ISO/IEC 17025:2017 - LEAD AUDITOR - TESTING & CALIBRATION LABORATORY

The ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Lead Auditor course is a specialized training program designed for professionals working in testing and calibration laboratories. The course develops advanced auditing knowledge and skills based on ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements for laboratory competence and quality management systems.

This course equips participants with expertise in:

1. Audit planning and preparation
2. Risk assessment
3. Compliance verification
4. Laboratory quality management
5. Testing and calibration laboratory competence
6. Conducting effective laboratory audits

Participants learn how to evaluate laboratory management systems and ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards.

After successful completion, participants will be able to:

1. Master ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements for testing and calibration laboratories
2. Lead all phases of laboratory audits from planning to reporting
3. Apply advanced auditing techniques specific to laboratory quality systems
4. Conduct risk-based audits effectively
5. Evaluate laboratory compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 standards
6. Communicate audit findings and recommendations professionally
7. Lead continual improvement initiatives in laboratory quality and competence

The course generally includes:

1. Introduction to ISO/IEC 17025:2017
2. Laboratory Quality Auditing
3. Role and responsibilities of a Lead Auditor
4. Understanding ISO/IEC 17025 requirements
5. Planning and preparation for laboratory audits
6. Conducting effective on-site audits
7. Risk-based audit planning and objective setting
8. Documentation of audit findings
9. Non-conformity identification and root cause analysis
10. Corrective and preventive action planning
11. Reporting audit results and recommending improvements
12. Managing auditor teams and audit programs
13. Continuous enhancement in laboratory quality audits

Assessment may include:

1. Written examinations and assignments
2. Case studies and practical exercises
3. Participation in audit discussions
4. Lead auditor role-play scenarios
5. Performance in written assessments and audit simulations

Recommended participants:

1. Laboratory managers and executives
2. Quality assurance professionals
3. Internal auditors and lead auditors
4. Testing and calibration professionals
5. Consultants and compliance officers

Participants should have:

1. Understanding of laboratory quality management principles
2. Knowledge of auditing practices
3. Experience in testing, calibration, laboratory management, or auditing is recommended

1. Recommended Study Duration: 5 to 7 Days depending on training provider

ISO/IEC 17025:2017 is an internationally recognized standard for testing and calibration laboratories. It demonstrates:

1. Technical competence
2. Reliable testing and calibration results
3. Quality assurance capability
4. Improved laboratory credibility
5. Compliance with international laboratory standards