Testing and Calibration Laboratories
In today’s fast-paced, quality-focused environment, laboratories play a critical role in ensuring reliable and accurate results. The LICQual ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Testing and Calibration Laboratories Lead Implementer course equips learners with the expertise and knowledge required to implement and manage laboratory management systems effectively.
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 is the internationally recognised standard for testing and calibration laboratories, outlining requirements for competence, impartiality, and consistent operation. Learners gain the skills to ensure that laboratory processes meet global standards, producing results that clients can trust.
Through this course, learners develop the ability to plan, implement, and monitor management systems in line with ISO/IEC 17025:2017, enhance operational efficiency, and drive continuous improvement. Learners also gain insights into compliance, risk management, and quality assurance frameworks, enabling laboratories to achieve global recognition and operational excellence. By completing this course, learners are empowered to lead their organisations toward the highest standards in laboratory testing and calibration.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Testing and Calibration Laboratories Lead Implementer
Total Units
6
Total Credits
40
GLH
120
Qualification #
LICQ2200132
Qualification Specification
To enrol in the LICQual ISO 26000:2010 Social Responsibility Lead Implementer course, applicants should meet the following criteria:
- Age Requirement: Applicants must be at least 16 years old.
- Educational Background: A basic understanding of quality management systems (QMS) is required.
- Experience: Prior experience in a laboratory or testing environment is advantageous.
- English Language Proficiency: Applicants should have a sufficient level of English language proficiency.
|
Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2200132-1 |
Introduction to ISO/IEC 17025 |
8 |
24 |
|
LICQ2200132-2 |
Management Requirements |
8 |
24 |
|
LICQ2200132-3 |
Technical Requirements |
6 |
20 |
|
LICQ2200132-4 |
Quality System Implementation |
6 |
20 |
|
LICQ2200132-5 LICQ2200132-6 |
Internal Auditing Documentation and Record Keeping |
6 6 |
20 20 |
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Introduction to ISO/IEC 17025
- Understand the purpose, scope, and structure of ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
- Recognize the importance of ISO/IEC 17025 in the context of testing and calibration laboratories.
- Appreciate the role of ISO/IEC 17025 in ensuring the competence and consistency of laboratory activities.
Management Requirements
- Identify key management requirements for ISO/IEC 17025, such as organizational structure and record-keeping.
- Understand document control procedures and the management review process.
- Learn how to develop and implement effective management processes that meet ISO/IEC 17025 standards.
Technical Requirements
- Understand the technical competencies required for laboratory personnel, including calibration and maintenance of equipment.
- Learn about measurement traceability, and how to apply proper test and calibration methods in accordance with ISO/IEC 17025.
- Recognize the importance of ensuring technical accuracy and competence within the laboratory.
Quality System Implementation
- Develop and implement a quality management system (QMS) in alignment with ISO/IEC 17025.
- Establish quality policies, procedures, and controls to ensure laboratory competence.
- Monitor and ensure continuous improvement in testing and calibration activities.
Internal Auditing
- Learn how to plan and conduct internal audits of the laboratory’s QMS.
- Understand how to identify areas for improvement and ensure compliance with ISO/IEC 17025.
- Develop skills for documenting audit findings and implementing corrective actions.
Management Review
- Facilitate management reviews of the QMS to assess performance and make improvements.
- Learn to identify improvement opportunities and make decisions to enhance laboratory operations and customer satisfaction.
- Understand the role of management review in ensuring continual improvement and compliance with ISO/IEC 17025.
This diploma is ideal for:
- Laboratory Managers: Responsible for overseeing laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with quality standards, and driving continuous improvement in testing and calibration activities.
- Quality Managers: Managing quality assurance and quality control functions within laboratories, seeking to implement and maintain ISO/IEC 17025-compliant quality management systems.
- Technical Managers: Overseeing technical aspects of testing and calibration activities, including method validation, equipment calibration, and measurement uncertainty assessment.
- Quality Assurance Officers: Ensuring compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 requirements, conducting internal audits, and facilitating management reviews to improve laboratory performance and customer satisfaction.
- Laboratory Technicians: Conducting testing and calibration activities, following established procedures, and maintaining accurate records and documentation to ensure the quality and reliability of test results.
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.