LICQual Professional Qualification

LICQual ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Testing and Calibration Laboratories Internal Auditor

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Total Units

6

Total Credits

40

GLH

120

Learning Mode

Online

Assessment

Assignmnet based

Course Overview

The LICQual ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Testing and Calibration Laboratories Internal Auditor qualification is designed for professionals who want to develop specialised skills in auditing laboratory quality management systems and ensuring reliable testing and calibration practices. In industries where accuracy, competence, and trustworthy results are essential, laboratories must maintain strong quality controls and comply with internationally recognised standards. This qualification provides practical knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements, helping learners understand how to evaluate laboratory processes, technical competence, and quality performance.

This course enables learners to gain the confidence to plan and conduct effective internal audits, assess laboratory operations, identify non-conformities, and recommend improvements that enhance reliability and efficiency. It focuses on real-world auditing techniques, quality management principles, risk-based thinking, and the application of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards within testing and calibration environments.

The LICQual ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Testing and Calibration Laboratories Internal Auditor qualification supports professionals in strengthening laboratory excellence, improving compliance, and maintaining confidence in measurement and testing results. Suitable for individuals working in laboratory management, quality assurance, calibration services, testing facilities, and compliance roles, this qualification helps develop valuable auditing expertise required to support accurate, consistent, and internationally accepted laboratory practices., compliance management, and organisational excellence.

WHY CHOOSE THIS QUALIFICATION?

Develop Laboratory Auditing Skills

The LICQual ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Testing and Calibration Laboratories Internal Auditor course develops essential skills in laboratory quality management, internal auditing, compliance assessment, testing processes, and calibration practices.

Industry-Focused Learning

Gain practical knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements, laboratory audit techniques, quality control procedures, technical competence evaluation, and documentation practices used in testing and calibration laboratories.

International Standards Awareness

Understand global laboratory quality principles, audit methods, and compliance requirements that support accurate, reliable, and consistent testing and calibration operations.

Career Advancement Opportunities

Enhance your expertise for roles such as Laboratory Internal Auditor, Quality Assurance Officer, Calibration Specialist, Laboratory Quality Coordinator, and Compliance Auditor.

Flexible Learning Options

Study through approved providers with flexible learning methods designed to support professionals and individuals developing laboratory auditing and quality management skills.

Qualification Structure

1. Introduction to ISO/IEC 17025:2017

  • Understand the purpose and scope of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 in laboratory quality management.
  • Explain the key principles and structure of the standard.
  • Identify the benefits of accreditation under ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
  • Describe the key differences between ISO/IEC 17025:2005 and the 2017 revision.

2. Management Requirements in Laboratory Quality Systems

  • Define the management responsibilities in a laboratory quality system.
  • Explain the importance of impartiality and confidentiality in laboratory operations.
  • Understand document control and record-keeping requirements.
  • Describe risk-based thinking in laboratory management.

3. Technical Requirements for Testing and Calibration

  • Identify key technical requirements of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 for laboratories.
  • Explain factors affecting the validity of test and calibration results.
  • Understand equipment calibration, verification, and maintenance procedures.
  • Describe the importance of measurement uncertainty and traceability.

4. Conducting the Internal Audit

  • Define the purpose and objectives of internal audits in laboratory quality management.
  • Explain the audit process, including planning, execution, and reporting.
  • Identify key audit criteria and methods for evaluating compliance.
  • Understand the roles and responsibilities of internal auditors.

5. Internal Auditing Principles and Techniques

  • Explain the principles of effective internal auditing in laboratories.
  • Describe different auditing techniques and approaches.
  • Develop audit checklists and reporting templates.
  • Identify common challenges and best practices in internal audits.
6. Corrective Actions and Continual Improvement
  • Explain the process for identifying and addressing non-conformities.
  • Understand the root cause analysis techniques for problem-solving.
  • Describe the importance of continual improvement in laboratory quality management.
  • Develop corrective and preventive action plans to enhance compliance.

Eligibility

  • Applicants must be at least 16 years old.
  • Basic qualification in laboratory science, quality management, engineering, or related fields.
  • Relevant experience in testing, calibration, laboratory, or auditing is preferred.
  • Basic English skills are required.


Frequently Asked Questions

This course is designed for laboratory professionals, quality control staff, testing engineers, calibration technicians, internal auditors, and compliance officers working in testing and calibration environments. It is suitable for individuals aiming to strengthen their understanding of laboratory quality systems and ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standards.

This qualification builds strong expertise in laboratory quality assurance, measurement accuracy, testing procedures, and auditing techniques. It enhances employability in testing laboratories, calibration facilities, manufacturing industries, research organizations, and quality assurance departments worldwide.

After completion, learners can pursue roles such as Laboratory Internal Auditor, ISO/IEC 17025 Quality Auditor, Calibration Quality Officer, Testing Laboratory Technician, Quality Assurance Specialist, and Laboratory Compliance Coordinator in national and international industries.

This course is assessment-based and evaluated through multiple-choice questions (MCQs) that test understanding of ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements, laboratory quality systems, testing and calibration principles, and internal auditing processes. No written exams or long assignments are required.

Learners must achieve a minimum score of 75% to pass the qualification. The assessment evaluates practical knowledge of laboratory competence, measurement control, audit procedures, documentation practices, and compliance requirements.

All assessments are internally reviewed by the Approved Training Centre’s Internal Quality Assurer (IQA) and externally verified by LICQual’s External Quality Assurer (EQA) to ensure global standard compliance.

Successful completion confirms competency in ISO/IEC 17025:2017 laboratory quality management systems and internal auditing practices.

To enrol, follow these steps:

  • Choose an approved LICQual training centre.
  • Submit the application form.
  • Provide the required educational and/or professional documents.
  • Complete the registration process.
  • Begin your learning and assessment journey.

Please note that LICQual does not directly deliver training programmes. Learners must register through an approved training centre. If you need assistance finding an approved centre in your region, please contact LICQual at Licqual@licqual.co.uk for information about approved training centres, entry requirements, fees, and course schedules.

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