11th Annual Metrology Seminar – Tuesday 25 March 2014

This seminar has established itself as an important vehicle for the Continuous Personal and Professional Development (CPPD) of local authority staff, which includes 3.5 CPPD hours for successful completion of the seminar.  The event provides a unique training/networking opportunity for metrology specialists throughout the UK, including updates from TSI, NMO and the Local Government Metrology Focus Group, along with opportunities for plenty of lively discussion.  Businesses and trade associations involved in legal metrology activity are also welcome to attend this Seminar, although these bookings will be subject to NMO approval. Our guest speaker this year is Hermine van Rij from Verispect BV, the national enforcement body for The Netherlands.  As in previous years, we will allocate delegate seats on a first come first served basis, so we recommend you avoid disappointment by ensuring you book your place well in advance.

This year’s theme is: “Modern Day Weights and Measures Enforcement”

The agenda for the day will include the following speakers:

• Richard Sanders, Deputy Chief Executive of NMO – Welcoming address
• Peter Mason, Chief Executive of NMO – Developments in the International Metrology World
• Leon Livermore, Chief Executive of TSI – new CE introductory talk
• Important updates from the Local Government Metrology Focus Group and the TSI Lead Officers for Metrology
• International guest speaker, Hermine van Rij, Verispect BV – How risk is dealt with in the Netherlands
• Christine Munteanu, Assistant Director NMO – The process for designating and supervision of Notified Bodies and Approved Verifiers
• Deanne Hughes, Policy Officer NMO – Improving the Section 70 process

The Seminar will take place in Birmingham’s Austin Court.

Avoid disappointment, book your place now !