ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Internal Auditor Training
Course Outline
Day 1:
Introduction to ISO/IEC 17025:2017
- Overview of the standard and its importance in testing and calibration laboratories.
- Evolution and background of ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
Key Concepts and Terminologies
- Definition of terms used in ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
- Understanding key concepts such as impartiality, competence, and consistency.
Structure and Clauses of ISO/IEC 17025:2017
- Overview of the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard structure.
- Detailed explanation of each clause.
- Clause 4: General requirements.
- Clause 5: Structural requirements.
- Clause 6: Resource requirements.
- Clause 7: Process requirements.
- Clause 8: Management system requirements.
Requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017
- Detailed understanding for interpretation of each clause.
Day 2:
Principles of Internal Auditing
- Definition, objectives, and ethical considerations.
Audit Planning and Preparation
- Developing a plan, determining criteria and scope, selecting methods.
Conducting the Audit
- Interviewing techniques, evidence gathering, identifying non-conformities.
Reporting Audit Findings
- Documenting findings, classifying non-conformities, preparing reports.
Corrective Action
- Understanding, root cause analysis, implementing and verifying actions.
Audit Follow-up and Closure
- Verifying effectiveness, closing out findings, conducting post-audit activities.
Practical Exercises
- Mock audits, role-playing, case studies, group discussions.
Examination
- Duration : 2 Hours
- Section 1 : MCQ 25 Questions 2 Marks Each
- Section 2 : Short Answer 10 Questions 3 Marks Each
- Section 3 : Long Answer 4 Questions 5 Marks Each
Who should participate?
Laboratory Managers and Supervisors, Quality Managers and Quality Assurance Personnel, Laboratory Technicians and Analysts, Internal Auditors, Consultants working with Testing and Calibration Laboratories, Anyone involved in auditing or managing laboratory quality system
Conclusion
Through this ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Internal Auditor Training, participants will develop the skills and confidence needed to conduct effective internal audits, identify opportunities for improvement, and contribute to the ongoing success of their organization's testing and calibration laboratory. Thank you for your commitment to quality assurance and reliable testing/calibration services.