The basic requirements for a management system for testing and calibration laboratories are based on the international standard ISO/IEC 17025. These are used for the assessment and accreditation of laboratories worldwide by Accreditation Bodies in order to enhance the confidence of the market for the testing and calibration results these laboratories issue.

The ISO/IEC 17025 was revised in 2017 in order to reflect the latest changes in market conditions and technology as well as encompass the activities and new ways of working of laboratories today. It covers technical changes, vocabulary and developments in IT techniques and takes into consideration the latest version of ISO 9001 on quality management. Laboratories already accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2005 will need to transition their processes to the new version within a three-year period from the publication date of the new standard.

This training course will give you advanced knowledge on the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements, on auditing and assessment techniques, on the new concept of risk management, on the good laboratory practices and on validation/calculation of measurement of uncertainty methods.

Target Audience

This training course is aimed at Accreditation Assessors, laboratory management and personnel of accredited and non-accredited laboratories, and laboratories with ISO 9001 certification, that are considering or that would like to know more about accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025:2017. Specifically:

• All Directors / Laboratory Managers, Scientists, Engineers, Auditors Assessors and Consultants
• All Personnel of accredited laboratories or under application for accreditation of laboratories that plan to be accredited against ISO/IEC 17025
• All Personnel responsible for technical or quality management of tests or calibrations performed

Training Course Contents

• Introduction to Laboratory Accreditation and Overview of ISO/IEC 17025:2017
• Management and leadership skills for the lead implementer to organize all the quality activities of the laboratory
• Interpretation, explanation and techniques for implementation of Quality Management System according to the Requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017
• Documentation and validation of laboratory's testing methods and measurements
• Calculation of measurement of uncertainty
• Risk Management Methods
• Proficiency Testing / Interlaboratory Programs
• Quality Control Charts (QC charts)
• Conducting Internal Audits
• Requirements of Accreditation Bodies and assessment techniques

Training Methodology

The training methodology includes lectures, practice and teamwork. In this context, the participants are asked to carry out group and individual exercises, Role playing exercises, which aim to develop their skills (time management, teamwork, cooperation) and evaluation tests. In the end, a satisfaction questionnaire is distributed to participants in order to evaluate the results of their training and the achievement of its objectives.