The course Internal Auditor. ISO 17025 This presents a unique opportunity to develop your skills in a sector that is constantly growing. In an environment where quality and accuracy is essential, the demand for internal auditors trained in ISO standard 17025 is on the rise. This course will enable you to master the fundamentals of quality in testing and calibration laboratories, as well as understanding the importance of the accreditation and good laboratory practice. You will learn how to carry out effective internal audits, ensuring excellence in management and technical processes. With a focus on continuous improvement and the traceability of measurements, you will gain valuable knowledge which will set you apart in the job market. What’s more, the online format offers you the flexibility you need to balance your studies with other commitments, making the most of your time and boosting your career prospects.
Internal Auditor. ISO 17025
Quality
8 pm
Introduction
Objectives
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To get to know the functions of a testing laboratory and calibration.
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Explain the basic aspects of the ISO 17025 and its importance for testing and calibration laboratories.
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To know the technical requirements and management requirements that a laboratory must meet in accordance with ISO 17025.
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Describe the stages the requirements that the testing and calibration laboratory must meet in order to obtain the accreditation.
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To analyse the procedure to be followed in order to carry out a audit and to understand the roles of the parties involved.
Table of Contents
TEACHING UNIT 1. Introduction to the basics of the testing and calibration laboratory
An Introduction to Testing and Calibration Laboratories
Laboratory staff
Accreditation of testing and calibration
Good laboratory practice
TEACHING UNIT 2. General principles of quality
The concept of quality
- Quality in the Laboratory
- Quality Control
- Total Quality
The difference between laboratory certification and accreditation
National Accreditation Body (ENAC)
Benefits of accreditation for testing and calibration laboratories
TEACHING UNIT 3. Introduction to the ISO 17025 standard
The ISO 17025 and 9001 standards
Purpose and scope of ISO 17025
The relationship between ISO 17025 and ISO 9001
TEACHING UNIT 4. Management requirements
Quality management system
Document control
Handling of complaints
Corrective and preventive actions
Internal audits
TEACHING UNIT 5. Technical requirements
Staff
Facilities and environmental conditions
Test and calibration methods, and validation of methods
Calibration and verification of measuring equipment
- Instrument calibration
- Calibration or Verification Plan
Traceability of measurements
Sampling
Results Report
TEACHING UNIT 6. Steps to follow to obtain accreditation
The accreditation of a testing and calibration laboratory
The accreditation process
- Step 1. Application for accreditation
- Step two. Assessment
- Step 3. Accreditation decision
TEACHING UNIT 7. Introduction to the concept of auditing
Origin and definition of the concept of auditing
Types of Audits
Ethical conduct during the audit
TEACHING UNIT 8. Management system audit
Introduction to the Auditing of Management Systems
ISO standard
Guidelines for the Audit of Management Systems
Objectives of the Management Systems Audit
Sources of information
Auditors’ independence
Professional principles
Risks in an Audit
- Occupational risk
- Audit risk
- Audit evidence and findings
TEACHING UNIT 9. Audit methodology
Introduction to audit methodology
Interpretation of requirements
Management’s Responsibility
Resource management
Product development
- Product development planning
- Customer-related processes
- Design and development
- Shopping
- Production and delivery of the service
- Monitoring of tracking and measuring devices
Measurement, analysis and improvement
- Monitoring and measurement
- Control of non-conforming products
- Data analysis
- Improvement
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