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Dimensional Measurement (NPL) Level 2
Study level: CPD/Short courses
This course provides knowledge and expertise in the application of measurement. It encourages a planning culture, enabling organisations to save time and money through the implementation of best measurement practice.
Course code
n/a
Location
Coventry University (Coventry)
Study mode
Full-time
Duration
4 days
Fees
£1,545 (excluding VAT)
Start date
Any time
Course overview
This course provides knowledge and expertise in the application of measurement. It encourages a planning culture, enabling organisations to save time and money through the implementation of best measurement practice.
Course detail
Over four days, this classroom-based training course builds on the knowledge and skills acquired from the Dimensional Measurement User (NPL Level 1)* course.
- *Advanced Geometrical Product Specification (GPS)
- *Further: Measurement Uncertainty
- Introduction to Surface Roughness Analysis (SRA)
- Instrument calibration processes
- Process control
- Co-ordinate measurement principles.
This course combines written and practical exercises with sessions on fundamental calculations, verifying dimensions and tolerances, as well as plotting variation. This course is available as an open course by NPL and its training delivery network as well as offered in-house.
How you'll learn
Learning outcomes include:
- Apply the fundamental principles of geometrical product specification and measurement tools.
- Understand the fundamental principles of calibration.
- Apply fundamental measurement calculations.
- Respond to measurement results and related uncertainty.
- Communicate, question and plan the measurement process.
- Give context to the importance of the learner’s current job role.
This is a four-day classroom-based course and is available as an open course by NPL and its training delivery network. It is also offered in-house.
Who should attend?
It is suitable for those needing more advanced principles and methods including measurement technicians, measurement equipment handlers, design staff, process planners, manufacturing engineering personnel, production supervisors and managers, quality control and inspection staff.
How to apply
The course cost is £1,545 (excluding VAT) and places are limited. Please contact metrology.eec@coventry.ac.uk for bookings and further information.
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Disclaimers
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1Accreditations
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2UK and international opportunities
Please note that we are unable to guarantee any UK or international opportunities (whether required or optional) such as internships, work experience, field trips, conferences, placements or study abroad opportunities and that all such opportunities may be unpaid and/or subject to additional costs (which could include, but is not limited to, equipment, materials, bench fees, studio or facilities hire, travel, accommodation and visas), competitive application, availability and/or meeting any applicable travel, public authority guidance, decisions or orders and visa requirements. To ensure that you fully understand any visa requirements, please contact the International Office.
3Tuition fees
The University will charge the tuition fees that are stated in the above table for the first Academic Year of study. The University will review tuition fees each year. For UK (home) students, if Parliament permit an increase in tuition fees, the University may increase fees for each subsequent year of study in line with any such changes. Note that any increase is expected to be in line with inflation.
For international students, we may increase fees each year, but such increases will be no more than 5% above inflation. If you defer your course start date or have to extend your studies beyond the normal duration of the course (e.g. to repeat a year or resit examinations) the University reserves the right to charge you fees at a higher rate and/or in accordance with any legislative changes during the additional period of study.
4Facilities
Facilities are subject to availability. Access to some facilities (including some teaching and learning spaces) may vary from those advertised and/or may have reduced availability or restrictions where the university is following public authority guidance, decisions or orders.
Student Contract
By accepting your offer of a place and enrolling with us, a Student Contract will be formed between you and the university. A copy of the current 2024/2025 contract is available on the website. The Contract details your rights and the obligations you will be bound by during your time as a student and contains the obligations that the university will owe to you. You should read the Contract before you accept an offer of a place and before you enrol at the university.
