Temperature Calibration (TEMP100)

Temperature measurements influence product quality, process control, safety systems, regulatory compliance, and countless industrial operations. Despite their importance, many technicians receive little formal training in the principles, sensors, and calibration methods that support accurate temperature measurements.

Temperature Calibration (TEMP100) was developed specifically for calibration technicians, metrology professionals, and instrument technicians who need a practical understanding of temperature calibration as it applies to real-world laboratory and industrial environments.

Rather than approaching temperature metrology from a purely theoretical perspective, this course focuses on the concepts technicians encounter during everyday calibration activities. Topics include thermocouples, RTDs, thermistors, comparison calibration methods, dry block calibrators, reference thermometry, fixed-point concepts, and practical considerations that influence measurement quality and calibration validity.

Throughout the course, learners are introduced to the principles behind temperature measurements while continuously connecting those concepts to practical calibration workflows and troubleshooting situations commonly encountered in calibration laboratories, manufacturing facilities, and process environments.

Topics covered include:

• Temperature measurement fundamentals and traceability concepts
• Thermocouple principles and cold junction compensation
• RTDs, PRTs, SPRTs, and thermistors
• Two-wire, three-wire, and four-wire measurement methods
• Comparison calibration techniques
• Dry block and stirred bath calibration methods
• Probe placement, immersion depth, and stem conduction effects
• Reference thermometry and fixed-point concepts
• Triple Point of Water (TPW) awareness and ITS-90 fundamentals
• Source versus measure techniques for temperature instrumentation
• Infrared thermometry considerations and emissivity effects
• Liquid-in-glass thermometer considerations and immersion practices
• Common sources of error and troubleshooting techniques in temperature calibration

This self-paced SCORM course combines legacy instructional content with updated learning interactions, knowledge checks, and practical reinforcement designed to improve retention and connect theory directly to technician workflows.

Whether you are entering temperature calibration for the first time or looking to strengthen your understanding of the measurements behind your daily work, TEMP100 provides a practical foundation that can be immediately applied in calibration laboratories, manufacturing operations, pharmaceutical environments, and industrial facilities.