ISO 17025:2005 Lead Auditor Course

SO 17025 Course Outline

• Overview of the ISO 17025 requirements
• Principles of auditing, the audit cycle and implementing an audit system
• Auditing skills and techniques:

1. · Planning - use of checklists, resources and timing
2. · Selection of audit teams
3. · Interviewing and evaluation of information and findings
4. · Observation - objective evidence
5. · Evaluating the significance of nonconformities .
6. · Communicating and presenting audit reports
7. · Corrective actions and effective follow-up programmes .
8. · Effective improvement - planning, monitoring and results

•     Accreditation and certification activities
•     Exam
•     Sources of information and further development.

Who Should Attend:

•     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