Basic Metrology and Measurement Quality Assurance
Introduction
A*STAR’s course on “Basic Metrology and Measurement Quality Assurance” is designed to provide engineering professionals with the essential skills needed to ensure reliable and accurate measurements in their work. Participants will establish a strong foundation in metrological principles, focusing on measurement uncertainty analysis, the development of calibration procedures, and the interpretation of calibration reports. Understanding measurement uncertainty and identifying its components in the measurement process are crucial for effectively expressing measurement results in design or manufacturing across various industries and calibration laboratories.
Through hands-on learning and practical applications, the course allows participants to develop competencies in designing metrology recipes, evaluating measurement performance, conducting uncertainty analysis, troubleshooting instrument issues, and implementing effective measurement quality assurance practices.
Why This Course
- Tailored to meet the latest needs of local industries
- Practical, hands-on learning that can be immediately applied
- Comprehensive understanding of measurement uncertainty and metrology principles
- Real-world case studies that highlight industrial applications
- Valuable for managing measurement uncertainty in emerging fields, such as Carbon Removal Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV), etc
- Instructed by an expert trainer with extensive experience in metrology
Who Should Attend
This programme is designed for professionals working in measurement and quality assurance, including metrologists, calibration and testing engineers, measuring instrument suppliers, QA/QC personnel, process control engineers, and research and development engineers.
Participants will build competencies to manage metrology recipes, evaluate measurement performance, and troubleshoot instrument issues.
The knowledge acquired in this course is also valuable for understanding and managing measurement uncertainty in emerging fields such as Carbon Removal Measurement, Reporting, and Verification (MRV), etc.
What You Will Learn
This course provides both theoretical knowledge and practical skills in metrology and measurement quality assurance, including how to:
- Understand the fundamentals of metrology
- Identify and apply metrology recipes used in calibration and testing laboratories
- Develop and manage procedures that comply with international standards such as IEC and ISO
- Apply the Guide to the Expression of Uncertainty in Measurement (GUM)
- Evaluate measurement performance using uncertainty analysis
- Diagnose and troubleshoot instrument abnormalities based on measurement results
- Recommend and implement follow-up actions to ensure measurement quality assurance
Upon Completion Of This Course
Participants will be awarded with a Certificate of Attendance (COA) by SIMTech and NMC if they meet the following criteria:
- Achieve at least 75% course attendance;
- Take all assessments; and
- Pass the course.
Note: Trainees will have to bear the full course fee upon failure to meet either one of the criteria.
Pre-Requisites
- Applicants should possess a degree in any discipline or a diploma with a minimum of 3 years of related working experience.
- Applicants who do not have the required academic qualifications are still welcome to apply, but shortlisted candidates may be required to attend an interview for special approval.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English.
Full Course Fee
The full course fee for this course is $1,600 before funding and prevailing GST.
Nett Course Fee
| International Participants |
Singapore Citizens aged 39 years and below, Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders | Employer-sponsored and self-sponsored Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above (MCES) ² | SME-sponsored local employees (i.e Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders) (ETSS) ¹ |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,744 | $523.20 | $203.20 | $203.20 |
How Course Fees are Calculated
| TYPE | CATEGORY OF INDIVIDUALS | |||
| International Participants | Singapore Citizens aged 39 years and below, Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders | Employer-sponsored and self-sponsored Singapore Citizens aged 40 years and above | SME-sponsored local employees (i.e Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents and LTVP+ Holders) | |
| FUNDING SOURCE | ||||
| Not applicable for SkillsFuture Funding | SkillsFuture Funding (Baseline) | SkillsFuture Mid-career Enhanced Subsidy (MCES) ² | SkillsFuture Enhanced Training Support for SMEs (ETSS) ¹ | |
| Full Course Fee | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,600 | $1,600 |
| SkillsFuture Funding | Not Applicable | ($1,120) | ($1,440) | ($1,440) |
| Nett Course Fee | $1,600 | $480 | $160 | $160 |
| GST 9% | $144 | $43.20* | $43.20* | $43.20* |
| Total Nett Course Fee Payable to Training Provider | $1,744 | $523.20 | $203.20 | $203.20 |
About the Trainer
- Dr Thomas Wu
- Lead Metrologist and Assistant Director
A*STAR National Metrology Centre (NMC)
Dr Thomas Wu
Lead Metrologist and Assistant Director
A*STAR National Metrology Centre (NMC)
A*STAR National Metrology Centre (NMC)
Dr Thomas Wu is a Lead Metrologist and Assistant Director in the Mechanical Department of A*STAR National Metrology Centre (NMC), with over 20 years of experience across diverse metrology fields. His expertise spans acoustics, vibration, rotation, THz/microwave and AC electrical measurements, low-current and noise analysis, gas mixture and purity analysis, LNG flow/density/energy measurement, aerosol particles, light scattering, displacement, laser interferometry, measurement uncertainty, and statistical analysis.
Dr Wu has also served as a peer reviewer for other National Metrology Institutes and as a Technical Assessor under the Singapore Laboratory Accreditation Scheme (SAC-SINGLAS) across electrical, mechanical, and chemical calibration. Additionally, he was a member of the SAC Technical Committee for Proficiency Testing. He has published over 70 papers in journals and conferences, and contributed to Technical Reference (TR) 56 on LNG Bunkering, TR 129 on Methanol Bunkering, and TR 140 on Quality Specifications for Marine Biofuel.
Registration
- Please register for this course through our online form: Course Registration Form for Public Classes.
- For the first question, please select "Modular Programmes (Standalone Modules)".
- Applicants will be placed on our waiting list if the course does not have an upcoming scheduled intake.
- When the next intake is confirmed, a confirmation email with payment information will be sent to applicants to finalise their participation.
Contact Us
- For general enquiries, please contact the Knowledge Transfer Office at Email: KTO-enquiry@a-star.edu.sg
- For technical information, please contact Dr Thomas Wu at Email: thomas_wu@a-star.edu.sg
Schedule
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Module
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Skills Course Reference Number | Next Intake(s)' Training Period (Click on the dates to view their schedules) |
Registration Status |
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TGS-2026063854 | The next intake is still in the planning stage. |
Note: A*STAR SIMTech and A*STAR ARTC reserve the right to change the class/schedule/course fee or any details about the course without prior notice to the participants.
Announcement:
- From 1 Oct 2023, attendance-taking for SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG)'s funded courses must be done digitally via the Singpass App. More information may be viewed here.
- Participants will be provided with digital course materials when attending our courses. Please note that printed copies will not be available.
Sessions
: Full day
: Morning
: Afternoon
: EveningQuick Link
- View the full list of modular programmes offered by A*STAR SIMTech and A*STAR ARTC.