People having trouble with uncertainty estimation can gain a clearer understanding of the approach from a forthcoming series of courses on uncertainty measurement and estimation hosted by the National Measurement Institute, a division of the Australian government. The course is suitable for staff from calibration or testing laboratories, and will provide a clear, step-by-step approach to uncertainty estimation using practical examples. Attendees will learn techniques for the entire process, from identifying the sources of uncertainty in measurements to completing the uncertainty budget. Other topics to be covered include an overview of the ISO standards guide, modeling a measurement, identifying uncertainty components, basic statistical concepts, uncertainty calculations, practical exercises and useful spreadsheet functions.

Courses will be held in Australia and will be offered Aug. 9 and Nov. 10 at the National Measurement Institute’s Lindfield site; and Aug. 15 and Nov. 1 in Melbourne. The course fee is $525 and includes lunch, refreshments and course handouts.

For more information, visit www.measurement.gov.au.

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