Our Approach: 

 Interactive learning

 Practical exercises

 Case studies

 Sample documentation

 ENJOYABLE!

Date:

(TBD)

Venue & Fees:

5-Star Hotel

KD ----- Per Participant

Who Should Attend?

This course is most useful for the lab Managers, Lab Coordinators, Lab Scientists, Lab Engineers, and whoever has supervisory responsibilities for a lab or test.

ISO 17025: Requirements and Implementation

This course provides participants with a detailed look at ISO 17025 and the interpretation of its requirements. The course is designed for management as well as technical personnel whose responsibilities require detailed knowledge of the ISO 17025 standard such that they can apply its elements in their daily work practices. A practical approach is taken where there is ample opportunity to practice the knowledge gained through hands-on exercises, case studies, and sample documentation.

Course Highlights:

ISO 17025 FUNDAMENTALS

• Purpose of quality systems

• Role of top management & Lab personnel

 MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS

• Quality policy

• Contract review and purchasing

• Corrective & preventive action

• Documenting customer feedback

 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Test and calibration methods

• Equipment and environmental conditions

• Calibration and traceability

• The test and calibration report

 DOCUMENTATION

• Writing the quality manual

• Documenting the procedures

• Effective documentation control

INTERNAL AUDITING

• Establishing an audit program

• Steps in internal auditing

• Conducting the audit

 ACCREDITATION PROCESS

• The accreditation cycle

• Defining the scope of accreditation

• Benefits of accreditation

• Role of accreditation bodies