CQI & IRCA Certified ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Lead Auditor Course
Quality Management System (QMS) for Laboratories
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Course Duration
05 Days / 40 Hours
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This CQI & IRCA Certified ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Lead Auditor course equips professionals with the knowledge and skills to audit laboratory management systems in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements. It is ideal for those seeking to lead audits of testing and calibration laboratories for quality and technical competence. The course covers both the theoretical background and practical audit techniques in line with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17025.
Whether you’re an internal auditor looking to advance or a consultant aiming to support labs in achieving accreditation, this course will develop your audit capability and understanding of laboratory quality systems.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Interpret and Apply ISO/IEC 17025: Understand and effectively interpret the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 in the context of a laboratory’s operations and management.
- Conduct Effective Audits: Plan, execute, report, and follow up on laboratory audits in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO/IEC 17021-1 standards.
- Lead an Audit Team: Take on the role of a Lead Auditor, managing the audit process from start to finish, including the preparation, direction, and conclusion of the audit.
- Evaluate Laboratory Competence: Assess the technical competence of laboratories to perform specific testing and calibration tasks, ensuring compliance with international standards.
- Facilitate Continuous Improvement: Identify non-conformities and areas for improvement, and provide recommendations that help laboratories enhance their quality management systems.
- Course Format: Live Virtual Instructor-Led Training (VILT) or In-Person
- Duration: 5 Days (40 hours total)
- Language: English (contact us for other available languages)
- Standard Covered: ISO/IEC 17025:2017
- Accreditation: CQI & IRCA Certified
- Prerequisites: Prior knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 is recommended; pre-course reading and a test will be provided.
- Overview of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements
- Understanding technical and management system clauses
- Risk-based thinking in laboratory environments
- Roles of accreditation bodies and conformity assessment
- ISO 19011:2018 audit principles and techniques
- Planning and conducting effective audits
- Writing audit findings and nonconformity statements
- Audit follow-up and corrective actions
- Auditor competence and professional behavior
- Practical workshops, role plays, and group activities
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will have developed:
- Analytical Skills: Ability to analyze laboratory processes and identify areas for improvement.
- Auditing Competence: Proficiency in conducting audits that assess compliance with ISO/IEC 17025.
- Leadership Skills: Capacity to lead an audit team effectively, managing diverse stakeholders and complex audit scenarios.
- Communication Skills: Strong communication abilities to articulate audit findings, both verbally and in written reports.
- Problem-Solving Skills: Enhanced ability to identify root causes of non-conformities and suggest practical solutions.
Participants who successfully complete the course and pass the final examination will receive the CQI and IRCA Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Auditor certificate. This globally recognized certification demonstrates that the holder has met the competency requirements to conduct ISO/IEC 17025 audits and lead audit teams. It is a valuable credential for professionals seeking to advance their careers in quality management and laboratory operations.
This course is fully recognised by CQI & IRCA (Course ID 2587).
Assessment is an integral part of the learning process in this course. Participants will be evaluated through:
- Continuous Assessment: Ongoing assessments during the course, including group activities, case studies, and role-playing exercises designed to simulate real audit scenarios.
- Final Written Examination: A comprehensive exam at the end of the course that tests the participant’s understanding of the ISO/IEC 17025 standard, audit processes, and their ability to apply this knowledge in practical situations. There is a 2-hour written examination at the end of the course. The exam is closed book, in that a delegate is entitled to use only their copy of the International Standard (s) in question or dictionary if delivery language is not their native language. The minimum pass rate for the examination is 70%.
This course is ideal for:
- Aspiring Lead Auditors: Individuals seeking to become certified lead auditors for ISO/IEC 17025.
- Laboratory Managers and Supervisors: Professionals responsible for overseeing laboratory operations and ensuring compliance with quality standards.
- Quality Managers: Those who manage the quality management systems within testing and calibration laboratories.
- Consultants and Advisors: Experts who advise laboratories on implementing and maintaining ISO/IEC 17025 compliance.
- Technical Experts: Personnel involved in laboratory testing and calibration who want to understand the audit process and enhance their operational practices.
- Internal Auditors: Individuals tasked with conducting internal audits within their organizations to ensure ongoing compliance with ISO/IEC 17025.
Course Pre-Requisite
Learners are required to be familiar with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements or have completed a recognised QMS Fundamentals course based on ISO/ 17025:2017 prior to registering for this course.
What's Included
Comprehensive delegate folder and certificates. Public courses include, lunch, refreshments and our Residential option includes accommodation on the intervening nights of a course, plus dinner and breakfast.
Train Your Team In-House
Looking for training for 4 or more people? Choose our in-house training and our tutors will come to you so you save on travel and accommodation-related expenses.
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Original price was: 1,263.00 USD.982.00 USDCurrent price is: 982.00 USD.
