NIST Handbook 133 - Chapter 4 "Dimensional Measurement"

This 4.5 day seminar will focus on the NIST Handbook 133 Chapter 4 compliance requirements and test procedures for packages and products labeled by count, length, width, area and thickness. One day will consist of Chapter 3 test procedures for animal bedding and firewood. The class will include formal lecture, discussion, group exercises, audio-visual presentations, and extensive hands-on practice.

Learning Objectives:

After this seminar, participants will be able to:

• IDENTIFY the equipment and materials needed to verify quantity declarations on packages sold by count, length, width, area, and thickness;
• DETERMINE which packaged commodities may be tested using the test procedure packages sold by count, length, width, area, and thickness;
• EVALUATE the variety of products and DETERMINE the correct measurement techniques and equipment.
• IDENTIFY ways to reduce testing errors.
• APPLY accurate count and measurements using a variety of testing equipment (e.g., steel tapes & rules, deadweight dial micrometer, gage blocks, binding straps, spring scale).
• RECOGNIZE special testing requirements for packages labeled by linear or square.
• APPLY accurate volumetric determinations with dry measures and a variety of linear measuring devices.

Materials & Supplies:

Participants will be provided with a notebook and class materials.

Prerequisite(s):

Students must have successfully completed a NIST-taught NIST Handbook 133 - Checking the Net Contents of Packaged Goods -Basic course in 2011 or later.

Pre-Work:

Not applicable

Pre-Work Deadline:

Not applicable

Post-Work:

Not applicable

Post-Work Deadline:

Not applicable

Minimum Requirement(s):

Students must be in attendance for the entire class and actively participate in all in-class activities. You will be assessed on your application of all the learning objectives of this course.

Audience:

State Weights and Measures officials only. This class is limited to 10 participants.

Cost:

There are no registration fees for this class. However, participants are responsible for their own transportation, lodging and meal expenses.

Instructor(s):

David Sefcik
Office of Weights and Measures,
(301) 975 - 4868
Email: david.sefcik [at] nist.gov (david[dot]sefcik[at]nist[dot]gov)

Technology Requirement(s):

You MUST bring a calculator. There will be no use of computers.