What does the ISO 17025 Lead Assessor course prepare you to do?

The course prepares you to plan, conduct, and lead ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation assessments for testing and calibration laboratories. It also prepares you to document findings and follow up on corrective actions.

The ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Assessor course is designed to build the competence required to assess laboratory conformity and technical competence.Participants learn how to interpret ISO/IEC 17025 requirements, understand laboratory operations, and apply evidence-based assessment techniques. The course covers stage 1 and stage 2 assessments, including preparation, on-site activities, and closure.Reporting is a core focus, with practice in drafting assessment findings and nonconformity reports and evaluating action plans. The course also addresses managing internal audit programs and assessor competence.

Related Information

  • The course covers stage 1 and stage 2 assessments.
  • Assessment reporting and follow-up are included.
  • Internal audit programme management is addressed.
  • The exam is available online in English.

Expert Insight

Effective laboratory assessments depend on understanding both technical competence and management system controls. Assessors must link evidence to requirements clearly to support accreditation decisions.

Develop the necessary skills and expertise to plan and lead an ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation assessment.

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ISO 17025Lead Assessorlaboratory accreditationassessmenttesting laboratoriescalibration laboratories

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