This one-day training course is designed for laboratory management and personnel of non-accredited laboratories, and laboratories operating ISO 9001:2015 certified management systems, who are considering (or who would like to understand more about) accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
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Overview
This course will provide knowledge and confidence to any organisation considering embarking on laboratory accreditation. It will give reassurance that they have considered the main elements and are on the right track, providing some straight-forward answers to a complex subject.
Delegates who complete this training will be able to attend our free post-course drop-in sessions to support their learning. The hour-long virtual sessions run monthly and can be attended as many times as required to ask our training team any post-course questions.
Please ensure you read the minimum requirements for this course before booking to attend.
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Learning outcomes of this course
- Demystify the standard, application process and subsequent assessment and accreditation cycle
- Create confidence in applicants that all elements of the journey to accreditation have been considered
- Provide the opportunity for straight-forward answers from industry experts
Delegates who attend the course in full will receive a certificate of attendance once their invoice has been settled.
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Key topics
- History of ISO/IEC 17025
- What is Accreditation
- Overview of relevant sections of the standard
- ISO/IEC 17025:2017 implementation requirements
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Who should attend?
This seminar is designed for laboratory management and personnel of non-accredited laboratories or laboratories with an ISO 9001:2015 certified management system, looking to implement ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements. This could include:
- Laboratory Managers
- Laboratory Quality or Technical Managers
- Laboratory Technicians and Supervisors
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Minimum requirements
UKAS Academy virtual courses are usually delivered via the Adobe Connect application. Download links for this free programme can be found within our minimum requirements.
Any additional requirements will be detailed in the joining instructions sent after a booking has been confirmed.
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Meet the trainers
All UKAS trainers are dedicated professionals with years of practical experience in their specialist areas. Many UKAS trainers have previously worked as Assessment Managers, giving delegates the benefit of their wealth of knowledge.
- Kayleigh Carr
- David Lowe
- Rhys Stephens
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Readiness Assessment Tool
Start your self-assessment against the expectations of ISO/IEC 17025 and find out how ready you are to apply.
