Description

Uncertainty of Measurement and Decision Rule as per ISO/IEC 17025:2017

Master the Critical Skills for Metrological Traceability and Defensible Conformity Statements

 

In the world of testing and calibration, a measurement result is incomplete without a statement of its uncertainty. As mandated by ISO/IEC 17025:2017, laboratories must not only estimate measurement uncertainty but also apply documented decision rules when providing statements of conformity. This specialized course is your definitive guide to understanding, estimating, and applying measurement uncertainty while implementing robust decision rules that account for risks of false acceptance and rejection. Through practical exercises and comprehensive case studies, you will gain the expertise to ensure your laboratory's results are technically sound, legally defensible, and fully compliant with accreditation requirements.

 

Actionable takeaways for your Job Role

By the end of this training, you will be able to confidently:

  • Understand the Core Concepts of measurement uncertainty, accuracy, and precision and their importance in laboratory results.
  • Apply a Step-by-Step Methodology to estimate measurement uncertainty in testing and calibration processes.
  • Interpret Measurement Uncertainty Data correctly to support valid technical decisions.
  • Develop and Document Decision Rules that consider the level of risk, including false accept and false reject probabilities.
  • Formulate Defensible Statements of Conformity in test and calibration reports, applying decision rules with consideration of measurement uncertainty.
  • Apply Knowledge Practically through hands-on workshops and real-world case studies that address common laboratory challenges.

 

Quality & Excellence Performance Metrics

Post-training, you will drive these quality parameters to ensure operational excellence, in your job-role:

  • Identify and evaluate all significant components of measurement uncertainty.
  • Apply step-by-step methodology for estimation of measurement uncertainty.
  • Document appropriate decision rules for conformity assessments.
  • Evaluate risks of false accept and false reject associated with decision rules.
  • Apply decision rules and formulate defensible conformity statements.
  • Review and update uncertainty and decision rule documentation.
  • Audit uncertainty estimation and decision rule implementation.
  • Prepare uncertainty and decision rule documentation for assessments.

 

Course Curriculum

The course is structured into digestible modules, designed for optimal learning flow:

  • Module 1: Fundamentals of Measurement, Accuracy, Precision, and Uncertainty 
  • Module 2: Principles and Step-by-Step Methodology for Estimating Measurement Uncertainty 
  • Module 3: Interpretation and Application of Measurement Uncertainty in Laboratory Results 
  • Module 4: Developing Risk-Based Decision Rules and Statements of Conformity 
  • Module 5: Risk Associated with Decision Rules: False Accept and False Reject Probabilities 
  • Module 6: Practical Workshops, Comprehensive Case Studies, and Interactive Q&A Sessions 

 

Job Roles That Will Benefit

This training is essential for professionals involved in the technical operations and quality assurance of testing and calibration laboratories, including:

  • Quality Managers and Technical Managers in Laboratories 
  • Laboratory Technicians and Calibration Specialists 
  • Consultants and Quality Professionals 
  • Internal Auditors, Assessors, and Regulatory Personnel 
  • Anyone responsible for measurement results and conformity statements 

 

Prerequisites

While there are no formal prerequisites, it is highly recommended that participants have a basic understanding of quality management principles, laboratory techniques, and statistical concepts to maximize their learning .

 

Course Features & Included Materials

  • Interactive Learning: Engage in hands-on exercises and scenario-based workshops to reinforce understanding of uncertainty estimation and decision rules.
  • Expert-Led Sessions: Participate in dedicated Q&A sessions with experienced metrology professionals.
  • Comprehensive Learning Materials: Digital Learning Materials.
  • Knowledge Evaluation: Gauge your understanding with Pre and Post-training Evaluation.
  • Certificate of Training: Earn a verifiable, with a unique ID and QR code, soft-copy certificate issued via the QCI training portal. Validate your achievement anytime at https://pathshala.qcin.org/.

 

Enroll Today and Enhance the Technical Validity of Your Laboratory's Results!

Invest in your skills to master measurement uncertainty, implement robust decision rules, and ensure your laboratory meets the highest standards of technical competence. Gain the confidence to produce technically sound and legally defensible results that satisfy accreditation body expectations and build stakeholder trust.

 

For more information, please contact:

Rohit Varshney at rohit.varshney@qcin.org or call +91 97735 00376