ISO/IEC 17025 ACCREDITATION FOR CALIBRATION AND TESTING LAB

ISO INTRODUCTION

The standards published by ISO undergo changes periodically, to reflect the best-suited  practices over the changing times. ISO series of standards For a business unit to successfully set up and   ISO/IEC 17025 ACCREDITATION FOR CALIBRATION AND TESTING LAB… Or get maximum benefits from an established management system, auditors within the organization have to be trained to assess the system against ISO/IEC 17025 ACCREDITATION FOR CALIBRATION AND TESTING LAB. They must also be able to assess their suppliers required management system to support own Quality Initiative.

To increase professionalism, quality auditors also seek formal registration with the IAF-AB (UK) one of the prerequisites for such registration requires the quality auditors and practitioners to successfully complete an IAF-AB (UK) approved auditor training.

 

OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSE:

The objective of the course is to illustrate the importance of the 5 Days Lead Auditor Training Programe role, skills and competency in bearing the ultimate responsibility for the effective performance of the audit team. A practical and intensive course for training quality professionals to External, Internal and manage third and second party audits of an ISO/IEC 17025 ACCREDITATION FOR CALIBRATION AND TESTING LAB. Course describes how to plan and perform an audit, report findings, conduct opening and closing meetings and establish follow-up action. You will understand by the end of the course how regular auditing by an audit team directed by a competent internal auditor is the foundation of an effective ISO/IEC 17025 ACCREDITATION FOR CALIBRATION AND TESTING LAB. On completion of the course you will have the necessary skills and the experience to Internal Audit and manage your own audits. The learning process will include a Series of tutorials, exercises, culminating in both practical and written examination. Delegates will be supplied with a bound set of comprehensive course notes.

 

COURSE CONTENTS:

• Introduction to ISO/IEC 17025 ACCREDITATION FOR CALIBRATION AND TESTING LAB.  Vocabulary & understanding definitions
•  Introduction to ISO/IEC 17025 ACCREDITATION FOR CALIBRATION AND TESTING LAB.
•  Need for Internal Quality Audits
•    Auditing Techniques
•  Conducting Internal Quality Audits
•     Course Examination with minimum 70% passing marks.

Day 1: Introduction to ISO/IEC 17025 and Auditing Fundamentals

• Session 1: Overview of ISO/IEC 17025
  • Purpose and scope of ISO/IEC 17025
  • Importance of accreditation for calibration and testing laboratories
  • Key definitions and terminology relevant to the standard
• Session 2: Structure of ISO/IEC 17025
  • Key elements and clauses of the standard
  • Differences between ISO/IEC 17025 and other standards (e.g., ISO 9001)
  • Scope of accreditation: calibration vs. testing
• Session 3: Principles of Auditing
  • Understanding the principles of auditing: integrity, objectivity, confidentiality, and competence
  • Overview of the audit process: planning, conducting, reporting, and follow-up
  • Roles and responsibilities of the lead auditor in the context of ISO/IEC 17025
• Workshop:
  • Group discussion on the significance of ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation for labs and its impact on quality assurance in testing and calibration.

Day 2: Management System Requirements

• Session 1: Management Requirements
  • Understanding the management system structure as per ISO/IEC 17025
  • Importance of quality management in calibration and testing laboratories
  • Document control and record-keeping requirements
• Session 2: Resource Management
  • Personnel competence and training requirements
  • Equipment calibration and maintenance protocols
  • Facilities and environmental conditions for testing and calibration
• Session 3: Risk Management
  • Importance of risk assessment in laboratory operations
  • Tools and techniques for identifying and mitigating risks
  • Integrating risk management into the laboratory management system
• Workshop:
  • Case studies on effective resource management and risk mitigation in laboratories.

Day 3: Technical Requirements and Audit Planning

• Session 1: Technical Requirements
  • Understanding the technical requirements of ISO/IEC 17025
  • Methods and procedures for calibration and testing
  • Measurement uncertainty and its significance in laboratory operations
• Session 2: Audit Planning
  • Developing an effective audit plan for calibration and testing laboratories
  • Defining audit scope, objectives, and criteria specific to ISO/IEC 17025
  • Gathering and reviewing relevant documentation prior to the audit
• Session 3: Conducting the Audit
  • Steps for conducting the audit: opening meeting, document review, evidence collection, interviews, and closing meeting
  • Techniques for effective interviewing and evidence gathering in laboratory settings
• Workshop:
  • Role-playing exercises to practice audit planning and conducting techniques in a laboratory context.

Day 4: Identifying Non-Conformities and Reporting

• Session 1: Identifying Non-Conformities
  • Types of non-conformities and their implications in laboratories
  • Procedures for documenting and reporting findings
  • Corrective action processes and preventive measures
• Session 2: Audit Reporting
  • Key components of an effective audit report specific to calibration and testing labs
  • Techniques for communicating findings, conclusions, and recommendations clearly
  • Importance of clarity and actionability in audit reporting
• Session 3: Follow-Up Procedures
  • Monitoring corrective actions and assessing their effectiveness
  • Follow-up audits and their role in maintaining accreditation
  • Importance of feedback loops for continuous improvement in laboratory operations
• Workshop:
  • Group activity to develop a mock audit report based on hypothetical findings from a calibration/testing lab audit.

Day 5: Practical Application and Certification

• Session 1: Best Practices and Challenges
  • Review of best practices for maintaining ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation in calibration and testing laboratories
  • Discussion on common challenges faced by laboratories in achieving and maintaining compliance
• Session 2: Mock Audits
  • Conducting mock audits in small groups to simulate real-world scenarios for calibration and testing laboratories
  • Peer feedback and discussion on findings and suggestions for improvement
• Session 3: Examination and Certification
  • Written examination to assess understanding of course content
  • Feedback session to discuss exam results and clarify doubts
  • Issuance of certificates for successful participants

Additional Notes:

• Materials Provided:
  • Course handbook and reference materials
  • Copies of relevant ISO/IEC standards
  • Access to online resources, templates, and discussion forums
• Assessment:
  • Continuous assessment through participation in workshops and group activities
  • Final examination to evaluate understanding of course content

Target Audience:

• Individuals involved in auditing, quality management, and accreditation processes, including managers and personnel from calibration and testing laboratories

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1. WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

1)   All employees whose work responsibility directly affects ISO/IEC 17025 ACCREDITATION FOR CALIBRATION AND TESTING LAB.

2)   Those individuals willing to take up external auditing as a future profession by becoming an independent auditor.

3)   Those who intend to enroll themselves to IAF-AB (UK) Registration Schemes of ISO/IEC 17025 ACCREDITATION FOR CALIBRATION AND TESTING LAB.

4)   Management Representatives responsible for effective implementation and execution of ISO/IEC 17025 ACCREDITATION FOR CALIBRATION AND TESTING LAB.

 

     FACILITIES:

All facility for delegates covering lecture hall, tea and lunch will be arranged by Client or if you are attending the course at UKJAS Offices. UKJAS institute will arrange the above facility.

1. COURSE DETAILS:

Detail program of every days training course will be sent / given on the first day to the delegates on registration.

1. DURATION:

five days Lead Auditor Training program for ISO/IEC 17025 ACCREDITATION FOR CALIBRATION AND TESTING LAB. [Timings: 10.00 am to 6.00 pm]

FEES:

1. 5 Days Lead Auditor Training program of ISO/IEC 17025 ACCREDITATION FOR CALIBRATION AND TESTING LAB. and any other program is Rs 25000+18%GST Payment should be made by Cheque / DD in favor of “UKJAS Accreditation Pvt. Ltd, Mumbai