Introduction to ISO/IEC 17020 for Inspection Bodies

This one day Introduction to ISO/IEC 17020 training course will acquaint delegates with a working knowledge of ISO/IEC 17020:2012, increase their understanding of audit principles in relation to ISO/IEC 17020 and develop a good understanding of the inspection body accreditation process.

As interactive and practical course designed to introduce delegates to the requirements of ISO/IEC 17020:2012 and how it applies to organisations who perform inspection activities.

This course is delivered as the first day of our 2-day ISO/IEC 17020 Internal Auditor course.

• Quality Management and the role of inspection bodies
• Classification of inspection bodies (Type A, B and C)
• Overview of ISO/IEC 17020 requirements and its relationship with other related standards (ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 17025)
• Differences between the 2012 and 1998 versions of the standard
• Principles of a quality management system audit against ISO/IEC 17020
• Initial steps to implementing ISO/IEC 17020
• Sources of information and further development

• Quality Managers and Supervisors
• Companies seeking ISO/IEC 17020 accreditation
• Existing QMS internal auditors who are looking to expand their skills in the area of assessment of inspection bodies
• Supplier Quality Auditors wishing to evaluate suppliers of inspection services

By the end of this Introduction to ISO/IEC 17020 training course, delegates will be able to:

• Interpret the requirements of ISO/IEC 17020:2012 as it relates to management system standards.
• Identify the differences between the 2012 and 1998 versions of the standard.
• Initiate the process of implementing the requirements of ISO/IEC 17020 with a view to pursuing inspection body accreditation.