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Analytical Laboratory Instrument Calibration and Troubleshooting

Reliable results depend on well calibrated, correctly maintained laboratory instruments. This course builds practical skills for calibrating and troubleshooting common analytical equipment including balances, pH meters, spectrophotometers and thermal instruments, using traceable reference standards and structured fault finding methods suited to busy testing laboratories in South Africa.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain the principles of traceability and reference standards in instrument calibration.
  • Describe calibration procedures for balances, pH meters, thermometers and spectrophotometers.
  • Identify common fault conditions affecting analytical instrument performance.
  • Apply structured troubleshooting steps to diagnose instrument drift and failure.
  • Record calibration results and maintain instrument history in line with laboratory procedures.
  • Recommend preventive checks that reduce instrument downtime and repeat calibration failures.

Course outline

  1. 01Traceability and Reference Standards
  2. 02Balance Calibration and Verification
  3. 03pH and Conductivity Meter Calibration
  4. 04Thermometer and Thermal Instrument Checks
  5. 05Spectrophotometer Calibration Procedures
  6. 06Structured Fault Finding Methods
  7. 07Instrument History and Records
  8. 08Preventive Checks and Downtime Reduction

Who should attend

This course is designed for laboratory technicians, instrument custodians, calibration officers and quality staff responsible for analytical equipment.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendar
17 to 21 Aug 2026Nairobi5US$1,800
24 to 28 Aug 2026Durban5R18,000
31 Aug to 4 Sep 2026Johannesburg5R18,000
14 to 18 Sep 2026Mauritius5US$1,800
21 to 25 Sep 2026Dubai5US$1,800
28 Sep to 2 Oct 2026Lagos5US$1,800
5 to 9 Oct 2026Harare5US$1,800
12 to 16 Oct 2026Kampala5US$1,800
19 to 23 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam5US$1,800
26 to 30 Oct 2026Pretoria5R18,000
2 to 6 Nov 2026Cape Town5R18,000
16 to 20 Nov 2026Online5US$900
23 to 27 Nov 2026Mozambique5US$1,800
30 Nov to 4 Dec 2026Cairo5US$1,800
7 to 11 Dec 2026Accra5US$1,800
14 to 18 Dec 2026Lusaka5US$1,800
21 to 25 Dec 2026Kigali5US$1,800

Fees are per delegate. South African venues are priced in rand; other locations and online in US dollars. Fees exclude 15% VAT where applicable. Group bookings of three or more delegates from the same organisation qualify for a reduced rate; contact us for a quotation.

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