Quality Management
ISO/IEC 17025 — Laboratory Management System
Levels available
Course types, duration & fees
| Course type | Who should attend | What your company benefits | Duration | Fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation | Those who wish to learn the basis of implementing the management system and its processes | Provide the organization with best-practice based orientation and mindset culture by understanding the main important elements of ISO standards | 2 days | HKD 4,400 |
| Lead Implementer | Responsible persons for implementing and managing the management system in their company | Improve overall processes by implementing best practices led by competent staff that can lead to compliance with ISO standards | 5 days | HKD 11,200 |
| Lead Auditor | Responsible persons for auditing and monitoring management systems in their company | Ensure your management systems are implemented properly by having competent staff audit the processes that can lead to a successful compliance and certification | 5 days | HKD 11,200 |
About the standard
ISO/IEC 17025 is the international standard for testing and calibration laboratories, developed jointly by ISO and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). It sets out two categories of requirements: Management Requirements, covering the performance and efficiency of the laboratory's quality management system, and Technical Requirements, covering staff competence, testing methodology, equipment, and the validity of test and calibration results.
Levels available
- Foundation — For those who want to learn the basics of a laboratory management system and its processes under ISO/IEC 17025.
- Lead Implementer — For those responsible for implementing and managing a laboratory management system in their organization.
- Lead Assessor — For those responsible for assessing and monitoring a laboratory management system to support compliance and accreditation.
Who should attend
Laboratory managers, technical staff, quality officers, and assessors working in testing or calibration laboratories should attend, as well as consultants supporting labs through accreditation.
Learning objectives
- Understand the Management and Technical Requirements of ISO/IEC 17025.
- Learn to implement processes that ensure competent, valid testing and calibration results.
- Gain the competence to assess a laboratory's management system for conformity.
- Develop the ability to support a laboratory in improving reliability and operational effectiveness.
Why attend
Certified professionals become more attractive to laboratory employers, since many organizations now award contracts only to certified professionals and accredited labs. Certification improves reputation, opens access to more testing and calibration contracts, and strengthens customer confidence in the reliability of lab results.
PECB link
https://pecb.com/en/education-and-certification-for-individuals/iso-iec-17025