ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Implementer Courses

Why should you attend?
During this training course, you will also gain a thorough understanding of the best practices of an LMS in testing and calibration laboratories in order to produce reliable measurement results and open your laboratory`s doors for accreditation and international recognition.

After mastering all the necessary concepts of Laboratory Management Systems, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Implementer” credential. By holding a PECB Lead Implementer Certificate, you will be able to demonstrate that you have the practical knowledge and professional capabilities to implement ISO/IEC 17025 in your laboratory.

Who should attend?

• Individuals involved in Testing and Calibration Laboratories
• Managers or consultants seeking to master the implementation of a Laboratory Management System
• Laboratory technicians responsible for maintaining conformance with Testing and Calibration Laboratories Accreditation requirements
• Individuals responsible for supporting the operations of a Testing and Calibration Laboratory
• Technical experts seeking to prepare for Testing and Calibration Laboratories competence assessment

Learning objectives

• Acknowledge the correlation between ISO/IEC 17025 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
• Master the concepts, approaches, methods and techniques used for the implementation and effective management of a Laboratory Management System (LMS)
• Learn how to interpret the ISO/IEC 17025 requirements in the specific context of the laboratory
• Learn how to support a laboratory to perform testing and other operating activities
• Acquire the expertise to advise a laboratory in implementing Laboratory Management System best practices

Educational approach

• This training is based on both theory and  best practices used in the implementation of a LMS
• Lecture sessions are illustrated with examples based on case studies
• Practical exercises are based on a case study which includes role playing and discussions
• Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam

Prerequisites

A comprehensive knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 and comprehensive knowledge of implementation principles.