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