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Measurement Uncertainty & Conformity Decision Risk Analysis

Hands-on Interactive Online GoToMeeting

This class has been provided by Quametec since 1998, instructed by James D Jenkins. It has recently been expanded to cover measurement-based statement of conformity decision risk analysis, along with the UncertaintyToolbox™ template set.

Over the years we have been providing private hands-on training using GoToMeeting and Dropbox with great success. As a result, we decided to convert our public class into the same format. Albeit, to ensure the learning objective of each attendee is fully met, these online sessions are limited to a small group of people/organizations in order to keep the number of different measurement types needing to be addressed to a workable number.

This course is ideal for anyone needing to meet the analysis requirements for measurement uncertainty and its' associated conformity decision false accept and false reject risk, as per ISO/IEC 17025 and ILAC G8:2019, ISO 14253-1, ASME B89.7.3.1 and ANSI/NCSL Z540.3.

This course is presented in a manner that is suitable for entry-level to senior calibration, testing, and inspection technicians; metrologists, engineers, and scientists from any discipline. Special focus is given to the ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory accreditation requirements.

Our experience allows us to provide both a course "Learning Guarantee" and a software "Satisfaction Guarantee"! SAVE TIME & MONEY! Get it right the first time with proven experience on your side!

The developer/instructor of this course (James D Jenkins) has worked in metrology since 1982, his experience includes over 30 years of combined metrology experience working as a laboratory technician, laboratory manager, electronic engineer, metrology engineer, metrology instructor, technical and quality manager, accreditation assessor, and a consultant to various accreditation bodies and national laboratories on the topic of measurement uncertainty analysis and ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory accreditation issues.

ISO GUM method based…

To ensure international acceptance, this course is primarily based on the "ISO GUM Method" and ILAC G8:09/2019, although other risk-related standards/guides are addressed. It is designed to directly address the ISO/IEC 17025:2019 measurement uncertainty analysis and conformity decision risk analysis requirements in a practical, compliant, efficient manner.

UncertaintyToolbox™ is the ONLY commercial Measurement Uncertainty Software that reveals all applied math formulas used in arriving at the final resulting estimate value shattering the typical "Trust Me" requirement that comes with the use of typical "black box" type commercial software. Plus, it makes UncertaintyToolbox™ an excellent tool to be used in training others ISO GUM Method specifics, while having the confidence that the estimates are properly calculated.

UncertaintyToolbox™ has been identified by various Accrediting Bodies as a good "example" of what is acceptable for meeting the measurement uncertainty analysis requirements of ISO/IEC 17025, without the need for the software to be "accredited" or validated, as Excel® is considered to be a suitable math tool, validated by numerous industries, and used by numerous national metrology institutes (NMI's). While the math is protected it is also visible for inspection/evaluation as desired. It should be noted that users are given access to the template passwords, allowing them to customize them if so desired. When customized, users are advised to verify and document that their changes do not cause errors in the resulting calculations.

Hands-on Experience with UncertaintyToolbox™ for Microsoft® Excel® by Quametec™:

Professional Measurement Uncertainty Analysis Software

Designed specifically to meet the requirements of ISO/IEC17025 laboratory accreditation, using the same math engine used by most National Metrology Institutes and Laboratories through-out the world; Microsoft® Excel®.

Attendees will learn how to compute measurement uncertainty using Quametec's UncertaintyToolbox™ add-in and template set for Microsoft® Excel®, along with other Quametec™ designed tools provided free to attendees. This software makes easy work out of computing and producing ISO17025 compliant uncertainty estimates. And when needed, it can also reproduce any one of the various conformity decision specific or global risk reduction decision rules discussed in the ILAC G8:09/2019 guide (NEW in Series 6).

The Measurement Uncertainty Class with the Learning Guarantee…

This course covers three major objectives for the attendees:

Learn the concepts of measurement uncertainty analysis
Hands-on experience in computing practical examples from numerous measurement disciplines, as applicable to the attendees.
Receive guidance, tools, and training designed to make the task easier.

Our "LEARNING GUARANTEE"

"After attending this webinar, you will be capable of performing measurement uncertainty and associated conformity decision risk analyses! If after taking our class you have difficulty computing measurement uncertainty and/or associated conformity decision risk analyses, we will provide additional training at no additional cost!"

For 90 days from course completion, each attendee receives a FREE review of several analyses that they complete in their workplace. Where problems are found in submitted analyses, we provide assistance and guidance via telephone and/or an internet 'GoToMeeting' session with the student, correcting errors, and building the students' confidence. This consulting service alone would be worth the price of the course if our training wasn't so good that so few need this support service.

Our "LEARNING GUARANTEE" program which monitors attendee success in producing measurement uncertainty estimates after class, shows a first-time attendee success rate of better than 99%.

To register and reserve your seat today, call QUAMETEC at 1.810.225.8588 EST

Public Online Webinar Class Outline

This course includes instruction in the principles and process of measurement uncertainty and associated false accept/reject risk analysis used in conformity decision rules as per the requirements found in ISO/IEC 17025:2019, ILAC G8:09/2019 & ISO GUM. To ensure that the training is successful, the course includes hands-on training in performing uncertainty analyses relevant to each students' workplace.

Tuition Cost provides Attendees:

Digital copy of "Measurement Uncertainty Analysis Fundamentals" written by the course instructor, James D Jenkins.
Digital copy of the course presentation.
A single-user licensed copy of UncertaintyToolbox™ for Microsoft Excel®
Certificate of Training; recognized by the accreditation industry (via an ILAC MRA)
Selection of numerous tools and documents associated with computing measurement uncertainties.
During class interactive completion of at least one analysis of a measurement process from the students' workplace, as chosen by the student.
After class access, via telephone, email, or internet meeting, to the instructor for answers to questions related to uncertainty analysis issues*.
After class professional review of a sampling of their first actual analyses performed in the workplace*.

* Provided at no additional charge for a defined after training support period. This is provided to ensure the provided training is successful in meeting the objectives for the provided training.

Uncertainty Analysis - Day 1:
Measurement Quality, Measurement Uncertainty, and ISO/IEC17025
Accreditation Requirements pertaining to Uncertainty Analysis

Introduction to Measurement Quality Basics (ISO17025)

Qualified Personnel
Adequate Environment
Appropriate Methods & Adequate Procedures
Measurement Equipment Reliability
Process Quality Assurance Methods
Statements of Measurement Capability
Establishing Measurement Quality Decision Rules

Determining Needed Analyses

Developing a Matrix of Points to be Analyzed
Range Uncertainty Statement Calculations
Establishing a logical approach to efficiently cover all output data

Identify Parameters of Measurement
Identify Processes per Parameter
Logical Grouping of DUT/UUT's per Process
Identify Logical Points of Analysis

Concepts of Uncertainty Analysis (ISO GUM Method)

Measurement, Error & Uncertainty
Uncertainty Contributors
Statistics Concepts & Math
Uncertainty Analysis Process

Basic Statistics Concepts

Populations
Distributions
Means, Modes, and Medians
Standard Deviations

Statistical Math for Uncertainty Analysis

Understanding the Math

The Analysis Process

The Measurand
The Uncertainty Budget
Type B Computations
Type A Computations
Uncertainty Modeling Made Easy

Sensitivity Coefficients

Correlations
Variance Addition Rule/Root Sum Square
Degrees of Freedom

Type A Estimates
Type B Estimates
Total Effective Degrees of Freedom

Expanded Uncertainty (U95)

Normal Distribution
Students t-Distribution

Reporting of Uncertainty
Taking Uncertainty into Account (per Z-540.3)

Method for Guard-Banding to achieve Z540.3 requirements.
NEW in 2019: The Quametec developed method for estimating "In-Tolerance Confidence Levels" at the data point level, taking into account; the Measurement Uncertainty, the Tolerance Limits, and the Measured Value. Includes worksheet and associated white paper.

UncertaintyToolbox ™ for Microsoft Excel®

Introduction to the use of the software
Installing and setting up the software

Uncertainty Analysis - Day 2:
Hands-on use of UncertaintyToolbox™ to Compute Measurement Uncertainty

Recap of First Day Topics
Hands-on Uncertainty Analysis Computations

Examples based on actual measurements performed at each attendee's workplace
Attendee need only describe measurement process, equipment tolerances and calibration certificates helpful but not required. Actual values can be entered into example by student upon returning to workplace.

Measurement-Based Decision Risk evaluation concepts and methods

Establishing Decision Rules
Hands-on Conformity Decision Risk Computations

Uncertainty Analysis - Day 3:
Hands-on use of UncertaintyToolbox™ to Compute Measurement Uncertainty and associated Conformity Decision Risk Analysis

Recap of First Day Topics and Second Day Examples
Continuation of Hands-on Uncertainty Analysis Computations using Real World Measurement Scenarios as presented by attendees.
Measurement Based Decision Risk Analysis (Using UncertaintyToolbox™ Series 6, latest version)

UncertaintyToolbox™ Series 6 contains templates that calculate specific Statement of Conformity False Accept/Reject Risk along with the resulting Conformity Decision based on user-selectable decision rule specifics.

Uncertainty Analysis - Day 4:
Hands-on use of UncertaintyToolbox™ to Compute Measurement Uncertainty & Conformity Decision Risk Course Test

Recap of Topics and Examples
Developing a Laboratory Scope of Measurement Capability
And even MORE Hand-On training with REAL Measurement Scenarios.
Attendee Course Test - OPTIONAL for most attendees; required for those using the training to meet any requirements for becoming a laboratory accreditation assessor.

Discussion of Test and Re-cap of any area not fully understood by attendees

Public Online Webinar Class Schedule for 2023

Due to the nature of the training, our unique "learning guarantee" and the importance of hands-on training in the analysis of measurement uncertainty with measurement parameters performed by the attendees, class size is limited to ensure adequate attention to each attendee's specific needs.

Reserve your seat today in the class with the Unique Learning Guarantee!

Tuition includes a single user license for UncertaintyToolbox™ (a $1,295 value)!

Requires Microsoft® 32Bit or 64Bit Excel® for Windows® 2013, 2016, 2019, 2021 or Office365-Windows® Desktop Version. The user should have administrator permissions for the computer used during class. The use of two computers or one computer with two monitors is required during the hands-on training.

Microsoft® Excel® is NOT included!

Measurement Uncertainty/Risk Analyst Webinar Class 4 days with hands-on training	Tuition = $2,595 per person Call for pricing if sending more than one student.
2023 Uncertainty/Risk Analyst Webinar Class Schedule: February 7th thru 10th, 2023 April 25th thru 28th, 2023 August 15th thru 18th, 2023 October 24th thru 27th, 2023
CALL 1-810-225-8588 (10 am to 3 pm) M-F EST to reserve your seat.

Payment can be made by Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or Amex; Payment is required before starting the course.

Class size is limited to ensure adequate individual time with the instructor!

Class Attendee Prerequisites

Students should be familiar with the measurement processes for which they wish to learn how to compute the measurement uncertainty.

Knowledge of basic high school algebra and statistics is useful, but not required.

Attendees should be familiar with their computers operating system and use of Microsoft® Excel®.

We will provide the necessary training and understanding of the applicable concepts and use of the software in the computation of measurement uncertainty estimates in accordance with our unique "learning guarantee".

What you Need

Students are required to have a PC with Microsoft® 32Bit or 64Bit Excel® 2013, 2016, 2019, 2021 or Office365 desktop version pre-installed.

To support the online training format each attendee will need to have two (2) monitors or computers. One to follow along with the presentation and to view the Instructor desktop and a second one to perform the hands-on training tasks.

Each attendee will need access to the internet and the ability to access our Dropbox account (used to transfer documents and software by Quametec and needed to submit certificates of calibration and other documents used during the hands-on portion of the training.

We also highly recommend the use of a Bluetooth or USB Headset which is comfortable and capable of operating for the 7 hours per day webinar sessions.

Please ensure that you either have "Administrator" log-in permissions for your computer OR have Excel® "Analysis Tool-Pak" add-in pre-installed on your computer.

FREE Technology Evaluation Session: We recommend that any potential attendee who hasn't attended a GoToMeeting using their computer from their location call and schedule a free evaluation session to test their hardware, software, and VOIP communication/internet-speed capability. This FREE eval session may also be used to alleviate any concerns regarding the quality of the medium being used for the training.

Almost everyone who participates in these evaluation sessions is impressed with the excellent quality of audio and near-instant updating of desktop viewing. With the right equipment, this type of training is the next best thing to being there, without the cost of travel time and associated expenses.

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Study Materials: Student workbooks, numerous documents, and analysis software will be provided via their Dropbox access to our account.

Analysis Problems: Attendees can upload applicable documents, for their uncertainty analysis scenarios that they wish to address during the hands-on portion of the training, to the course Dropbox account. At a minimum, basic information regarding the measurement process and traceability of the reference equipment is needed; such as calibration certificates with data and associated accuracy specifications.

Class Tuition and Deliverables

Tuition of $2,595 USD includes the following:

Received Prior to Class:

Once Tuition for the Public Class has been paid, Students receive:

1) Access to the Dropbox account where they can download a digital copy of the handbook written by the instructor, "Measurement Uncertainty Analysis Fundamentals" (a $95 value) along with instructions for collecting information needed to perform actual measurement uncertainty analyses from their workplace in the hands-on portion of the training. The handbook is recommended to be read prior to class to ensure maximum benefit of time spent in class and makes a good reference book for after class use.

2) Each registered attendee will receive 6 months' access to the QIMT1410 Measurement Uncertainty Analysis course. While it recommended that the designated attendee begin this course prior to attending the Public Webinar in order to best benefit from all the webinar has to offer, it is NOT required. Students may also want to use the online course access as an after-class reference or as a refresher.

Received During Class:

Prior to the start of the Webinar, each attendee will get access to a licensed copy of the QUAMETEC™ UncertaintyToolbox™ for Microsoft Excel® software (a $1,295 value), plus numerous reference documents for advanced learning via Dropbox.

Installation of the software is done during the first day of training. However, if any registered attendee requires their IT personnel to install the software, the software can be provided to IT with installation instructions prior to the webinar.

Received at End of Class:

A Course Certificate is provided to all attendees. Sample Analyses: A segment of the course is devoted to solving specific problems relevant to each student's workplace. The instructor copy of the analyses worked on in class is provided to the attendees at the end of the class to use as additional references.

Received After Class:

Each attendee is encouraged to take advantage of our FREE analysis review benefit. This benefit provides the attendee with professional review of several completed analyses and/or guidance in their completion, as needed. To take advantage of this offer, within 90 days of the class, they need to contact us and schedule a private GoToMeeting session with the instructor and email the analyses to be reviewed and/or discussed to Quametec. This is just part of how we support our famous "Learning Guarantee".

To register and reserve your seat today, call QUAMETEC™ at 1.810.225.8588

QUAMETEC reserves the right to cancel or reschedule any course and to change instructors.

Due to the limited number of seats sold, so as to ensure proper attention is given to each attendee, there are no refunds on tuition. If for any reason you are unable to attend or can't complete the 4-day webinar, we will make every effort to accommodate you in the next scheduled webinar or any future one of your choosing.