The ISO/IEC 17025:2005 Standard, 'General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories', contains detailed requirements for both the management of laboratory operations and technical aspects such as method validation, measurements traceability and measurement uncertainty. Most of the accreditation bodies such as UKAS in the UK are using as a basis for their accreditation. This course will help delegates to establish and implement an internal audit program that meets the requirements for accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025 and ensure the facility is effectively managing its risks and aid the improvement of practices, documents and staff.

Introduction to ISO/IEC 17025 Laboratory Management Systems.

Process-based of Laboratory Management System.

Audit definition and principles.

Planning and preparing for the internal audit.

On-site audit activities.

Audit reporting and follow-up.

Auditor competence and certification.

Individuals wishing to perform internal laboratory audits or Laboratory Managers and Supervisors or Companies seeking ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation etc.

Delegates who successfully completed the course will be issued a certificate of successful completion by BEI