By the end of this course delegates will be able to:

• Understand the various techniques of analytical measurements   
• Give the principles of reliable laboratory measurements 
• Outline key laboratory safety issues and safety measures 
• Estimate uncertainties  in instrument
• Be aware of the instrument performance characteristics which include types and interaction between different characteristics
• Prepare and handle sample for different Analytical Instrumentations  
• Understand, use, maintain and troubleshoot key laboratory equipment 

Lab Managers, Supervisors, Tem Leaders, Chemists and Technicians, Health & Safety and Environmental Professionals, Laboratory Seniors, Technologists, Analytical Laboratory Professionals, Laboratory Staff, Superintendents, Supervisors, Engineers, Chemists and Analysts, Auditors, Research Directors, Chemical Engineers, Health & Safety Professionals Instrument Engineers, Research and Development Scientists, and Quality Assurance/Control Managers

• Introduction
• The laboratory and its purpose
• The laboratory environment
• Laboratory layout and construction
• Out-of-laboratory services, electricity, ventilation, water, drains etc. 
• Benches, hoods, sink
• Glassware
• Plastic ware
• Techniques of analytical measurements  
• Instrumental chemistry
• Principles of instrumental chemistry
• Balances
• Titration
• Colorimetry
• Atomic absorption
• Chromatography
• Petroleum laboratory equipment
• Calibration
• Correlations
• Reference materials
• Correct laboratory techniques 
• Statistical principles for laboratory measurements
• Reporting of analytical results
• Why is safety important? 
• Safety policy
• Laboratory safety
• Handling of toxic and hazardous materials
• Spills and spill control
• Good laboratory practice
• Material safety data sheets
• Emergency planning
• Handling of compressed gases (cylinders)
• Destruction of hazardous chemicals in the laboratory
• Maintenance and troubleshoot of key laboratory equipment

CDGA attendance certificate will be issued to all attendees completing minimum of 80% of the total course duration.