This 2-1/2 day seminar will teach students how to properly inspect and test medium capacity scales. That is, perform an official examination by properly applying all applicable NIST Handbook 44 requirements. The sessions will include formal lecture, class discussion, group exercises, audio-visual presentations, and some hands-on practice.
Alter completing this training, you will be able to:
Notebooks and class materials will be provided.
Students must have completed the NIST Handbook-44 Self Study course.
Complete the NIST Handbook-44 Self Study course
None.
To receive a Certificate of Successful Completion, students must be in attendance for the entire class and actively participate in all class activities. You will be assessed on your application of all learning objectives for this course.
Weights and measures officials. Industry by invitation only.
To register for the training, participants must register online through the NIST website AND submit a registration form to the CWMA. Please follow the instructions below:
John Barton
Office of Weights and Measures
Phone: 301-975-4002
Email: john.barton [at] nist.gov (john[dot]barton[at]nist[dot]gov)
Students may bring a calculator to class.
NIST / Office of Weights and Measures
Nebraska Department of Agriculture - Weights & Measures