ISO 17025 for Practitioners

Objective

Understand ISO 17025:2017 for testing and calibration laboratories and develop the knowledge and skills to implement and maintain a quality management system. Learn practical approaches to accurate and reliable testing and calibration results, laboratory performance and compliance with the standard.

Content

• ISO 17025:2017 scope and its role in laboratory accreditation and customer confidence
• Key clauses, management requirements and technical requirements
• Quality management system essentials and document control
• Personnel competence
• Measurement traceability, equipment calibration and proficiency testing
• Method validation and measurement uncertainty
• Reporting of results
• Practical exercises, case studies and laboratory process improvement

Assessment

Participants will complete:

• A written multiple-choice exam

Successful candidates will receive a Certificate of Competence.

Prerequisites

A basic understanding of laboratory practices and quality management concepts is expected. Prior experience in a testing or calibration laboratory is beneficial but not mandatory.

Target Audience

• Laboratory practitioners and technicians
• Quality personnel
• Individuals implementing or maintaining a quality management system in line with ISO 17025:2017

Training Methodology

The course uses a combination of:

• Practical exercises
• Case studies
• Group discussions using real-world scenarios