What is ISO 17025? ISO 17025 is the internationally recognized standard relating to the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. It specifies criteria for the development and assessment of management systems and laboratory technical controls that provide confidence in the results obtained. The standard can be applied to a wide range of laboratory activities including analytical, clinical, forensic, destructive/non-destructive testing and instrument/equipment calibration.
Who Needs ISO 17025 Auditor Training • Individuals wishing to perform audits to ISO/IEC 17025 • Companies seeking ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation • Laboratory Managers and Supervisors • Companies that recognize the value of operating effective laboratory management systems • Existing ISO 9001 / ISO/TS 16949 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
When ISO 17025 Auditor Training Requires? • When a new analytical method or technology is validated and introduced into the national laboratory response system; • For new personnel, to learn their respective work processes and procedures; • To maintain accreditation or certification; • For development and continuation of surge capacity capabilities within the Integrated Consortium of Laboratory Networks; • When national response is required for an emergency event involving the partners; • For all personnel, when organizational or technological changes affect work processes; and, • When training needs are identified
Process of ISO 17025 Training The information located below provides guidance for developing ISO 17025 Auditor Training for employees both new to the organization and those faced with changes to current work processes and procedures. Training can be distilled into four stages:
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Training needs identified Training guides developed Training is implemented Training outcomes evaluated and reported
Training needs to be identified: Work processes, procedures, and learners for which training is needed are identified. Training guides to be developed: Identification and development of: 1. Objectives (including performance measurements) 2. Methods 3. Materials 4. Trainers are identified and/or trained Training is implemented: Training is conducted Training outcomes evaluated and reported: 1. Training effectiveness is evaluated 2. Learner’s experience is evaluated 3. Training is documented
Benefits of achieving ISO 17025 Auditor Training • Develop practical audit skills and apply the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 to the specific processes and needs of the company. • Assess compliance of an organization’s testing and calibration laboratory practices to meet the company's own internal or external (e.g. Accreditation Body) requirements. • Plan, develop and implement an internal audit process appropriate to the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025. • Conduct audits to professional criteria with confidence, gathering objective evidence through observation, interviewing, document trails to provide factual audit reports that will facilitate improvements to the management system. • Achieve the formal training requirements to allow progression to becoming an IRCA Registered Lead Auditor
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