The course is intended for users who want a more flexible way to fit study time around their work, as an alternative to solely classroom-based training, says Hexagon.
Designed to be either a stand-alone qualification or foundation for further advanced training, the course introduces dimensional metrology, improves measurement behaviours, supports good measurement practice and explores the relevance of dimensional measurement at all stages of the engineering process.
As well as an online component that takes about two days (spread over a month) to complete, the course also includes a day's practical classroom training and assessment.
"This NPL accredited training course combines the advantages of flexible online training with the benefits of hands-on practical application under the guidance of experienced trainers either at our Milton Keynes or Telford facilities," comments Sam O'Prey, Hexagon Metrology aftermarket sales manager.
Students will learn how to interpret not only tolerance frames with and without datum references and understand the shapes of the associated tolerance zones, but also tolerance frames for the different geometrical characteristics of form, location, orientation and runout. They will also master the principles of measurement that allow the formation of a measurement strategy including measurement uncertainty, calibration and traceability.
In addition, the course aims to give users the confidence to select and employ a range of measuring instruments together with invaluable tips on how the equipment should be prepared, used, read and stored.
