ICTQual ISO/IEC 17025:2017(en) Testing and Calibration Laboratories Lead Auditor

This course develops lead auditor competence for ISO/IEC 17025:2017 testing and calibration laboratories, covering laboratory quality systems, technical requirements, audit planning, audit conduct, reporting, and compliance follow-up.

Course Features

This ICTQual AB course is structured for learners who need practical lead auditor knowledge for testing and calibration laboratories operating under ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements.

ICTQual AB certification-focused laboratory lead auditor training
Based on ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements for testing and calibration laboratories
Covers 8 mandatory study units
Designed as a 5-day training programme
Includes mandatory assessment through Approved Training Centres
Assessment requires a minimum passing score of 75%

About This Course

The ICTQual ISO/IEC 17025:2017(en) Testing and Calibration Laboratories Lead Auditor course prepares learners to evaluate laboratory management systems, technical competence, impartiality, consistency, and compliance against ISO/IEC 17025:2017.

Develops laboratory lead auditor knowledge and practical audit skills
Supports understanding of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 structure, scope, and requirements
Builds competence in audit planning, evidence collection, and reporting
Strengthens understanding of laboratory quality assurance and technical operations
Helps learners identify nonconformities and recommend corrective actions
Supports career development in laboratory quality, compliance, and conformity assessment

What You'll Learn

Learners will develop the knowledge and skills required to understand ISO/IEC 17025:2017, evaluate laboratory compliance, and conduct effective lead audit activities in testing and calibration laboratories.

Understand the structure, scope, objectives, and key clauses of ISO/IEC 17025:2017
Apply quality management system principles within testing and calibration laboratories
Assess personnel competence, training, qualification, impartiality, and integrity requirements
Evaluate equipment control, calibration, maintenance, measurement traceability, and documentation
Review testing, calibration, sampling, validation, quality assurance, and reporting practices
Plan, conduct, document, report, and follow up laboratory audit activities effectively

Who Should Attend

This course is intended for professionals involved in laboratory operations, quality assurance, compliance, auditing, accreditation, and technical management within testing and calibration laboratory environments.

Testing and calibration laboratory professionals
Quality assurance and compliance professionals
Aspiring laboratory lead auditors
Laboratory supervisors and managers
Consultants supporting laboratory accreditation and compliance
Professionals seeking career growth in conformity assessment and laboratory auditing

Entry Requirements

Learners should have a relevant scientific, technical, laboratory, quality, or compliance background, with sufficient English language ability and basic awareness of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 or laboratory accreditation requirements.

Learners must be at least 18 years old and should have relevant education or experience in laboratory science, engineering, quality management, auditing, or a related technical field
Learners should have English proficiency, basic computer and analytical skills, and a sound awareness of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 laboratory accreditation principles

Curriculum

Structure, scope, and objectives of ISO/IEC 17025:2017
Importance of laboratory accreditation in global quality assurance
Changes introduced in the 2017 version compared with earlier editions
Key clauses and requirements of the standard
How ISO/IEC 17025:2017 supports laboratory credibility and trust
Link between laboratory standards, customer confidence, and international recognition

Quality management principles specific to laboratory environments
Relationship between quality management and laboratory performance
Policies and procedures for consistency and reliability in results
Continual improvement and its impact on laboratory effectiveness
Risks and opportunities affecting laboratory quality systems
Integration of QMS principles into routine laboratory activities

Knowledge, skills, and behaviour required for competent laboratory personnel
Competency frameworks for technical staff
Link between personnel competence and laboratory reliability and accuracy
Systems for monitoring and evaluating staff competence
Training and ongoing professional development requirements
Impartiality and integrity of laboratory personnel

Calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment
Measurement traceability and its role in reliable results
Equipment verification and validation procedures
International standards for calibration and measurement traceability
Records and documentation related to equipment use
Preventive maintenance practices to reduce errors and downtime

Requirements for valid and reliable testing and calibration methods
Evaluation of laboratory procedures against ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements
Validation processes for testing and calibration methods
Sampling techniques and environmental controls
Documentation and reporting practices for laboratory procedures
Technical judgment for resolving testing and calibration challenges

Internal quality control in laboratory work
Quality assurance procedures for accurate testing outcomes
Inter-laboratory comparisons and proficiency testing
Corrective and preventive actions for identified issues
Risk-based approaches in laboratory quality assurance
Performance monitoring and improvement through regular reviews and audits

Principles of planning an audit in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017
Audit objectives, scope, and criteria for laboratory audits
Audit checklists and relevant documentation
Key risks and focus areas during audit planning
Effective audit scheduling with minimal disruption to laboratory operations
Communication of audit plans with laboratory management and staff

Audit techniques including interviews, observation, and document review
Assessment of laboratory compliance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements
Identification of nonconformities and collection of supporting evidence
Professional behaviour, impartiality, and integrity during audits
Clear and constructive reporting of findings to laboratory management
Corrective action recommendations and follow-up processes to ensure compliance

Assessments

ICTQual AB states that this course includes mandatory assessment conducted through Approved Training Centres, using quizzes of 100 multiple-choice questions to evaluate understanding and practical application.

Mandatory assessment through an Approved Training Centre
Quiz-based assessment consisting of 100 multiple-choice questions
Evaluation of course knowledge, comprehension, and practical application of concepts
Minimum required passing score of 75%

Progression

Successful learners can progress into advanced auditing, laboratory quality assurance, compliance, accreditation support, consultancy, and senior conformity assessment roles within testing and calibration environments.

Laboratory lead auditor or internal auditor roles
Laboratory quality manager, compliance manager, or technical management roles
Consultancy roles supporting ISO/IEC 17025:2017 implementation and accreditation readiness
Further ISO, quality management, laboratory management, and conformity assessment qualifications

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