ISO/IEC 17025:2005 – Internal Auditor Course

ISO/IEC 17025:2005 – Internal Auditor Course

Course Objectives

By attending this 3-day practical, hands-on workshop, participants will receive concentrated and comprehensive internal auditor training against the ISO/IEC 17025 requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories.

Using simulated audits, tutorials, and case studies, attendees will gain a thorough understanding of the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2005. They also develop practical audit skills, improve their evaluation and communication skills, gain effective reporting skills–and learn how to implement corrective action programs.

Knowledge of the ISO/IEC 17025 standard is recommended prior to attending this course.

Who Should Attend?

  • Individuals wishing to perform internal audits to ISO/IEC 17025:2005
  • Laboratory managers and supervisors
  • Companies seeking ISO/IEC 17025:2005 accreditation
  • Companies that recognize the value of operating a laboratory management system
    Certification body/accreditation body auditors
  • Existing quality management system internal auditors who are looking to expand their skills in the area of laboratory practices
  • Supplier auditors wishing to evaluate laboratory service suppliers, including calibration suppliers

Key Session Topics

  • Overview of ISO/IEC 17025:2005 requirements
  • Coordinating a quality management system audit against ISO/IEC 17025:2005
  • Managing an audit program
  • Effective auditing techniques
  • Evaluating the significance of audit findings
  • Methods for improving communication skills during the audit presentation
  • How to report the findings and conclusions

Certificate

Delegates will be awarded a certificate of attendance upon successful completion of the course.

Course Duration

3 Days