC Postgraduate Training Institute’s Metal Pen;

• HRODC Postgraduate Training Institute’s Polo Shirt.

 

Location:  Central London and International Locations

 

Advanced Legal-Dynamic Metrology: NIST, NCWM, EURAMET, WELMEC, and NPL Compliant, Intensive Full-Time {3 Months (5 Days -30 Hours) per Week} Postgraduate Diploma Programme, Leading to Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Legal-Dynamic Metrology.

Module Number	Pre-existing Course #	Click on Module Title, Below, to view Desired Module	Credit Value
1	89	Legal, Dynamic and Deterministic Metrology: Metrology with ISO 9000 Conformity	Double Credit
2		The New Generation Shaker and Its Importance in the Calibration of Accelerometers	Single Credit
3		Weights and Measures Program Requirements and Assessment	Single Credit
4		The Role of the Metrology Laboratory in Maintaining Standard	Double Credit
5		International and National Metrology Laboratories: A Comparative Analysis of Their Work and Contribution To Legal Metrology Standards	Single Credit
6		Specifications and Tolerances For Reference Standards and Field Standard Weights and Measures: National Institute of Standards and Metrology (NIST) and National Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM) Compliant	Single Credit
7		Advanced Specifications and Tolerances of Standards	Single Credit
8		European Association of National Metrology Institutes’ (EURAMET) Guides: International Metrology Standards Integration or Disintegration	Double Credit
9		International and National Metrology Laboratories: A Comparative Analysis of Their Work and Contribution To Legal Metrology Standards	Double Credit

 

 Programme Contents, Concepts and Issues

 

Module 1 (Double Credit)

Legal, Dynamic and Deterministic Metrology: Metrology with ISO 9000 Conformity

 

Requirements of ISO 9000 Standards for Test and Measuring Equipment

• Introduction to, and Relevance of, Metrology

• History of ISO 9000 Standards

• Requirements of ISO 9001: 2000

 

Exploring Fundamental Concepts of Metrology

 

• Calibration of Measurement and test Equipment

• Recalibration Intervals

• Sealing Adjusting Mechanisms

• Handling and Storing of Test Measurement Equipment

• Documenting Calibration Results

• Uncovering Out-Of-Calibration State

 

Linear and Angular Measurements

 

• Length Measurement

• Calibration of Dimensional Standards and Measuring Instruments

• ‘Angular’ Measurement

 

Mass Measurements

 

• Primary Standards and SI Units

• Secondary and Working Standards

• Mass and Weight

• Mass Standards

• Types and Classes of   Mass Measurement

• Industrial Weighing Systems

• Accuracy Classes of Balances

• Calibration of Balances

 

Pressure Measurements

 

• SI and Other Units

• Absolute, Gauge and Differential Pressure Modes

• Primary Standards

• Spinning Ball Gauge Standard

• Secondary Standards

• Working Standards

• Pressure Measuring Instruments

• Calibration of Pressure Standards and Instruments

 

Measurement of Force

 

• SI and Other Units of Measurement

• PRIMARY Standard

• Secondary Standards

• Force Measuring Instruments

• Calibration of Force Standards and Test Instruments

 

Measurement of Temperature

 

• SI and Units

• Thermodynamic Scale

• Practical Temperature Scales

• International Temperature Scale of 1990 (ITS-90)

• Industrial Thermometers

• Calibration of Thermometers

 

Electrical Measurement Standard

 

• SI Units

• PRIMARY Standards

• Secondary Standards

• Working Standards

• Calibration of a Multifunction Calibrator

• Calibration of Multimeters and other Instruments

 

Uncertainty of Measurement

 

• Fundamental Concepts

• Recommendations of ISO Guide

• Examples of Uncertainty Calibrations

• Other relevant Issues Associated with Metrology

 

 

 

Module 2

The New Generation Shaker and

Its Importance in the Calibration of Accelerometers

 

• What are Accelerometers?;

• Everyday uses of Accelerometers;

• Importance of Accelerometers in Legal Metrology;

• Design Criteria;

• Description of the Shaker Assembly;

• Moveable Magnet Assemblies;

• Moving Element and Carriage Description;

• Shaker Operation;

• Shaker Performance Tests;

• Calibration by Reciprocity;

• Calibration by Laser Fringe-Counting Interferometry;

• Calibration by Minimum-Point Method Laser Interferometry;

• Calibration by Sine-Approximation Method Using Quadrature Laser;

• Interferometry;

• Summary of Uncertainties;

• Performance;

• Super Shaker Characterization.

 

Module 3

Weights and Measures Program Requirements and Assessment

 

• The Commercial Measurement System;

• Weights and Measures Laws and Regulations;

• The Regulatory Function of Weights and Measures;

• The Complexity of Weights and Measures Regulation;

• Standards and Units;

• Uniform Laws and Regulations;

• Measuring Instruments (Device) Regulation;

• Type Evaluation Program;

• Weighmaster Law;

• Method of Sale Regulation;

• Packaging and Labeling Regulation;

• Voluntary Unit Pricing Regulation;

• Registration of Service Companies;

• Price Verification Program;

• Open Dating Regulation;

• Fuel Quality Laws.

 

Module 4 (Double Credit)

The Role of the Metrology Laboratory in Maintaining Standard

 

Standards and Roles

 

• Physical Standards;

• Calibration;

• Traceability;

• Recognition and Accreditation of Laboratories;

• Roles of Organizations and Officials;

• The Role of the Fuel Quality Laboratory;

• The Role of Manufacturers of Measuring Instruments;

• The Role of Consumer Product Manufacturers;

• The Role of Service Companies;

• The Role of Weights and Measures Officials.

 

General Laboratory Operation and Management

 

• Location of Weights and Measures within       an Organization;

• Program Scope;

• Program Management;

• Administrative Functions;

• Budget;

• Data Management;

• Uniform Test Procedures;

• Communication Programs;

• Strategic Planning;

• Management Responsibilities;

• Program Funding and Fees;

• Issues in Obtaining Funding.

 

Managing The Regulatory Environment

 

• Scheduling Work Assignments;

• Knowledge and Training;

• Evaluation of Inspector Performance;

• Alternative Approaches to Regulatory Control;

• 100 % Device Inspection;

• Variable Frequency Inspections;

• Risk-Based Device Inspections and Statistical Sampling;

• Integrating Government and Private Sector Inspections;

• Delegating Inspection Responsibilities to Private Companies;

• Witnessed Testing;

• Record System;

• Analysis of Data;

• Examples of Analysis for Retail Motor-Fuel Dispensers;

• Industry Relations;

• Benchmarking.

 

Reviewing Exemplars of Instruments and Evidence

 

• Components of Weights and Measurements Laws;

• Measurement Activities and Instruments;

• Retail Motor Fuel Dispenser Rejection Codes;

• NCWM Device Category Codes;

• Measurement Traceability;

• Inspector Performance Evaluation – Scales;

• Inspector Performance Evaluation - Liquid Meters;

• Comparison of Inspectors’ Annual Time;

• Retail Motor Fuel Dispenser Flow Deliver Error Rate;

• Retail Motor Fuel Dispenser Compliance Rate by Manufacturer;

• Noncompliance by Rejection Code, 2006;

• Retail Motor Fuel Fast Flow Error Rates, 2006:

• Training;

• Facilities;

• Equipment;

• Standards.

• Advanced LAP Problems;

• LAP Problem;

• LAP Problem 2;

• LAP Problem 3;

• Establishing Measurement Controls:

• Process Evaluation;

• Data Input;

• Handling the Output.

• Reviewing Mass Code Report;

• Graphs and Control Charts:

• Critical Graphs;

• Optional Graphs.

• Proficiency Tests;

• Evaluation Criteria for Proficiency Tests;

• Verification of Laboratory Values;

• Verification of the Laboratory Precision.

• File Management;

• Software Management:

• Distribution;

• Licensing and Software Quality Assurance;

• Updating;

• Approved Weighing Designs.

• Documentation of Standard Operating Procedures;

• Traceability and Calibration Intervals;

• Formulae and Calculations.

 

Module 5

International and National Metrology Laboratories: A Comparative Analysis of

Their Work and Contribution To Legal Metrology Standards

 

• Centre for Metrology and Accreditation (MIKES), Finland;

•  European Association of National Metrology Institutes (EURAMET);

• European Legal Metrology (WELMEC);

• Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS), Switzerland;

• International Bureau of Weights and Measures, international body, headquartered in France, one of the bodies that governs SI;

• International Organization of Legal Metrology;

• Joint Committee for Guides in Metrology;

• Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS), Republic of Korea;

• National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), USA, formerly the National Bureau of Standards;

• National Measurement Institute, Australia;

• National Physical Laboratory (United Kingdom);

• National Physical Laboratory of India;

• Physikalisch-Technische Bundesansta;

• Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt, Germany.

 

Module 6

Specifications and Tolerances For Reference Standards and Field Standard Weights and Measures: National Institute of Standards and Metrology (NIST) and

National Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM) Compliant

 

Preliminary Issues

• ‘Field Standard’ Classification;

• Retroactivity;

• Safety Considerations;

• Relevant Units;

• Reference Documents;

• National Institute of Standards and Metrology (NIST): Its History and Function;

• The Remit of the National Conference on Weights and Measures (NCWM).

 

Terminology and General Specifications

 

• Pertinent and Definitive Terminologies;

• Weight;

• Materials;

• Workmanship, Finish, and Appearance;

• Design;

• Identification Plate;

• Power;

• Fuel Tank;

• Hydraulic Fluid System;

• Engine Lubricating Oil System;

• Engine Exhaust;

• Tires;

• Wheel Bearings;

• Minimum Wheelbase and Track Dimensions;

• Drainage;

• Weight Restraint;

• Weight Cart Transport;

• Lifting Attach Points;

• Adjustment Cavities;

• Brakes;

• Directional Controls;

• Battery;

• Battery Charging Circuit;

• Routine Lubrication;

• Electrical Power Connections;

• Remote Operation.

•  

Understanding and Using Tolerances

 

Interpreting and Working With Table of Tolerances

 

• Verification Requirements

• Legal Requirements

• Initial Verification

• Periodic Calibration

• Traceability

• Calibration Reports

• Test Methods

• Documented Test Procedure

• Uncertainties and User Requirements

• Use In Combination With Test;

• Weight Cart Maintenance;

• Weight Cart Maintenance Log;

• Inspection Checklist Verification;

• Weight Cart Cleanliness;

• User Modifications;

• Licensing of Weight Cart Operators.

• Liquid Fuel Powered Weight Cart Configurations

• Electrically Powered Weight Cart Configurations

• Example Fuel Tank Drawing

• Daily Weight Cart Inspection Checklist

 

Module 7

Advanced Specifications and Tolerances of Standards

 

• Specifications and Tolerances for Field Standard Weights (NIST Class F) – 1990;

• Specifications and Tolerances for Field Standard Measuring Flasks – 1996;

• Specifications and Tolerances for Graduated Neck Type Volumetric Field Standards – 2010;

• Specifications and Tolerances for Liquefied Petroleum Gas and Anhydrous Ammonia Liquid Volumetric Provers – 2010;

• Specifications and Tolerances for Field Standard Stopwatches – 1997;

• Specifications and Tolerances for Thermometers – 1997;

• Specifications and Tolerances for Dynamic Small Volume Provers – 1997;

• Specifications and Tolerances for Field Standard Weight Carts – 2003;

• Specifications and Tolerances for Field Standard Weights (NIST Class F) – 1990;

• Specifications and Tolerances for Field Standard Measuring Flasks – 1996;

• Specifications and Tolerances for Graduated Neck Type Volumetric Field Standards – 2010;

• Specifications and Tolerances for Liquefied Petroleum Gas and Anhydrous Ammonia Liquid Volumetric Provers – 2010;

• Specifications and Tolerances for Field Standard Stopwatches – 1997;

• Specifications and Tolerances for Thermometers – 1997.

• Specifications and Tolerances for Dynamic Small Volume Provers - 1997

• Specifications and Tolerances for Field Standard Weight Carts - 2003

 

 

Module 8 (Double Credit)

European Association of National Metrology Institutes’ (EURAMET) Guides:

International Metrology Standards Integration or Disintegration 

 

• 2004/22/EC vs. OIML R 99-1 & 2 - 2008;

• An Application of Directives 75/106/EEC and 76/211/EEC concerning the marking and quantity control of e-marked prepackages: Translation of terms;

• Application of Directives 75/106/EEC and 76/211/EEC concerning the marking and quantity control of e-marked prepackages: Definition of terms;

• Directive 90/384/EEC - Explanation and Interpretation;

• Directive 90/384/EEC: Common Application;

• Elements for deciding the appropriate level of confidence in regulated measurements;

• European Directory of Legal Metrology;

• General and Administrative Aspects of the Voluntary System of Modular Evaluation of Measuring Instruments;

• Guidance for Market Control on Prepackages For Competent Departments;

• Guidance for Prepackages whose Quantity Changes after Packing;

• Guidance for the Harmonised Implementation of Council Directive 76/211/EEC;

• Guidance for the Verification of Drained Weight, Drained Washed Weight and Deglazed Weight and Extent of Filling of Rigid Food Containers;

• Guidance on Controls by Competent Department’s on “e” marked Prepackages;

• Guidance to the application of Measuring Instruments Directive 2004/22/EC (MID) on measuring instruments;

• Guide for Common Application of Marking of Fuel Dispensers;

• Guide for common application of MID MI-005 and
  OIML R117-1, (R81, R80, R139);

• Guide for Conversion of NAWI (Indicators) Test Results for AWI Purposes;

• Guide for Examining Software;

• Guide for Load Cells;

• Guide for Measuring Instruments Directive 2004/22/EC Application of Module H1;

• Guide for Measuring Instruments Directive 2004/22/EC Area Measuring Instruments Corresponding Tables OIML R 136-1 2004– MID-009 III;

• Guide for Measuring Instruments Directive 2004/22/EC Automatic Gravimetric Filling Instruments Corresponding Tables OIML R 61-1 2004 – MID-006 III;

• Guide for Measuring Instruments Directive 2004/22/EC Automatic Rail Weighbridges Corresponding Tables OIML R 106-1 1997– MID-006 VI;

• Guide for Measuring Instruments Directive 2004/22/EC Capacity Serving Measures Corresponding Tables OIML R 138 2007 – MID-008 II;

• Guide for Measuring Instruments Directive 2004/22/EC Continuous Totalisers Corresponding Tables OIML R 50-1 1997– MID-006 V;

• Guide for Measuring Instruments Directive 2004/22/EC Discontinuous Totalisers Corresponding Tables OIML R 107-1 1997– MID-006 IV;

• Guide for Measuring Instruments Directive 2004/22/EC Gas Meters Corresponding Tables OIML R 137-1 2006– MID-002;

• Guide For Measuring Instruments Directive 2004/22/EC Heat Meters Corresponding Tables OIML R 75-1 and R 75-2 2002 – MID-04;

• Guide for Measuring Instruments Directive 2004/22/EC Length Measuring Instruments Corresponding Tables OIML R 66 1985– MID-009 II;

• Guide for Measuring Instruments Directive 2004/22/EC Multidimensional Measuring Instruments Corresponding Tables OIML R 129 2000 - MID-009 IV;

• Guide for Measuring Instruments Directive 2004/22/EC Taximeters Corresponding Tables OIML R 21 2007 – MID-007 II;

• Guide for Measuring Instruments Directive 2004/22/EC,
  Common Application for utility meters;
  Guideline on time depending consumption measurements for billing purposes (interval metering);

• Guide for Modular Approach and Testing of PCc and other Digital Peripheral Devices;

• Guide for Notified Bodies performing Conformity Assessment of Measuring Instruments;

• Guide for Pattern Examination;

• Guide for recognition of procedures;

• Guide for Sealing of Fuel Dispensers (Measuring Systems for Liquids other than Water);

• Guide for sealing of Utility meters;

• Guide for Testing Indicators;

• Guide for Testing of Electronic Calculators with Conversion Function and Conversion Devices;

• Guide for Testing Point of Sale Devices;

• Guide for the testing of automatic catchweighing instruments;

• Guide for the use of an alibi recording device (printer or memory) in Measuring Systems for Liquids other than Water;

• Guide for Exhaust Gas Analyser Cross Reference Table;

• Guide on Directive 75/107/EEC Measuring Container Bottles;

• Guide on evaluating purely digital self-service devices for direct sales to the public;

• Guide to Metrological Devices for Transferring Measured Quantities (DTMQ) associated to bottom loading measuring systems;

• Market Surveillance Guide (NAWI and MID);

• Measuring Instruments Directive (2004/22/EC): Common Application – Capacity Serving Measures (CSM);

• Measuring Instruments Directive (2004/22/EC): Guide for generating sampling plans for statistical verification according to Annex F and F1 of MID 2004/22/EC;
  Guide For Measuring Instruments Directive 2004/22/EC Water Meters Corresponding Tables OIML R 49 2006 and R 49-2 2004 – MID-001;

• Measuring Instruments Directive 2004/22/EC - Assessment of Notified Bodies Designated for Module F based on EN ISO/IEC 17020;

• Measuring Instruments Directive 2004/22/EC Automatic Catchweighers; Corresponding Tables OIML R 51-1 2006 – MID-006 II;

• Measuring Instruments Directive 2004/22/EC, Application of Module B;

• Measuring Instruments Directive 2004/22/EC, Application of Module D;

• Measuring Instruments Directive 2004/22/EC, Assessment of Notified Bodies in Charge of Type Examination Presumption of Conformity based on EN 45011;

• Measuring Instruments Directive 2004/22/EC, Generalities on the Assessment and Operationof Notified Bodies performing Conformity Assessment;

• Measuring Instruments Directive 2004/22/EC, Presumption of Conformity of the Quality System of Manufacturers with Module D or H 1 when EN ISO 9001:2000 is applied;

• Measuring system for the continuous and dynamic measurement fo quantities of liguids other then water - Cross Refrence Table 2004/22/EC vs. OIML R 117-1 – 2007;

• Prepackages - Uncertainty of Measurement;

• Risk Assessment Guide for Market Surveillance: Weigh and Measuring Instruments;

• Software Guide (Measuring Instruments Directive 2004/22/EC);

• Software Requirements on the Basis of the Measuring Instruments Directive (MID);

• Terms and definitions in MID and their relation to terms defined in other international metrologically relevant documents;

• Volume conversion devices Cross Reference Table 2004/22/EC vs. OIML R 140 – 2007.

  

Module 9

International and National Metrology Laboratories:

A Comparative Analysis of

Their Work and Contribution To Legal Metrology Standards

 

• Centre for Metrology and Accreditation (MIKES), Finland;

• European Association of National Metrology Institutes (EURAMET);

• European Legal Metrology (WELMEC);

• Federal Institute of Metrology (METAS), Switzerland;

• International Bureau of Weights and Measures, international body, headquartered in France, one of the bodies that governs SI;

• International Organization of Legal Metrology;

• Joint Committee for Guides in Metrology;

• Korea Research Institute of Standards and Science (KRISS), Republic of Korea;

• National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), USA, formerly the National Bureau of Standards;

• National Measurement Institute, Australia;

• National Physical Laboratory (United Kingdom);

• National Physical Laboratory of India;

• Physikalisch-Technische Bundesansta;

• Physikalisch-Technische Bundesanstalt, Germany.

Postgraduate Diploma Programme Number 245: Advanced Legal-Dynamic Metrology: NIST, NCWM, EURAMET, WELMEC, and NPL Compliant, Programme, Leading to Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Legal-Dynamic Metrology.