There are three fee statuses. Click here for details.
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.
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
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.
For an explanation about the nature of the following assessments please click here.
Practical observation -or- Attestation
Assignment
Verbal follow-up
• 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.
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