Course Overview
The ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Assessor course is designed to provide participants with the skills and knowledge required to assess compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 in testing and calibration laboratories. The course typically covers topics such as the principles and requirements of ISO/IEC 17025, the assessment process, and the roles and responsibilities of the lead assessor.
Learning Options
Target audiences
- Individuals seeking to perform and lead an accreditation assessment of testing and calibration laboratories
- Managers or consultants seeking to master an ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation assessment
- Laboratory technicians responsible for maintaining conformance to ISO/IEC 17025 requirements
- Technical experts seeking to prepare for a testing, sampling and/or calibration laboratory accreditation assessment
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Assessing compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 in testing and calibration laboratories. Some of the key topics that may be covered in the course include:
Overview of ISO/IEC 17025 and laboratory accreditation
Principles and requirements of ISO/IEC 17025
Assessment process and techniques
Roles and responsibilities of the lead assessor
Audit planning and preparation
Conducting an opening meeting and site visit
Document review and evidence collection
Conducting interviews and verifying competency
Non-conformity identification and reporting
Writing an assessment report and making recommendations for improvement
Closing meeting and follow-up actions
Preparing for the ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Assessor exam can require a significant amount of time and effort, as it is a comprehensive exam that tests your knowledge of laboratory accreditation and assessment. Here are some tips that may help you prepare for the exam:
Review the ISO/IEC 17025 standard: Make sure you have a good understanding of the principles and requirements of the standard, as this will form the basis for the questions on the exam.
Attend a training course: Taking a training course can provide you with a more structured approach to preparing for the exam, as well as hands-on experience with assessment techniques and processes.
Practice with sample exam questions: Many training providers and exam preparation resources offer sample exam questions that you can use to practice and test your knowledge.
Study the assessment process: Make sure you understand the roles and responsibilities of the lead assessor, the steps involved in conducting an assessment, and the techniques used to identify non-conformities and make recommendations for improvement.
ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation can be a valuable tool. By becoming accredited, you can look forward to an efficient management system, improved calibration or testing, fewer customer complaints and a strong competitive edge.
ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Accessor course usually takes three to five days to complete.