Ex 101 - UNDERSTANDING ISO/IEC 17025:2005 (formerly ISO/IEC Guide 25)
Overview
Quality systems standards such as ISO 9001 require the use of calibration and test facilities that demonstrate their ability to meet quality requirements. In addition, QS-9000 and ISO/TS16949 specify the use of ISO/IEC 17025 accredited facilities.
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. QS-9000, 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.
