T.: Blended-Learning Course Mess-iN - Advanced vocational training in industrial metrology

Abstract

ABSTRACT For the correct performing of measurement tasks, the operator needs a lot of knowledge. As so far in Keywords: Metrology, Blended Learning, Advanced Training INITIAL SITUATION Reliable and reproducible measurement results are an essential basis for the establishing of an efficient quality management and thus for the manufacturing of high quality products. To achieve these, the operator needs on one hand extensive skills in the handling of his measuring machines and devices, on the other hand profound metrological knowledge to choose an apt measuring device, to set up a proper measuring and evaluation strategy and generally to avoid mistakes and thereby reduce influences on the measurement. Whereas a lot of courses regarding the handling and programming of the machines are provided by the various manufacturers, there are rarely any training offers aiming at the imparting of fundamental knowledge for manufacturing metrology. Thus, the operators have to gather the needed information mainly by themselves, as so far there is no basic vocational education for metrologists in Germany. Of course this does not always lead to a satisfactory understanding of complicated subjects. Therefore quite often problems occur, mainly regarding the correct planning of the measurement in reference to product specifications given by drawings and the interpretation of acquired results. These may lead to different measurement results between customer and supplier. Via the course 'Mess-iN' (Metrology -Learning in a network), there shall be provided a comprehensive concept for advanced vocational training in manufacturing metrology, focused on the needs of operators in industrial measuring regarding both contents and design of methodology. Thereby also the framework for the future development of a standardized, commonly accepted vocational training in manufacturing metrology shall be laid. 66