This Program was created to meet the demands of the industrial sector for technicians in the area of metrology. It is organized and directed by the School of Physics of the Tecnológico de Costa Rica.
The process of formulating and validating the Program contents had the support and collaboration of LACOMET and companies associated with Cinde.
Characteristics
The Program for Metrology Technicians consists of five modules with two courses each, with a total duration of 200 classroom hours.
The modules of the program are introductory and basic, and are designed to be delivere
Study Plan
Methodology
Classroom sessions follow the order indicated in the Program. Training is theoretical and practical with lectures and group working sessions.
Constructive learning and other playful and creative methodologies will also be used, so that affective-constructive association will help participants to better understand the topic of measurements and calibration.
The information and topics that will be presented through the course material in digital format. Real examples to illustrate these topics will be included.
Students will be asked questions to strengthen learning about topics and promote active participation. The instructor or a volunteer student will offer a reflection about the topic at the beginning of every class.
Currently, this Program is only taught at the Academic Center of Alajuela and Cartago Campus.
Metrology Technician
Module I |
Module II |
Module III |
Module IV |
Module V |
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Introduction to metrology |
Estimation of uncertainty |
Dimensional metrology |
Mass metrology |
Torque and force metrology |
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20 hours |
20 hours |
20 hours |
20 hours |
20 hours |
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Basic statistics |
Industrial metrological management (Assurance) |
Metrology of electric variables |
Pressure and temperature metrology |
Volume and flow metrology |
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20 hours |
20 hours |
20 hours |
20 hours |
20 hours |
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46 hours |
46 hours |
46 hours |
46 hours |
46 hours |
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Total: 220 hours (recognized as 440 hours) |
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Requirements
A high school diploma.
Professional profile
- Persons working in the field of industrial metrology in quality control departments.
- Persons who wish to work in metrology and calibration departments of the chemical, metallurgical, aeronautical, pharmaceutical or food industries, among others.
- Persons who wish to work in industry who are interested in the role of measurement in control of the quality of processes.
- Persons who need to provide support for the selection and acquisition of scientific equipment for industry.