91AV

Course accreditation

This course has been approved by the 91AV for purposes of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).

What will you learn on this course?

The two-day Comprehensive GC-MS Hardware Training course introduces the fundamental theory of quadrupole GC-MS along with the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of the Agilent SQ MS.

This course includes an introduction to quadrupole mass spectrometry; the vacuum system; ionisation including EI and CI; the quadrupole mass filter; and the detector. The course will train the operator to perform the maintenance required to ensure the smooth running of the instrument including ion source cleaning, filament replacement, detector replacement and vacuum system maintenance.

The course also discusses the principles of troubleshooting by examining the effects of faults in the system on the chromatographic output. This course includes an introduction to troubleshooting and maintenance focusing on leaks, tunes & diagnostics, GC considerations, vacuum system, ion source, quadrupole mass filter and MS detector.

It combines a mixture of classroom based presentations with hands-on hardware lab exercises, to give you comprehensive training.

Learning Outcomes

You will learn the theory & principles of mass spectrometry focusing on the quadrupole GC-MS
You will become familiar with the Agilent single quadropole Mass Spectrometer instrumentation learning about the function & operation of individual components
You will gain experience of adjusting the important MS parameters
You will gain practical experience of performing maintenance of each MS component including vacuum system, ion source, quadrupole mass filter & detector
You will learn the strategies and gain practical experience of instrument troubleshooting

Who is this course for?

This course is primarily for analysts and technicians responsible for the operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of Agilent quadrupole mass spectrometers. Please note that while the hands on training will take place on an Agilent 5975 or 5973 MSD the course is suitable for all models of Agilent single quadropole MSD. 

Course Venue: ATSG at the Open University, Milton Keynes, UK
Number of days: 2
Price: £665 plus 20% VAT

Special offers (discounts cannot be combined):

Early Bird: Book at least 12 weeks in advance and receive a 10% discount for this 2-day course.
Student: Discount of 10% for this 2-day course (valid student ID card required) if booked at least 4 weeks in advance.
RSC Member: Discount of 10% for this 2-day course (membership number required) if booked at least 4 weeks in advance.
ChromSoc Member: Discount of 10% for this 2-day course (membership number required) if booked at least 4 weeks in advance.
Warwick alumni: Discount of 10% for this 2-day course (membership number required) if booked at least 4 weeks in advance.
Group Discount: 4 colleagues from the same company can attend for the price of 3, when attending the same course.
Combine with the 2-day Comprehensive GC-MS Software Training (MSD Chemstation) course to attend the full 4-day Comprehensive GC-MS Training (Agilent SQ MS with MSD Chemstation) course for £1225 + VAT.
Combine with the 3-day Comprehensive GC-MS Software Training (MassHunter) course to attend the full 5-day Comprehensive GC-MS Training (Agilent SQ MS with MassHunter) course for £1495 + VAT.

The Open University, Milton Keynes, Walton Hall, Milton Keynes, MK7 6AA, United Kingdom