Testing and Calibration Laboratories
The LICQual ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Testing and Calibration Laboratories Foundation Course provides learners with a detailed understanding of quality management systems specific to testing and calibration laboratories. This foundation course covers the core principles, requirements, and framework of an effective Laboratory Management System, enabling learners to understand how laboratories maintain accuracy, reliability, and compliance with international standards.
Learners will explore key topics including laboratory competence, measurement traceability, validation of methods, equipment calibration, and risk-based thinking. The ISO/IEC 17025 Foundation Training emphasizes practical application, helping learners understand how to implement effective procedures, monitor laboratory performance, and ensure consistent results in testing and calibration processes.
Through this LICQual ISO/IEC 17025 online course, learners gain foundational knowledge on laboratory documentation, quality assurance, and operational controls. The course equips learners with the skills to interpret ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements and apply best practices, supporting accurate and compliant laboratory operations in real-world scenarios.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Testing and Calibration Laboratories Foundation Course
Total Units
6
Total Credits
40
GLH
120
Qualification #
LICQ2201342
Qualification Specification
To enroll in the LICQual ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Testing and Calibration Laboratories Foundation Course applicants must meet the following criteria:
|
Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2201342-1 |
Introduction to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and Laboratory Quality Management |
8 |
24 |
|
LICQ2201342-2 |
Structure and Principles of Laboratory Management Systems |
8 |
24 |
|
LICQ2201342-3 |
Laboratory Processes, Testing, and Calibration |
6 |
18 |
|
LICQ2201342-4 |
Documentation, Record-Keeping, and Traceability |
6 |
18 |
|
LICQ2201342-5 |
Monitoring, Measurement, and Performance Evaluation |
6 |
18 |
|
LICQ2201342-6 |
Practical Application and Case Studies in Laboratory Management |
6 |
18 |
By the end of this course, Applicants will be able to:
Introduction to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and Laboratory Quality Management
- Understand the purpose and scope of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for testing and calibration laboratories
- Explain the importance of laboratory quality management systems (QMS)
- Recognize global standards and compliance requirements for laboratory operations
- Identify key terms and concepts used in laboratory quality management
- Understand the benefits of implementing ISO/IEC 17025 in testing and calibration processes
- Describe the relationship between laboratory management systems and reliable results
Structure and Principles of Laboratory Management Systems
- Understand the structure and framework of an ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory management system
- Explain the roles and responsibilities within laboratory QMS
- Identify core principles of quality assurance and risk management in laboratories
- Recognize regulatory and accreditation requirements for compliance
- Apply ISO/IEC 17025 principles to laboratory operations
- Evaluate organizational readiness for implementing a laboratory management system
Laboratory Processes, Testing, and Calibration
- Understand testing procedures and calibration methods for accurate results
- Identify critical operational controls in laboratory processes
- Recognize measurement uncertainties and methods to minimize errors
- Apply procedures to maintain reliability and traceability of test results
- Implement best practices for laboratory workflow and efficiency
- Assess laboratory performance against ISO/IEC 17025 standards
Documentation, Record-Keeping, and Traceability
- Understand the importance of proper documentation in laboratory management
- Apply record-keeping practices to ensure traceability of test results
- Identify types of documents required for ISO/IEC 17025 compliance
- Recognize procedures for version control and audit readiness
- Implement documentation strategies to support quality and accountability
- Maintain accurate records for continual improvement and accreditation purposes
Monitoring, Measurement, and Performance Evaluation
- Apply techniques to monitor laboratory operations and performance
- Identify key performance indicators (KPIs) for testing and calibration processes
- Collect and analyze data to assess compliance and efficiency
- Implement corrective and preventive actions for non-conformities
- Evaluate laboratory performance using ISO/IEC 17025 standards
- Support continual improvement initiatives for laboratory quality management
Practical Application and Case Studies in Laboratory Management
- Apply ISO/IEC 17025 principles to real-world laboratory scenarios
- Analyze case studies to identify best practices and lessons learned
- Develop solutions for challenges in testing and calibration laboratories
- Demonstrate practical application of laboratory management systems
- Assess the effectiveness of laboratory processes and compliance strategies
- Integrate knowledge to support robust Testing and Calibration Laboratory Management Systems
This course is ideal for:
- Laboratory managers and coordinators seeking to improve testing and calibration accuracy
- Quality assurance professionals overseeing laboratory compliance and accreditation
- Technical staff responsible for laboratory operations, testing, and calibration
- Laboratory supervisors implementing ISO/IEC 17025 quality management systems
- Consultants preparing organizations for laboratory accreditation and certification
- Environmental, chemical, and materials testing professionals applying standardized processes
- Government or regulatory personnel monitoring laboratory compliance and standards
- Research and development staff conducting testing or calibration in industrial labs
- Students and early-career professionals exploring careers in laboratory management
- Professionals responsible for laboratory audits and performance evaluation
- Laboratory documentation and record-keeping officers ensuring traceability and quality
- Professionals preparing for advanced ISO/IEC 17025 training or certification
Assessment and Verification
All units within this qualification are subject to internal assessment by the approved centre and external verification by LICQual. The qualification follows a criterion-referenced assessment approach, ensuring that learners meet all specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘Pass’ in any unit, learners must provide valid, sufficient, and authentic evidence demonstrating their attainment of all learning outcomes and compliance with the prescribed assessment criteria. The Assessor is responsible for evaluating the evidence and determining whether the learner has successfully met the required standards.
Assessors must maintain a clear and comprehensive audit trail, documenting the basis for their assessment decisions to ensure transparency, consistency, and compliance with quality assurance requirements.