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3111.9

Description

Metrology technicians apply their practical knowledge of metrology to calibrate measuring instruments, test equipment and analyse their performance. They ensure that the evaluated equipment meets requirements for precision, performance and accuracy. They report about their work and advise on technical matters concerning measuring instruments.

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Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

analyse test data calibrate precision instrument contact scientists create solutions to problems maintain technical equipment operate precision measuring equipment operate scientific measuring equipment order equipment perform test run read standard blueprints troubleshoot use testing equipment write calibration report write technical reports

Essential Knowledge

instrumentation engineering metrology quality standards

Optional Skills and Competences

calibrate electronic instruments calibrate laboratory equipment inspect material maintain laboratory equipment perform scientific research study the relationships between quantities

Optional Knowledge

algebra biology electronics geometry laboratory techniques meteorology physics

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http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/e6a3ce2e-c0f2-47a7-937a-61ae9abfe1fa

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released

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metrology technician

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