Industrial Measurement Education and Training
Learn to use industrial measurement devices in the workplace
Measurement instruments range widely for industrial uses, but it is important to have the right measurement device for the job. Common measurement tools used in industrial settings include calibration equipment, micrometers, gauges to measure pressure or depth, and weight measuring tools. Most of these industrial tools are part of larger automatic measurement systems that have digital readouts and may also link to computer programs for statistical purposes.Industrial measurement education and training can take place in or out of the workplace. Many manufacturers offer training for their equipment. There are also resources for industrial measurement training such as:
1. Independent trainers who teach techniques to use with all types of measuring instruments.
2. Online courses that can reinforce information taught in previous training sessions.
3. Additional online resources that provide measurement techniques for specific instruments.
Hire consultants to train employees to use measuring instruments
Consulting groups for specific industries often provide training on a variety of topics, some of which include the proper use of measuring devices commonly used in the workplace. These sessions can be a few hours up to a few days, with professionals working in-house to train employees.
Try: The IMTEC Group provides measurement training for many types of industrial workplaces. They teach measuring techniques with and without measurement devices. American Trainco provides many in-house and seminar training courses for HVAC companies, most of which include measurement training for different positions.
Sign up for online courses to learn how to use measuring products
Industrial measuring devices can be complicated, but there are online courses that explain how to use them to make the workplace more efficient. Most of these courses are designed to teach basic skills, but can be a good refresher course for experienced employees. Online courses can be taken on your own time at relatively little cost to the employer.
Try: Training Classes provides and online course designed to teach industrial measurement and control in engineering. ITC Learning provides a multimedia presentation online, in addition to a DVD that illustrates industrial measurement skills for various instruments.
Take training opportunities provided by measurement equipment manufacturers
If your company works with a manufacturer of industrial measuring equipment, you can often have manufacturer representatives come to your company and work with employees. These training courses may also be offered outside of the workplace as day-long seminars.
Try: Servco Industrial provides training sessions to teach employees basic and advanced skills for using its line of industrial measurement tools. Hexagon Metrology offers a variety of training course options to teach the skills necessary to properly use its measurement instruments.
- To provide support to those who work with measurement equipment, keep product manuals for all your measurement tools in easy reach.
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