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
Course Content
Explore the comprehensive ICTQual ISO/IEC 17025:2017(en) Testing and Calibration Laboratories Lead Auditor course content designed to help you master the material through structured modules and lessons.
Principles of Quality Management Systems in Laboratories
Requirements for Competence of Personnel
Equipment and Measurement Traceability
Testing and Calibration Procedures
Quality Assurance Practices
Audit Planning and Preparation
Conducting Audit Activities
Course 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
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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