ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Implementer

Why should you attend?

ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Implementer training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to support laboratories to meet the requirements of the standard by implementing a quality control system based on ISO/IEC 17025. During this training course, you will also gain a thorough understanding of the best practices of an LMS in testing and calibration laboratories in order to produce reliable measurement results and open your laboratory`s doors for accreditation and international recognition.

After mastering all the necessary concepts of Laboratory Management Systems, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Implementer” credential. By holding a PECB Lead Implementer Certificate, you will be able to demonstrate that you have the practical knowledge and professional capabilities to implement ISO/IEC 17025 in your laboratory.

Who should attend?

  • Individuals involved in Testing and Calibration Laboratories
  • Managers or consultants seeking to master the implementation of a Laboratory Management System
  • Laboratory technicians responsible for maintaining conformance with Testing and Calibration Laboratories Accreditation requirements
  • Individuals responsible for supporting the operations of a Testing and Calibration Laboratory
  • Technical experts seeking to prepare for Testing and Calibration Laboratories competence assessment

Learning objectives

  • Acknowledge the correlation between ISO/IEC 17025 and other standards and regulatory frameworks
  • Master the concepts, approaches, methods and techniques used for the implementation and effective management of a Laboratory Management System (LMS)
  • Learn how to interpret the ISO/IEC 17025 requirements in the specific context of the laboratory
  • Learn how to support a laboratory to perform testing and other operating activities
  • Acquire the expertise to advise a laboratory in implementing Laboratory Management System best practices

Educational approach

  • This training is based on both theory and  best practices used in the implementation of a LMS
  • Lecture sessions are illustrated with examples based on case studies
  • Practical exercises are based on a case study which includes role playing and discussions
  • Practice tests are similar to the Certification Exam

Prerequisites

A comprehensive knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 and comprehensive knowledge of implementation principles.


More Details

  • Day 1: Introduction to ISO/IEC 17025 and initiation of a LMS

    Day 2: Plan the implementation of a LMS

    Day 3: Implementation of a LMS

    Day 4: LMS monitoring, measurement, continuous improvement and preparation for accreditation

    Day 5: Certification Exam

  • The “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Implementer” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:

    Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a Laboratory Management System (LMS)

    Domain 2: Laboratory Management System (LMS)

    Domain 3: Planning a LMS based on ISO/IEC 17025

    Domain 4: Implementing a management system based on ISO/IEC 17025

    Domain 5: Performance evaluation, monitoring and measurement of a LMS based on ISO/IEC 17025

    Domain 6: Continual improvement of a LMS based on ISO/IEC 17025

    Domain 7: Preparing for an accreditation

    For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.

  • After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential. For more information about ISO/IEC 17025 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.

    The requirements for PECB Implementer Certifications are:

    Credential Exam Professional experience LMMS project experience Other requirements
    PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Provisional Implementer PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent None None Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
    PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Implementer PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent Two years: One year of work experience in to Laboratory Management Project activities: a total of 200 hours Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
    PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Implementer PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent Five years: Two years of work experience in Laboratory Management Project activities: a total of 300 hours Signing the PECB Code of Ethics
    PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Senior Lead Implementer PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent Ten years: Seven years of work experience in Laboratory Management Project activities: a total of 1,000 hours Signing the PECB Code of Ethics

    To be considered valid, these implementation activities should follow best implementation practices and include most of the following activities:

    1. Drafting a LMS plan
    2. Initiating a LMS implementation
    3. Implementing a LMS
    4. Monitoring and managing a LMS implementation
    5. Performing continual improvement measures
    • Certification and examination fees are included in the price of the training course
    • Training material containing over 450 pages of information and practical examples will be distributed
    • An attestation of course completion worth 31 CPD (Continuing Professional Development) credits will be issued to the participants who have attended the training course.
    • In case of exam failure, you can retake the exam within 12 months for free

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