This one-day training course is designed for laboratory management and personnel of non-accredited laboratories, and laboratories operating ISO 9001:2015 certified management systems, who are considering (or who would like to understand more about) accreditation to ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
This course will provide knowledge and confidence to any organisation considering embarking on laboratory accreditation. It will give reassurance that they have considered the main elements and are on the right track, providing some straight-forward answers to a complex subject.
Please ensure you read the minimum requirements for this course before booking to attend.
Who is this course for?
This seminar is designed for laboratory management and personnel of non-accredited laboratories or laboratories with an ISO 9001:2015 certified management system, looking to implement ISO/IEC 17025:2017 requirements. This could include:
- Laboratory Managers
- Laboratory Quality or Technical Managers
- Laboratory Technicians and Supervisors
ISO/IEC 17025 Preparation for Laboratory Accreditation
£575 exc VAT Virtual Class Places Available
ISO/IEC 17025 Preparation for Laboratory Accreditation
£575 exc VAT Virtual Class Places Available
ISO/IEC 17025 Preparation for Laboratory Accreditation
£575 exc VAT Virtual Class Places Available
ISO/IEC 17025 Preparation for Laboratory Accreditation
£575 exc VAT Classroom Places Available
ISO/IEC 17025 Preparation for Laboratory Accreditation
£575 exc VAT Virtual Class Places Available
ISO/IEC 17025 Preparation for Laboratory Accreditation
£575 exc VAT Virtual Class Places Available
ISO/IEC 17025 Preparation for Laboratory Accreditation
In-house Request
By the end of this course, learners will:
- Have an understanding of the standard, the UKAS application process and the assessment and accreditation cycle
- Have confidence that all elements of the journey to accreditation have been considered
- Have the opportunity to get straight-forward answers from industry experts
Learners who complete this training will be able to attend our free post-course drop-in sessions to support their learning. The hour-long virtual sessions run monthly and can be attended as many times as required to ask our training team any post-course questions.
- History of ISO/IEC 17025
- What is Accreditation
- Overview of relevant sections of the standard
- ISO/IEC 17025:2017 implementation requirements
Learners will need access to the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Standard, either electronic or hard copy. Standards can be purchased from BSI or ISO.
UKAS Academy virtual courses are usually delivered via the Adobe Connect application. Download links for this free programme can be found within our ‘minimum requirements‘ document.
Benefits
Train with experienced assessors leading your course
All academy trainers are practicing or previous UKAS Assessment Managers with a wealth of experience in conformity assessment
Gain access to post-course support clinics
All learners get free access to our monthly virtual post-course clinics, where they can discuss any challenges or technical concepts with our trainers every month for a year after their course
Attend at premier venues
Our face-to-face training takes place in specialist venues designed to provide the perfect learning environment
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FAQs
Once you have successfully completed the ISO 17025 Preparation for Laboratory Accreditation course, you will receive a certificate of attendance as well as a digital badge which can be shared on social media to showcase your new skills to your network.
Successful completion of the ISO 17025 Preparation for Laboratory Accreditation course will require your full attendance and active participation. Activities to check learners’ understanding will often be scheduled after key topics, but there is no individual test or exam.
We recommend a minimum of four delegates for the in-company ISO 17025 Preparation for Laboratory Accreditation course. Some courses can have up to twelve participants. Please contact our Sales Team at [email protected] or call us on +44 (0) 1784 429018 to discuss your in-house virtual or on-site course requirements.
- Courses are developed by UKAS, the UK’s sole national accreditation body with over 25 years’ experience in assessing to the standards.
- Dedicated training advisors to help find the best course or training programme for you.
- Trainers who are practicing Assessment Managers or Technical Assessors for UKAS, specialising in the standard they teach.
- Complimentary post-course clinic support for 12 months after course completion, with monthly access to UKAS trainers to address any challenges faced after the course.
- Leading virtual platform facilitating interaction throughout, including group exercises, quizzes and role play.
- In-company courses for multiple delegates, with options for either virtual or on-site delivery.
- eLearning modules for those looking for bitesize learning.
- UKAS Academy certificate and digital badge to share on your socials and add to individual training records for increased confidence in your competency.
Please contact our training advisors at [email protected] or call +44 (0) 1784 429018 to discuss the current availability of each course.
- The trainer-led ISO 17025 Preparation for Laboratory Accreditation course can be booked at £575.00 + VAT per delegate with a purchase order number, and will be invoiced as soon as the booking is processed. The invoice can be cleared by BACS or card payment over the phone. The invoice value must be paid by the course start date.
- eLearning modules can be purchased online with a credit or debit card. If you are spending over £250 in a single transaction please contact our training team for additional payment options.
The ISO 17025 Preparation for Laboratory Accreditation course price includes access to our post-course clinics, which are run virtually every month and are open to all delegates for a 12-month period after attending qualifying UKAS Academy training.
The minimum requirements of the ISO 17025 Preparation for Laboratory Accreditation course are:
- Access to a copy of the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 standard.
- Virtual courses will require the Adobe Connect application. Download links for this free programme can be found within our minimum requirements.
The virtual ISO 17025 Preparation for Laboratory Accreditation course is delivered using Adobe Connect. Links to download this free application, alongside the minimum requirements for virtual courses, can be found here. Our virtual courses are highly interactive and include group exercises, discussions and regular delegate participation throughout.
We strongly suggest you check you are able to download and test the Adobe Connect application prior to booking your virtual course. If you have any issues with the download or test, please don’t hesitate to contact [email protected].
Meet the trainers
All UKAS trainers are dedicated professionals with years of practical experience in their specialist areas. Many UKAS trainers have previously worked as Assessment Managers, giving delegates the benefit of their wealth of knowledge.
Graeme Thomas
Assessment Manager
Rhys Stephens
UKAS Assessment Manager
Contact us
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