Ex 101 - UNDERSTANDING ISO/IEC 17025:2005 (formerly ISO/IEC Guide 25)
Overview
ISO/IEC 17025:2005 'General requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories' is the internationally recognised standard for the independent accreditation of laboratories. It specifies criteria for the development and assessment of management systems and laboratory technical controls that provide confidence in the results obtained. The standard can be applied to a wide range of laboratory activities including analytical, clinical, forensic, destructive/non-destructive testing and instrument/equipment calibration.
The purpose of this ONE-DAY course is to provide attendees with an understanding of the laboratory accreditation process in the context of other standards (eg. ISO/TS 16949 and ISO 9001 Quality Management System Standards). The course will provided detailed guidance on the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025, the structuring of Quality System Documentation, implementation steps and Laboratory Accreditation requirements.
Key Session Topics
- Introduction and history of ISO/IEC 17025
- Inter-relationship with QS-9000, ISO/TS16949 and ISO 9001 Quality Management
Standards
- Accreditation vs. Registration
- The requirements of ISO/IEC 17025
- Structure of Quality System Documentation
- ISO/IEC 17025 Implementation steps
- Accreditation Body requirements
Benefits
- Enable individuals to contribute to the implementation of a laboratory
management system in compliance with ISO/IEC 17025
- Create an indepth understanding of the requirements to audit and assess laboratory management systems against the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025.
Who Should Attend
- Laboratory Quality/Technical Managers
- Laboratory Technicians/Supervisors
- Assessors of Laboratory Management Systems
- Personnel responsible for procurement and evaluation of Laboratory
Services
- Users of calibration and test services
Course Techniques
Using a combination of tutorials, interactive workshops and case studies you will gain a thorough understanding of ISO/IEC 17025 and an implementation strategy. Reference information is available to keep.
Follow-Up
Consultancy assistance with quality system implementation programmes
can be provided.
