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
Course Agenda
- 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
Examination
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
Certification
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:
- Drafting a LMS plan
- Initiating a LMS implementation
- Implementing a LMS
- Monitoring and managing a LMS implementation
- Performing continual improvement measures
General Information
- 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
