7 November 2012 Cebu Philippines APLMF 19 Training Report 附件二 7 November 2012 Cebu Philippines

Courses since APLMF 18 APLMF-APMP Joint Symposium on “Metrology for Economic and Social Sustainability”13-15 December, 2011 (110/23) Traceability in Rice Moisture Measurement (Self-funded) 28 May-1 June, (38/3)

Courses since APLMF 18 Verification of NAWI, June, 2012, PNG NIM (14/3) Improving the Custody Transfer of Liquid Fuel in the Asia-Pacific Region 6-8 March, 2012,Singapore (46/11) Verification of bulk fuel using volumetric methods 28-31 August, 2012, Chon Buri, Thailand (49/10)

APLMF Uniform Test Procedures Review Australia’s NAWI test procedures. Measurement Canada identified differences between their procedures and those used by Australia. There were some issues with terminology but otherwise the testing carried out at verification were both compliant with OIML 76.

Priorities for 2013-14 Secretariat needs direction regarding topic, host and trainers Survey requesting economies to identify their top 2 current priorities for training. Economies wishing to host training on a particular topic please make this known at the forum meeting.

New enrolment form Form designed to allow the Secretariat and the trainers to make a judgment about the suitability of each nomination. Expectation the Secretariat will follow up people who have attended training and find out how they have implemented the knowledge gained through attendance at the course.

Industry attending APLMF training Industry representatives attended several training courses at no cost. Industry representatives could be asked to pay a fee to help cover expenses incurred by the host. Forum should consider if it’s advisable to have industry representatives at training or not and set a policy.

Evaluation of training courses Evaluation is sporadic Participants need to complete evaluations prior to receiving funding allowance Evaluations should be collated so we can see evaluate what was achieved Participants to be followed up after 6 months requesting a report against their stated implementation plan

Future training events Chinese Taipai - July 2013. Workshop on Regulatory Approach to infrared ear thermometer

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