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Quality Inspection Techniques and Precision Gauge Handling

Reliable inspection depends on people who know how to read a drawing, choose the right instrument, and use it correctly. This hands on course builds the practical skills inspectors and operators need to measure parts accurately and record results with confidence. Delegates practise with common gauges so African production teams reduce disputes over whether a part is truly within specification.

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What you will be able to do

  • Interpret dimensions, tolerances, and symbols on engineering drawings.
  • Select the appropriate measuring instrument for a given feature.
  • Use vernier callipers, micrometers, and gauges correctly and safely.
  • Apply good measurement practice to reduce reading and handling errors.
  • Record and interpret inspection results against specification.
  • Care for, store, and control measuring instruments to protect accuracy.

Course outline

  1. 01Reading Drawings and Tolerances
  2. 02Choosing the Right Instrument
  3. 03Using Callipers and Micrometers
  4. 04Working With Gauges and Comparators
  5. 05Good Measurement Practice
  6. 06Recording and Judging Results
  7. 07Instrument Care and Control

Who should attend

This course is designed for inspectors, machine operators, and quality controllers who carry out dimensional inspection and need stronger practical measurement skills.

Dates, venues and fees

DatesVenueDaysFeeCalendarRegister
28 to 29 Sep 2026Johannesburg2R10,000Closed
29 to 30 Sep 2026Cape Town2R10,000Closed
30 Sep to 1 Oct 2026Durban2R10,000Closed
1 to 2 Oct 2026Pretoria2R10,000Closed
5 to 6 Oct 2026Windhoek2US$1,100Closed
6 to 7 Oct 2026Gaborone2US$1,100Closed
7 to 8 Oct 2026Maseru2US$1,100Closed
8 to 9 Oct 2026Mbabane2US$1,100Closed
12 to 13 Oct 2026Lusaka2US$1,100Register
13 to 14 Oct 2026Harare2US$1,100Register
14 to 15 Oct 2026Lilongwe2US$1,100Register
15 to 16 Oct 2026Blantyre2US$1,100Register
19 to 20 Oct 2026Mozambique2US$1,100Register
20 to 21 Oct 2026Nairobi2US$1,100Register
21 to 22 Oct 2026Dar es Salaam2US$1,100Register
22 to 23 Oct 2026Kigali2US$1,100Register
26 to 27 Oct 2026Kampala2US$1,100Register
27 to 28 Oct 2026Accra2US$1,100Register
28 to 29 Oct 2026Lagos2US$1,100Register
29 to 30 Oct 2026Cairo2US$1,100Register
2 to 3 Nov 2026Mauritius2US$1,100Register
3 to 4 Nov 2026Dubai2US$1,100Register
4 to 5 Nov 2026Online2US$900Register

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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