In today’s fast-paced, quality-driven world, laboratories play a crucial role in ensuring products, services, and processes meet the required standards. To maintain credibility and trust, testing and calibration laboratories need to implement robust management systems. The LICQual ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Testing and Calibration Laboratories Lead Implementer course provides the expertise and knowledge required to lead the implementation of these standards, ensuring laboratories meet the highest levels of quality.
ISO/IEC 17025:2017 is the international standard for testing and calibration laboratories. It specifies the general requirements for the competence, impartiality, and consistent operation of laboratories. This standard is essential for laboratories to demonstrate that they can produce accurate and reliable test results. It is globally recognised and ensures that laboratories operate within a well-defined framework, maintaining consistent performance across all facets of their work.
For any testing or calibration laboratory, implementing ISO/IEC 17025:2017 is crucial for ensuring that testing and calibration activities meet the highest standards of quality and reliability. By adhering to this standard, laboratories gain the ability to improve their operational processes, enhance efficiency, and provide their clients with results they can trust. The certification not only helps laboratories gain the confidence of customers but also facilitates global recognition.
The role of a Lead Implementer in the context of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 is pivotal. These professionals are responsible for leading the process of developing, implementing, and maintaining the management systems that meet the standard’s requirements. As a Lead Implementer, individuals take on a leadership role, driving continuous improvement within the laboratory while ensuring compliance with the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 guidelines.
The LICQual ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Testing and Calibration Laboratories Lead Implementer course provides a comprehensive approach to mastering the complexities of laboratory management systems. By equipping professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to implement and maintain ISO/IEC 17025:2017, the course helps laboratories achieve operational excellence and global recognition. Whether you’re a laboratory manager, quality professional, or consultant, becoming a Lead Implementer will empower you to drive sustainable improvements in laboratory operations and enhance the quality of testing and calibration services.
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:
- A basic understanding of quality management systems (QMS).
- Prior experience in a laboratory or testing environment is advantageous.
- Knowledge of ISO standards, particularly ISO 9001, would be beneficial.
- Familiarity with testing and calibration processes is recommended.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency in reading, writing, and understanding technical documentation.
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.
