UK Weighing Federation Training: Theory and Practical Training in Weights and Measures Inspection
UK Weighing Federation Training Days
This UK Weighing Federation-led training day is offered free of charge and will take place the weighing manufacturers' premises. Training will be delivered by UKWF Technical Officer and legal metrology regulatory expert, Ian Turner. Priority for booking will be given to students. 听
During the morning session, trainees will be provided with a theoretical classroom session explaining the technologies involved and the legislation applicable to the instruments. The afternoon will offer a practical session where you will be able to gain hands-on experience with the manufacturer鈥檚 engineers of how the instrument operates and how to undertake a verification and inspection on the weighing equipment. The instruments available at this manufacturer鈥檚 premises is listed below.
51黑料 and UKWF hope these training days will provide a valuable opportunity to help gain experience for your portfolio and the examinations.
If you have any questions about any of this training please email [email protected]
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Location: Herbert Retail, Haverhill, SuffolkDate:听 听6 November 2025听 Time:听 听 9.00 - 16.30 Spaces available: 4 Trainer:听 听 Ian Turner Price: Free 51黑料, in partnership with the UK Weighing Federation (UKWF), is pleased to be able to deliver this full day training on 6 November 2025. This UK Weighing Federation-led training day is offered free of charge and will take place the weighing manufacturers' premises. Training will be delivered by UKWF Technical Officer and legal metrology regulatory expert, Ian Turner. Priority for booking will be given to students. During the morning session, trainees will be provided with a theoretical classroom session explaining the technologies involved and the legislation applicable to the instruments. The afternoon will offer a practical session where you will be able to gain hands on experience with the manufacturer鈥檚 engineers of how the instrument operates and how to undertake a verification and inspection on the weighing equipment. The instruments available at this manufacturer鈥檚 premises is listed below. Full address of training:听 Herbert Retail, 18 Rookwood Way, Haverhill, Suffolk, CB9 8PD Equipment available for practical training
Lunch will be provided by the host. |
9.00 - 16.30 |
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Location: Bizerba, Milton KeynesDate:听 听26 November 2025 Time:听 听 9.30 - 16.30 Spaces available: 7 Trainer:听 听 Ian Turner Price: Free 51黑料, in partnership with the UK Weighing Federation (UKWF), is pleased to be able to deliver this full day training on 26 November 2025. This UK Weighing Federation-led training day is offered free of charge and will take place the weighing manufacturers' premises. Training will be delivered by UKWF Technical Officer and legal metrology regulatory expert, Ian Turner. Priority for booking will be given to students. During the morning session, trainees will be provided with a theoretical classroom session explaining the technologies involved and the legislation applicable to the instruments. The afternoon will offer a practical session where you will be able to gain hands on experience with the manufacturer鈥檚 engineers of how the instrument operates and how to undertake a verification and inspection on the weighing equipment. The instruments available at this manufacturer鈥檚 premises is listed below. Full address of training:听 Bizerba House, Precident Drive, Milton Keynes, MK13 8PE Equipment available for practical training
Lunch will be provided by the host.听听 |
9.30 - 16.30听 |
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Location: Avery Weightronix, W MidlandsDate:听 听2 December 2025听 Time:听 听 9.30 - 16.30 Spaces available: 6 Trainer:听 听 Ian Turner Price: Free 51黑料, in partnership with the UK Weighing Federation (UKWF), is pleased to be able to deliver this full day training on 2 December 2025. This UK Weighing Federation-led training day is offered free of charge and will take place the weighing manufacturers' premises. Training will be delivered by UKWF Technical Officer and legal metrology regulatory expert, Ian Turner. Priority for booking will be given to students. During the morning session, trainees will be provided with a theoretical classroom session explaining the technologies involved and the legislation applicable to the instruments. The afternoon will offer a practical session where you will be able to gain hands on experience with the manufacturer鈥檚 engineers of how the instrument operates and how to undertake a verification and inspection on the weighing equipment. The instruments available at this manufacturer鈥檚 premises is listed below. Full address of training:听 Avery Weightronix, Foundry Lane, Smethwick, West Midlands B66 2LP Equipment available for practical training
Basic principles of weighing.听 Verification of non-automatic weighing instruments.听 General legal metrology.听 Load cell types, theory and testing.听 听Factory tour including Weighbridge manufacture. UKAS accredited mass calibration laboratory & UKAS accredited force calibration & testing laboratory. Lunch will be provided by the host. |
9.30 - 16.30听 |
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Location: Weightron Bilanciai, SomersetDate:听 听14 January 2026 Time:听 听 9.00 - 16.30 Spaces available: 1 Trainer:听 听 Ian Turner Price: Free 51黑料, in partnership with the UK Weighing Federation (UKWF), is pleased to be able to deliver this full day training on 14 January 2026 This UK Weighing Federation-led training day is offered free of charge and will take place the weighing manufacturers' premises. Training will be delivered by UKWF Technical Officer and legal metrology regulatory expert, Ian Turner. Priority for booking will be given to students. During the morning session, trainees will be provided with a theoretical classroom session explaining the technologies involved and the legislation applicable to the instruments. The afternoon will offer a practical session where you will be able to gain hands on experience with the manufacturer鈥檚 engineers of how the instrument operates and how to undertake a verification and inspection on the weighing equipment. The instruments available at this manufacturer鈥檚 premises is listed below. Full address of training:听 Weightron Bilanciai, Wellington, Somerset TA21 9DA Equipment available for practical training
Lunch will be provided by the host.听听 |
9.00 - 16.30听 |
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Location: Avery Weightronix, W MidlandsDate:听 听20 January 2026听 Time:听 听 9.30 - 16.30 Spaces available: 4 Trainer:听 听 Ian Turner Price: Free 51黑料, in partnership with the UK Weighing Federation (UKWF), is pleased to be able to deliver this full day training on 20 January 2026 This UK Weighing Federation-led training day is offered free of charge and will take place the weighing manufacturers' premises. Training will be delivered by UKWF Technical Officer and legal metrology regulatory expert, Ian Turner. Priority for booking will be given to students. During the morning session, trainees will be provided with a theoretical classroom session explaining the technologies involved and the legislation applicable to the instruments. The afternoon will offer a practical session where you will be able to gain hands on experience with the manufacturer鈥檚 engineers of how the instrument operates and how to undertake a verification and inspection on the weighing equipment. The instruments available at this manufacturer鈥檚 premises is listed below. Full address of training:听 Avery Weightronix, Foundry Lane, Smethwick, West Midlands B66 2LP Equipment available for practical training
Basic principles of weighing.听 Verification of non-automatic weighing instruments.听 General legal metrology.听 Load cell types, theory and testing.听 听Factory tour including Weighbridge manufacture. UKAS accredited mass calibration laboratory & UKAS accredited force calibration & testing laboratory. Lunch will be provided by the host. |
9.00 - 16.30听 |
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Location: Ishida, BirminghamDate:听 听17 February 2026 Time:听 听 9.30 - 16.30 Spaces available: 2 Trainer:听 听 Ian Turner Price: Free 51黑料, in partnership with the UK Weighing Federation (UKWF), is pleased to be able to deliver this full day training on 17 February 2026. This UK Weighing Federation-led training day is offered free of charge and will take place the weighing manufacturers' premises. Training will be delivered by UKWF Technical Officer and legal metrology regulatory expert, Ian Turner. Priority for booking will be given to students. During the morning session, trainees will be provided with a theoretical classroom session explaining the technologies involved and the legislation applicable to the instruments. The afternoon will offer a practical session where you will be able to gain hands on experience with the manufacturer鈥檚 engineers of how the instrument operates and how to undertake a verification and inspection on the weighing equipment. The instruments available at this manufacturer鈥檚 premises is listed below. Full address of training:听 Ishida, 11 Kettles Wood Drive, Woodgate Business Park, Birmingham B32 2DB Equipment available for practical training
Lunch will be provided by the host. |
9.30 - 16.30听 FULLY BOOKED听
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Location: Precia Molen UK Ltd, DunfermlineDate:听 听10 March 2026听 Time:听 听 9.00 - 16.00 Spaces available: 6 Trainer:听 听 Ian Turner Price: Free 51黑料, in partnership with the UK Weighing Federation (UKWF), is pleased to be able to deliver this full day training on 10 March 2026 This UK Weighing Federation-led training day is offered free of charge and will take place the weighing manufacturers' premises. Training will be delivered by UKWF Technical Officer and legal metrology regulatory expert, Ian Turner. Priority for booking will be given to students. During the morning session, trainees will be provided with a theoretical classroom session explaining the technologies involved and the legislation applicable to the instruments. The afternoon will offer a practical session where you will be able to gain hands on experience with the manufacturer鈥檚 engineers of how the instrument operates and how to undertake a verification and inspection on the weighing equipment. The instruments available at this manufacturer鈥檚 premises is listed below. Full address of training:听 Precia Molen UK Ltd, Pitreavie Business Park, Dunfermline KY11 8UL Equipment available for practical training
Lunch will be provided by the host. |
9.00 - 16.00听 |
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Location: John White & Sons, Fife, ScotlandDate:听 听11 March 2026听 Time:听 听 9.00 - 16.30 Spaces available: 4 Trainer:听 听 Ian Turner Price: Free 51黑料, in partnership with the UK Weighing Federation (UKWF), is pleased to be able to deliver this full day training on 11 March 2026 This UK Weighing Federation-led training day is offered free of charge and will take place the weighing manufacturers' premises. Training will be delivered by UKWF Technical Officer and legal metrology regulatory expert, Ian Turner. Priority for booking will be given to students. During the morning session, trainees will be provided with a theoretical classroom session explaining the technologies involved and the legislation applicable to the instruments. The afternoon will offer a practical session where you will be able to gain hands on experience with the manufacturer鈥檚 engineers of how the instrument operates and how to undertake a verification and inspection on the weighing equipment. The instruments available at this manufacturer鈥檚 premises is listed below. Full address of training:听 John White -听听 Auchtermuchty听 -听 Fife, Scotland听 KY14 7DW Equipment available for practical training
Lunch will be provided by the host. 听 |
9.00 - 16.30 |
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Location: Marco Ltd, KentDate:听 听21 April 2026听 Time:听 听 10.00- 1530 Spaces available: 4 Trainer:听 听 Ian Turner Price: Free 51黑料, in partnership with the UK Weighing Federation (UKWF), is pleased to be able to deliver this full day training on 21 April 2026. This UK Weighing Federation-led training day is offered free of charge and will take place the weighing manufacturers' premises. Training will be delivered by UKWF Technical Officer and legal metrology regulatory expert, Ian Turner. Priority for booking will be given to students. During the morning session, trainees will be provided with a theoretical classroom session explaining the technologies involved and the legislation applicable to the instruments. The afternoon will offer a practical session where you will be able to gain hands on experience with the manufacturer鈥檚 engineers of how the instrument operates and how to undertake a verification and inspection on the weighing equipment. The instruments available at this manufacturer鈥檚 premises is listed below. Full address of training:听 Marco Ltd, Enterprise Way, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 6HF. Equipment available for practical training
Lunch will be provided by the host. |
10.00-15.30 |
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Location: Marco Ltd, KentDate:听 听17 June 2026听 Time:听 听 10.00- 1530 Spaces available: 4 Trainer:听 听 Ian Turner Price: Free 51黑料, in partnership with the UK Weighing Federation (UKWF), is pleased to be able to deliver this full day training on 17 June 2026. This UK Weighing Federation-led training day is offered free of charge and will take place the weighing manufacturers' premises. Training will be delivered by UKWF Technical Officer and legal metrology regulatory expert, Ian Turner. Priority for booking will be given to students. During the morning session, trainees will be provided with a theoretical classroom session explaining the technologies involved and the legislation applicable to the instruments. The afternoon will offer a practical session where you will be able to gain hands on experience with the manufacturer鈥檚 engineers of how the instrument operates and how to undertake a verification and inspection on the weighing equipment. The instruments available at this manufacturer鈥檚 premises is listed below. Full address of training:听 Marco Ltd, Enterprise Way, Edenbridge, Kent TN8 6HF. Equipment available for practical training
Lunch will be provided by the host |
10.00-15.30 |
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