Understanding and Implementing ISO/IEC 17025

Course 2402 - 2 Days - 1.4 CEUs

$895 USD
$805 USD with 30-Day Prepay Savings
$447 USD for Third Attendee
$402 USD for Third Attendee with 30-Day Prepay Savings
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Key Session Topics

• Introduction and history of ISO/IEC 17025
• Elements of ISO/IEC 17025
• Interrelation with QS/ISO 9000 quality management standards (accreditation vs. registration)
• Management of a calibration or testing laboratory (management, organization, quality systems, audit and review)
• Functional elements of a calibration or testing laboratory (personnel, training, laboratory environment, equipment)
• Laboratory processes (traceability, test & calibration methods, uncertainty, proficiency testing, handling, certificates and reports)
• Purchased material and services (subcontracting of calibration or testing, outside support services and supplies)
• Feedback (complaints)
• Structure of quality system documentation and preparation of Level 3 procedures
• ISO/IEC 17025 implementation steps
• Accreditation body requirements

Dates, Locations, and Registration  

How to Register

You can register for a course in either of two easy ways:

• Call us at (800)374-3818.
• Click on a date in the table below and complete the online registration form.

Register online or call 800-374-3818.

7/21/2008 - 7/22/2008 Nashville, TN Willis Conference Center

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Course Objectives
Quality systems standards such as ISO 9000 require the use of calibration and test facilities that are able to meet quality requirements. In addition, the third edition of QS-9000 requires the use of ISO/IEC 17025 accredited facilities.

The purpose of this course is to provide attendees with an understanding of the background to the laboratory accreditation process, and the interrelation between QS/ISO 9000 Quality Management System Standards. The course will provide detailed guidance on the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025, the structuring of quality system documentation, implementation steps and laboratory accreditation requirements.

Who Should Attend

• Laboratory quality/technical managers
• Laboratory technicians/supervisors
• Assessors of laboratory management systems
• Users of calibration and test services
• Directors of quality
• Improvement of measurement & testing groups

Prerequisites
Knowledge of ISO 9000.


What's Included in the Price
The course price includes:

• breakfast, lunch, and refreshments each course day -- special dietary needs are no problem
• a student manual developed by experienced instructional designers
• a copy of the standard (where applicable)
• forms, templates, and worksheets for use back at the workplace (for auditing and other applicable courses)
• certificates upon completion of course requirements

Hotels:
Although hotel reservations and accommodations are not included in the course price, we do secure discounted room rates for most of our courses.

Training at Your Location:
Please contact us at 1-800-374-3818 for information about on-site pricing.


Support from Registration through Certificate of Completion
At every step of the public course process, the SAI Global Customer Relations team is singularly committed to providing an unparalleled level of support so you can focus on the learning event instead of on preparations and logistics.

1. Once you register for a course by phone, by fax, or online, we send you a registration confirmation e-mail.
2. Approximately 3 weeks prior to the course, or if you register closer to the start date, we mail and/or e-mail you precourse materials, if applicable.
3. If any changes to course/hotel location occur, we contact you immediately.
4. Approximately 2 weeks prior to the course start date, we e-mail you a course reminder to confirm your attendance.
5. For the course itself, we provide everything you need to facilitate your learning experience.
6. At the conclusion of the course, the instructor submits test scores (where applicable) and other necessary paperwork to the home office for processing.
7. You receive a certificate of completion and confirmation of continuing education units (CEUs) earned.