Laboratory Auditing

Course details

The number of laboratories implementing a Quality System (mainly ILAB) has grown in recent years.The need to verify the laboratory’s activities is an important requirement for the successful implementation of the Quality System.

Course objectives

The need to train auditors to carry out such audits is also of major importance, hence the development of this auditor training course.

At the end of this two-day course participants will have:

• Detailed knowledge of the requirements of ISO/17025 “General Requirements for the competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories”. The NAB requirements are based on this European Standard.
• Detailed knowledge of the principles of auditing.
• Practice at carrying out an audit against the standard requirements and documented procedures.

Course Content

• Overview of the Requirements of ISO/17025 with a Perspective on Auditing.
• Role of Auditor and Auditee.
• Preparation for Carrying out Successful Audits.
• The use and Preparation of Checklists for Auditing.
• Performance of an Audit (practical exercise)
• Documenting Non-Conformances and Corrective Action.
• Follow up on Audit Findings.

Assessment and Certification

Assessment is by means of written examinations and completion of course work. This course is certified through FETAC.

Target Participants

Laboratory managers, Quality managers or other personnel associated with the implementation of the laboratory quality system or the performance of internal audits.