LABORATORY SYSTEMS: ISO/IEC 17025:2017

(In-house Training Course)

Presented by Elzabé Truter

PURPOSE

The purpose of this course is to provide training and coaching in the Quality Management System needed to obtain accreditation according to ISO 17025:2017. Major changes from ISO/IEC 17025:2005 will be highlighted during the training. Practical examples will also be given to ensure understanding on how to implementation the requirements of the standard in the laboratory.

COURSE DURATION

The training will run over two days.

COURSE MATERIAL

Hand-outs and course material will be supplied to all participants.

CERTIFICATE OF ATTENDANCE

Certificate of attendance will be issued to participants.

COST

Cost will depend on the location of the laboratory as well as the number of participants (Quotations available on request).

PROGRAMME

DAY 1

1. Introductions

2. Accreditation Act 19 of 2006

3. Accreditation Requirements and Process

4. Training and discussions on Clauses as per ISO 17025:2017

• Scope, Normative References, Terms and Definitions


• Clause 4 – General Requirements


• Clause 5 – Structural Requirements


• Clause 6 – Resource Requirements

DAY 2

1. Training and discussions on clauses as per ISO/IEC 17025:2017

• Clause 7 – Process Requirements


• Clause 8 – Management System Requirements


• Option A


• Option B

2. Questions and discussions