Day 1 – Foundations of Internal Auditing
- Introduction to ISO/IEC 17025
- Purpose, scope, and structure of the standard
- Key requirements: management system and technical competence
- Role of Internal Audits
- Importance of internal audits in maintaining accreditation
- Auditor responsibilities and principles of auditing
- Audit Planning and Preparation
- Developing audit schedules and checklists
- Understanding audit criteria and scope
- Interactive Workshop
- Reviewing documentation and identifying audit trails
Day 2 – Conducting and Reporting Audits- Audit Execution
- Interviewing techniques and evidence gathering
- Observing laboratory activities and assessing compliance
- Simulated Audit Exercise
- Conducting a mock audit in a laboratory setting
- Identifying nonconformities and areas for improvement
- Reporting and Communication
- Writing clear, objective audit reports
- Communicating findings to stakeholders
- Corrective Actions and Follow-Up
- Root cause analysis and corrective action planning
- Monitoring effectiveness of actions taken
- Case Study Review and Group Discussion
- Real-world scenarios and lessons learned
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Recognise ISO/IEC 17025 requirements from the viewpoint of the auditor
- Coordinate a quality management system audit
- Construct an audit programme
- Understand the concept of 'risk-based' audit
- Demonstrate effective auditing techniques
- Witness tests and calibrations
- Evaluate audit findings
- Demonstrate methods for improving communication skills during the audit
- Report the findings and conclusions
- Develop and implement corrective action
- Increased understanding of audit principles and ability to objectively assess the compliance of a laboratory and identify areas to improve competency.
- Develop more effective auditing techniques, improve evaluation and communication skills, develop more professional reporting and increase your ability to implement corrective action programmes.
- Develop continuous improvement that provides on-going future benefits to your company’s growth and success.
Additional information: Theory is combined with case studies and practical interactive workshops on auditing systems and techniques in a laboratory environment, thus providing attendees with the opportunity to practise their skills during simulated audits. This practical emphasis, along with high tutor to delegate contact hours, allow a substantial degree of individual guidance and tuition. Reference information is available to keep.
Access to the ISO17025 standard is a requirement for the training and it
would be useful for delegates to have read this and be familiar with it
in advance.
ISO 9001:2015 - Implementing a Quality Management System
ISO 45001:2018 - Introduction Workshop
ISO 14001:2015 - Introduction to the Standard and EMAS
All delegates who successfully complete this course will be awarded an electronic certificate of attendance which will satisfy third-party Certification Bodies, of training and competency.
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