Weights & Measures – Average weight system | Virtual | 1.5 Hours

This virtual Weights & Measures training course provides participants with the practical skills, legal understanding, and applied knowledge required to ensure consumer products comply with UK weights and measures legislation, including the Weights and Measures Act 2006.

Delivered over one interactive tutor-led day, followed by a second day of independent delegate work, this course includes real-world case studies, expert guidance, and workplace assessment,  ensuring participants are fully prepared to support legal compliance, product accuracy, and trading standards expectations.

This course is designed for professionals responsible for product conformity, labelling accuracy, and measurement control within consumer product supply chains.

🧠 What You’ll Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Understand the purpose, scope, and legal requirements of the Weights and Measures Act 2006 and associated regulations
• Identify key obligations for manufacturers, packers, importers, and retailers
• Apply metrology principles, measurement tolerances, and equipment control requirements
• Verify product quantity declarations and assess compliance using recognised sampling and testing methods
• Interpret and apply average weight legislation and e‑marking rules
• Recognise common non‑conformities and implement corrective actions
• Conduct workplace checks to ensure compliant labelling, packaging, and measurement systems
• Prepare accurate compliance records and evidence for internal and external review (including Trading Standards)

📦 Course Breakdown

Day 1 – Tutor-Led Virtual Training

• Welcome, Communication & Housekeeping
• Overview of the Weights & Measures Act 2006
• Key Legal Responsibilities for Manufacturers, Packers & Importers
• Understanding Measurement Principles & Equipment Accuracy
• Average Weight System & e‑Mark Requirements
• Practical Demonstration: Basic Compliance Checks
• Identifying Common Non‑Conformities
• Q&A and Next Steps for Workplace Application

🧑‍💻 Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for:

• Quality Assurance and Compliance Managers
• Technical teams responsible for product conformity
• Internal auditors supporting legal compliance
• Production and packing supervisors
• Importers, distributors, and brand owners
• Anyone responsible for product labelling, measurement, or regulatory accuracy

🛠️ Assessment & Certification

• Assessment Format:
  • Ongoing course participation and tutor assessment
  • Exam at the end
• Pass Mark: 75%
• Certificate: Certificate of Successful Completion — Weights & Measures (Consumer Products)

❗ Important Note

Training is delivered using accurate, up‑to‑date legislative content and recognised industry best practice. It is suitable for organisations seeking to strengthen legal compliance, reduce risk, and demonstrate due diligence to Trading Standards and regulatory bodies.

📣 Take Action

Strengthen your organisation’s compliance with the Weights and Measures Act 2006 and ensure your consumer products meet legal and customer expectations.
Secure your spot today.