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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

All 2025 intakes for this programme are full.  If you have an urgent need to take this programme, please apply with the intake code 6003-ASAP.  If you are accepted, we will put you on a waiting list to replace someone who withdraws.

The programme can be completed much more quickly if done full time.

Intake 6003-6C Starts 02 Feb 2026 and has a recommended completion before 30 Aug 2026
Intake 6003-6E Starts 02 Mar 2026 and has a recommended completion before 27 Sep 2026
Intake 6003-6H Starts 13 Apr 2026 and has a recommended completion before 08 Nov 2026
Intake 6003-6J Starts 04 May 2026 and has a recommended completion before 29 Nov 2026
Intake 6003-6L Starts 08 Jun 2026 and has a recommended completion before 03 Jan 2027
Intake 6003-6N Starts 06 Jul 2026 and has a recommended completion before 31 Jan 2027
Intake 6003-6P Starts 03 Aug 2026 and has a recommended completion before 28 Feb 2027
Intake 6003-6R Starts 07 Sep 2026 and has a recommended completion before 04 Apr 2027
Intake 6003-6T Starts 05 Oct 2026 and has a recommended completion before 02 May 2027
Intake 6003-6V Starts 02 Nov 2026 and has a recommended completion before 30 May 2027
Intake 6003-6X Starts 07 Dec 2026 and has a recommended completion before 04 Jul 2027
 

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