About
The basic requirements for a management system for testing and calibration laboratories are based on the international standard ISO/IEC 17025. These are used for the assessment and accreditation of laboratories worldwide by Accreditation Bodies in order to enhance the confidence of the market for the testing and calibration results these laboratories issue.
The ISO/IEC 17025 was revised in 2017 in order to reflect the latest changes in market conditions and technology as well as encompass the activities and new ways of working of laboratories today. It covers technical changes, vocabulary and developments in IT techniques and takes into consideration the latest version of ISO 9001 on quality management. Laboratories already accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2005 will need to transition their processes to the new version within a three-year period from the publication date of the new standard.
This training course will give you advanced knowledge on the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements, on auditing and assessment techniques, on the new concept of risk management, on the good laboratory practices and on validation/calculation of measurement of uncertainty methods.
Target Audience
This training course is aimed at Accreditation Assessors, laboratory management and personnel of accredited and non-accredited laboratories, and laboratories with ISO 9001 certification, that are considering or that would like to know more about accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025:2017. Specifically:
- All Directors / Laboratory Managers, Scientists, Engineers, Auditors Assessors and Consultants
- All Personnel of accredited laboratories or under application for accreditation of laboratories that plan to be accredited against ISO/IEC 17025
- All Personnel responsible for technical or quality management of tests or calibrations performed
Training Course Contents
- Introduction to Laboratory Accreditation and Overview of ISO/IEC 17025:2017
- Management and leadership skills for the lead implementer to organize all the quality activities of the laboratory
- Interpretation, explanation and techniques for implementation of Quality Management System according to the Requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017
- Documentation and validation of laboratory's testing methods and measurements
- Calculation of measurement of uncertainty
- Risk Management Methods
- Proficiency Testing / Interlaboratory Programs
- Quality Control Charts (QC charts)
- Conducting Internal Audits
- Requirements of Accreditation Bodies and assessment techniques
Training Methodology
The training methodology includes lectures, practice and teamwork. In this context, the participants are asked to carry out group and individual exercises, Role playing exercises, which aim to develop their skills (time management, teamwork, cooperation) and evaluation tests. In the end, a satisfaction questionnaire is distributed to participants in order to evaluate the results of their training and the achievement of its objectives.
Training Methodology
Pathways Training and consulting adopts the newest techniques of human resources Training and consulting and, with the following:
- Theoretical lectures are delivered via PowerPoint and visual displays (videos and short films)
- Making scientific evaluation to the trainee (before and after)
- Brainstorming and role-playing
- Using case studies related to the scientific material being delivered and the trainees' work.
- The participants get the scientific and practical material printed and on CDs and Flash memories.
- Preparing records and reports of the participants' attendance and results, with a general evaluation of the training program.
- A group of the best trainers and experts in all fields and specialties professionally prepares the scientific material.
- After finishing the course, the participants get certificates of attendance signed, certified, and issued by pathways Training and consulting.
- Our training programs start at 9:00 o'clock in the morning and end at 2:00 in the afternoon, with snack buffet during the lectures.
- Providing a lunch buffet during the training program period, with organizing a lunch party on the training program final day for taking some photos and certificate awarding.
