ISO 17025:2005 IRCA Approved Lead Auditor

Principles of auditing, the audit cycle and implementing an audit system

Auditing skills and techniques:

•   Planning - use of checklists, resources and timing
• Selection of audit teams
• Interviewing and evaluation of information and findings
• Observation - objective evidence
• Evaluating the significance of nonconformity
• Communicating and presenting audit reports
• Corrective actions and effective follow-up programmes
• Effective improvement - planning, monitoring and results
• Accreditation and certification activities
• Exam
• Sources of information and further development

Target Audience:

• Individuals wishing to perform audits to ISO 17025
• Companies seeking ISO accreditation
• Laboratory Managers and Supervisors
• Companies that recognize the value of operating effective laboratory management systems
• Existing ISO auditors who are looking to expand their skills in the area of laboratory practices or who wish to audit laboratory environments
• Supplier quality auditors wishing to evaluate laboratory service suppliers

Delegates successfully completing the course and exam will be awarded an IRCA registered certificate.

Fees include:

• Registered IRCA certificate verifying attendance and completion of course
• Student Manual, including substantial reference information
• Training provided by qualified and experienced tutors with extensive practical management auditing experience across a variety of manufacture and service industries

This training is certified by IRCA (UK), the requirements include an examination and on completion of the course a certificate is issued.