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Learn about the requirements of ISO 17025, together with implementation skills such as conducting a gap analysis, creating high-level process maps, performing risk analysis and implementation planning, on this ISO 17025 Implementation training course.

This 2-day course includes interactive workshops and modules covering topics such as ‘quality and laboratory accreditation’, ‘ISO 17025 requirements’ and ‘corrective actions’.

On completion of this course delegates will be ready to plan and carry out an implementation of ISO 17025 within a laboratory setting, in order to achieve or maintain ISO 17025 accreditation.

This 2-day training course is suitable for anyone wishing to implement a quality management system (QMS) based on ISO 17025.

The course will also benefit those in charge of the maintenance of an ISO 17025 QMS wanting to develop their understanding of what is required.

Topics covered by this course include:

  • overview and requirements of ISO 17025
  • exploring the connections and similarities between ISO 17025 and other standards such as ISO 9001
  • the difference between certification and accreditation, including analysis of the benefits and considerations of these options
  • how to achieve accreditation to ISO 17025
  • the role of the National Accreditation Body and its assessment process (ISO 17011)
  • performing a gap analysis as a base-line review
  • high-level process map (outline laboratory processes and their interrelationships)
  • understanding risks and opportunities and what they mean to the organisation
  • developing an implementation plan
  • effective maintenance of an accredited ISO 17025 management system
  • change management within an accredited ISO 17025 management system

Featuring practical workshops and expert teaching, the agenda for this course will typically look like:

  • Day 1
    • WELCOME AND INTRODUCTION
    • Quality and Laboratory Accreditation
    • Workshop: What Makes a Good Laboratory?
    • ISO 17025 – Part 1 General and Structural Requirements
    • Workshop: Impartiality
    • ISO 17025 – Part 2 Resource Requirements
    • ISO 17025 – Part 3 Process Requirements
    • LUNCH
    • Workshop: Elements of the Standard – Part 1
    • ISO 17025 – Part 4 Process Requirements – Measurement Uncertainty
    • Workshop: Measurement Uncertainty
    • ISO 17025 – Part 5 Process Requirements – Reporting
    • Workshop: Reports
    • ISO 17025 – Part 6 Management System Requirements
    • Workshop: Elements of the Standard – Part 2
    • CLOSE
  • Day 2
    • What are you Implementing?
    • Workshop: Why are you Implementing ISO 17025?
    • How are you going to Implement an ISO 17025 QMS?
    • What Already Exists Within Your Organisation?
    • Workshop: Process Mapping
    • What are the Requirements of the ISO17025:2017 Standard?
    • Workshop: Identifying ISO 17025 Requirements
    • LUNCH
    • Gap Analysis
    • Workshop: Creating a Gap Analysis
    • Implementation Plan
    • Workshop: Creating an Implementation Plan
    • Next Steps – Applying for Accreditation
    • CLOSE

Delegates who attend this ISO 17025 implementation training course will be able to understand:

  • the key clauses of ISO 17025
  • the laboratory accreditation process, including the benefits and possible considerations
  • how to develop a plan for implementing ISO 17025
  • what is required for the maintenance of an ISO 17025 quality management system

A certificate of completion will be awarded to delegates after the course, which evidences their new knowledge and aptitude for implementing ISO 17025.

Implementing ISO IEC 17025 Certificate