Certified Laboratory Management Systems (ISO/IEC 17025:2017) Internal Auditor Training

This course is designed to provide comprehensive knowledge and practical understanding of the auditable clauses of the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard, which outlines the general requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories. It includes an overview of the laboratory accreditation process and an in-depth explanation of all standard clauses. Additionally, the course thoroughly covers the audit process for this standard.

Key aspects of the laboratory accreditation process are explained in detail, including intermediate checks, metrological traceability, method validation, measurement uncertainty, decision rules, root cause analysis, and risk and opportunity assessment. Specific guidance is given for preparing system documents such as quality manuals and system procedures. The course also elaborates on various important requirements of accreditation agencies.

To aid learning, several quizzes are included to help participants assess their understanding of the topics covered. The course provides valuable materials that can be applied to internal audits and enhance technical knowledge. It is highly interactive, encouraging participants to ask questions and share experiences gained through regular audits and industry work. The course features a series of lectures combined with individual and group exercises to facilitate better learning.

This course will enable you to:

Explain the understanding on laboratory practices and basic requirements of ISO/IEC 17025, process-based Laboratory Management System (LMS) model for ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and the role of internal audits in maintaining and improving an LMS, with reference to the Plan-Do-Check-Act cycle.

Describe the role and responsibilities of an auditor in planning, conducting, reporting, and following up on internal LMS audits, in accordance with the principles outlined in ISO 19011, where appropriate.

Plan, conduct, report, and follow up on an LMS audit to determine conformity with ISO/IEC 17025, following the principles of ISO 19011 as applicable.

Who this course is for:

Recent college graduates seeking a career in testing or calibration laboratories

Current professionals working in testing and calibration laboratories.

Top management and section leaders in testing and calibration laboratories.

Quality managers in testing or calibration laboratories.

Consultants specializing in laboratory accreditation.

Certified Study Resources

Module 1: Overview of ISO/IEC 17025:2017
Module 2: Understanding and Implementing ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Requirements

Clause 4 and Clause 5: General and Structural Requirements

Clause 6: Resource Requirements

Clause 7: Process Requirements

Clause 8: Management System Requirements

Module 3: Laboratory QMS Documentation Requirements and SOP Preparation Guidelines
Module 4: QMS Audit Guidelines (ISO 19011-2018)
Module 5: Guidelines for Reviewing the Adequacy of Laboratory Quality Manuals
Module 6: Conducting Audits, Reporting Non-Conformities, Implementing Corrective Actions, and Follow-Up
Module 7: Specific Requirements of the Accreditation Agency
Module 8: Case Study

Eligibility

Any graduation/ B.tech/ B.Sc. in Microbiology/ Life Sciences/ Botany/ Zoology/ Food Science/ Food Technology/ BE/ B.Pharma/ MBBS/ BDS/ BHMS/ BUMS/ BAMS or any other discipline. Diploma holders are eligible for our Certificate Programmes.

Programme Duration

The duration of the training is 4 days.

Registration

The registration dates for this programme run by the Institute are updated timely on the webpage. Effective Online learning tools incorporated into the design of the webpage make the programme lectures, online live classes and study material easily accessible. This gives a huge window of self-regulated and self-paced performance to the participants.

Assessment & Certification

Online assessment will be conducted at the end of the programme and after successful completion; the participants will be awarded Certificate in Laboratory Management Systems (ISO/IEC 17025:2017) Internal Auditor by Faculty of Food Safety and Quality, IGMPI.

Placement Assistance & Corporate Relations

The Institute has partnered with many organizations for providing with placement assistance to its participants. The robust placement cell comprises of senior level Human Resources professionals and Talent Acquisition experts which maintains close links with business and industry. We are engaged in promoting the employability of our participants by maintaining good rapport and relation with HR cell and recruiting managers of leading Food and agriculture companies across the globe. The efforts of our placement cell also include helping with professional resume writing, interview skills & conducting mock interviews etc.

In recent Months the Institute has witnessed more and more participation from professionals working global food giants like Britannia Industries Ltd., Hindustan Unilever Ltd., Kohinoor Foods Ltd. (Satnam Overseas Ltd.), LT Foods Ltd. (Daawat), McCain Foods India Pvt. Ltd., Mondelez India Foods Pvt. Ltd. (Cadbury), Haldiram’s, Mother Dairy, MTR Foods Pvt. Ltd. (Orkla), Nestle India Ltd., Amul, Parle Agro Pvt. Ltd., Venkys India Ltd., Vimta Labs, Nexus Test Labs, PepsiCo India, Patanjali, Heritage Food Ltd., Kwality Dairy India Ltd., KRBL Ltd., etc.

Future career prospects

The participants of this programme have prospective career opportunities in food testing, laboratory management, research, teaching, production, record keeping, technical writing and related activities. They can also work as food laboratory scientists in labs & research institutions, Quality control departments in food companies and onsite labs in food companies. Those who are already working in these areas will be benefitted by the programme in terms of career enhancement and growth within the organisation or at the time of switching their organisations.

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