Certification Exams
The BSSM runs a certification scheme to promote good practice in strain measurement, and to confirm the competence of a strain gauge user by awarding a formal qualification. All courses can be taken independently and taking an exam is optional.
There are 3 levels:
Level 1 - The basic qualification for Technicians who install strain gauges (similar to NVQ2).
Level 2 - The qualification for strain gauge technicians with supervisory roles, who utilise strain gauges to make measurements (similar to NVQ3).
Level 3 (Diploma) - The qualification for senior strain measurement personnel who specify strain gauge installations and who are responsible for the analysis of measurement data (similar to NVQ4)
Full details of the specific level of Certification and links to the pages for registration are given below.
Our courses include Stress Analysis and Load Measurement, Strain Analysis, Certification Seminars and Exams.
In addition we offer tailor made courses to suit your specific needs and run these at your company premises
2023Prices
Level 1
Pre-exam seminar £360
Exam £580
Exam (2 installation types) £700
Renewal £360
Level 2
Pre-exam seminar £360
Exam £825
Renewal £360
Level 3
Pre-exam seminar £440
Exam £950
Renewal £360
Courses
Strain Analysis using Resistance Strain Gauges course £1650
Stress Analysis & Load Measurement course £1350
All prices ex VAT
Available to buy online, the BSSM's Code of Practice for the Installation of Electrical Strain Gauges, Strain Measurement Reference Book and Resistance Strain Gauge Load Cells