ISO/IEC 17025 ACCREDITATION FOR CALIBRATION AND TESTING LAB

Description

As is widely known, UKJAS Accreditation Pvt.  Ltd conducting various technical courses inviting interested personnel/technocrats for enhancing & fine-tuning of the skill.

 

UKJAS Accreditation Pvt. Ltd organizing 2 Days Training Programe Classroom & online Training course for ISO/IEC 17025 ACCREDITATION FOR CALIBRATION AND TESTING LAB.

 

1. ISO INTRODUCTION

 

The standards published by ISO undergo changes periodically, to reflect the best-suited        practices over the changing times. ISO series of standards

For a business unit to successfully set up and   ISO/IEC 17025 ACCREDITATION FOR CALIBRATION AND TESTING LAB… Or get maximum benefits from an established management system, auditors within the organization have to be trained to assess the system against ISO/IEC 17025 ACCREDITATION FOR CALIBRATION AND TESTING LAB. They must also be able to assess their suppliers required management system to support own Quality Initiative.

To increase professionalism, quality auditors also seek formal registration with the IAF-AB (UK) one of the prerequisites for such registration requires the quality auditors and practitioners to successfully complete an IAF-AB (UK) approved auditor training.

 

1. OBJECTIVE OF THE COURSE:

 

The objective of the course is to illustrate the importance of the 2 Days Training Programe role, skills and competency in bearing the ultimate responsibility for the effective performance of the audit team. A practical and intensive course for training quality professionals to External, Internal and manage third and second party audits of an ISO/IEC 17025 ACCREDITATION FOR CALIBRATION AND TESTING LAB. Course describes how to plan and perform an audit, report findings, conduct opening and closing meetings and establish follow-up action. You will understand by the end of the course how regular auditing by an audit team directed by a competent internal auditor is the foundation of an effective ISO/IEC 17025 ACCREDITATION FOR CALIBRATION AND TESTING LAB. On completion of the course you will have the necessary skills and the experience to Internal Audit and manage your own audits. The learning process will include a

 

Series of tutorials, exercises, culminating in both practical and written examination. Delegates will be supplied with a bound set of comprehensive course notes.

 

1. COURSE CONTENTS:

• Introduction to ISO/IEC 17025 ACCREDITATION FOR CALIBRATION AND TESTING LAB.  Vocabulary & understanding definitions
•  Introduction to ISO/IEC 17025 ACCREDITATION FOR CALIBRATION AND TESTING LAB.
•  Need for Internal Quality Audits
•    Auditing Techniques
•  Conducting Internal Quality Audits
•     Course Examination with minimum 50% passing marks.

 

Day 1: Understanding ISO/IEC 17025 Requirements and Laboratory Management

Session 1: Introduction to ISO/IEC 17025

• Overview of ISO/IEC 17025
  • Purpose and importance of ISO/IEC 17025 for calibration and testing laboratories
  • Scope and applicability for laboratories seeking accreditation
  • Key principles: competence, impartiality, and consistent operation
• Benefits of Accreditation
  • Enhanced credibility, regulatory recognition, and customer confidence
  • Alignment with international standards and market competitiveness

Session 2: General and Structural Requirements

• General Requirements for Impartiality and Confidentiality
  • Strategies to maintain impartiality in testing and calibration activities
  • Managing confidentiality of customer data and laboratory results
• Structural Requirements
  • Roles, responsibilities, and organizational structure to ensure compliance
  • Establishing a clear framework and resource allocation for accreditation

Session 3: Resource Requirements

• Personnel Competence and Training
  • Determining and documenting competence requirements for laboratory personnel
  • Training programs and ongoing competence assessments
• Facilities and Environmental Conditions
  • Requirements for laboratory infrastructure, environmental control, and equipment
  • Calibration and maintenance procedures for ensuring accuracy and reliability

Session 4: Equipment Management and Calibration

• Calibration and Maintenance of Equipment
  • Best practices for maintaining calibration accuracy and record-keeping
  • Verification procedures and schedules for laboratory equipment
• Handling and Storage of Equipment and Samples
  • Protocols for the proper handling, storage, and transportation of samples and equipment to prevent contamination or degradation

Group Activity:

• Case study on managing laboratory equipment calibration and handling procedures.

Day 2: Process Requirements, Quality Management, and Internal Audits

Session 5: Process Requirements for Testing and Calibration

• Handling Requests, Tenders, and Contracts
  • Establishing clear communication and agreement with clients regarding testing or calibration needs
• Method Selection and Validation
  • Selecting and validating methods to ensure reliability and accuracy of results
  • Procedures for adapting standardized methods or developing new methods
• Sampling and Testing Procedures
  • Establishing sampling protocols and measurement uncertainty
  • Documenting testing and calibration procedures, with traceable records

Session 6: Management System Requirements for ISO/IEC 17025

• Document Control and Record Keeping
  • Managing procedures, documents, and records in compliance with ISO/IEC 17025
  • Ensuring up-to-date documentation for accreditation audits
• Quality Management System (QMS) Integration
  • Incorporating ISO/IEC 17025 requirements within the lab’s QMS
  • Monitoring and evaluating QMS performance through key performance indicators (KPIs)

Session 7: Internal Audits, Non-Conformities, and Corrective Actions

• Conducting Effective Internal Audits
  • Planning, executing, and documenting audits to assess compliance with ISO/IEC 17025
  • Identifying areas for improvement and ensuring objective audit results
• Handling Non-Conformities and Implementing Corrective Actions
  • Documenting non-conformities, conducting root cause analysis, and developing corrective actions
  • Preventive action plans to mitigate potential future non-conformities

Session 8: Preparing for ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation and Continuous Improvement

• Steps to Achieve and Maintain ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation
  • Overview of the accreditation process, including documentation, assessment, and evaluation
  • Preparing for external audits and managing the accreditation cycle
• Best Practices and Continuous Improvement Strategies
  • Implementing feedback loops and customer satisfaction measures
  • Leveraging quality improvement techniques to enhance laboratory performance

Group Activity:

• Mock internal audit exercise where participants identify non-conformities and develop corrective actions.

Closing Session:

• Review and Wrap-Up
  • Summary of key points, participant Q&A, and discussions on implementing ISO/IEC 17025 in the workplace
• Feedback and Evaluation
  • Collection of participant feedback, resource handouts, and certificate of completion

Learning Outcomes:

By the end of this training, participants will:

• Understand ISO/IEC 17025 requirements for calibration and testing laboratories
• Be able to implement an effective quality management system in a laboratory setting
• Develop procedures to ensure reliable, accurate, and traceable laboratory results
• Prepare for ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation and effectively manage internal audits

Delivery Method:

• Classroom Training: Interactive lectures, hands-on exercises, and group activities
• Distance Learning: Virtual presentations, quizzes, case studies, and downloadable materials

Materials Provided:

• Comprehensive course manual on ISO/IEC 17025 requirements
• Templates for laboratory procedures, audit checklists, and record-keeping formats
• Certificate of completion for all participants

This training programme is designed to equip participants with the practical knowledge and skills needed to align with ISO/IEC 17025 standards, ensuring accurate, reliable, and compliant laboratory operations.

 

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1. WHO SHOULD ATTEND:

1)   All employees whose work responsibility directly affects ISO/IEC 17025 ACCREDITATION FOR CALIBRATION AND TESTING LAB.

2)   Those individuals willing to take up external auditing as a future profession by becoming an independent auditor.

3)   Those who intend to enroll themselves to IAF-AB (UK) Registration Schemes of ISO/IEC 17025 ACCREDITATION FOR CALIBRATION AND TESTING LAB.

4)   Management Representatives responsible for effective implementation and execution of ISO/IEC 17025 ACCREDITATION FOR CALIBRATION AND TESTING LAB.

 

     FACILITIES:

All facility for delegates covering lecture hall, tea and lunch will be arranged by Client or if you are attending the course at UKJAS Offices. UKJAS institute will arrange the above facility.

 

1. COURSE DETAILS:

Detail program of every days training course will be sent / given on the first day to the delegates on registration.

 

1. DURATION:

Two day Training program for ISO/IEC 17025 ACCREDITATION FOR CALIBRATION AND TESTING LAB. [Timings: 10.00 am to 6.00 pm]

 

FEES:

 

1. 2 Day Training program of ISO/IEC 17025 ACCREDITATION FOR CALIBRATION AND TESTING LAB. and any other program is Rs 10500+18%GST Payment should be made by Cheque / DD in favor of “UKJAS Accreditation Pvt Ltd, Mumbai