ISO 17020 Training Courses
ISO/IEC 17020 was developed to address the need for inspection bodies to demonstrate their capability and competence as well as impartiality and consistency.
Bywater’s ISO/IEC 17020 training courses provide delegates with a thorough understanding of the requirements of ISO/IEC 17020 and how to perform internal audits of organisations performing inspections. Examples of these may include engineering inspection services, safety or environmental risk assessments, food inspection, building surveys and a great deal more.
ISO/IEC 17020 training takes place online and at various locations across the UK including London, Coventry, Leeds and West Yorkshire with day places and residential places available. Our courses include Introduction to ISO/IEC 17020 for Inspection Bodies and ISO/IEC 17020 Internal Auditing. Please select the relevant Dates & Venues button from the ISO 17020 Course Listing to view upcoming course dates.
All of ISO/IEC 17020 training courses can take place on a dedicated basis at a venue of your choice or online through Virtual Classroom training. Please visit our Dedicated Training to request a quote for training on a date and at a location which is convenient for your team.
With over 40 years’ experience, Bywater can provide additional support to those wishing to achieve or maintain ISO 17020 certification in the way of ISO 17020 Consultancy. Please follow the link to view our Management System Consultancy Services
ISO 17020 Course Listing
ISO 17020 Internal Auditor Training Course | 2 days
- Designed for those seeking to perform effective internal audits of organisations who perform inspection activities in line with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17020
- Provides auditors with the skills to plan, execute, report and positively follow-up corrective action for inspection body internal audits to objectively assess compliance
Introduction to ISO 17020 for Inspection Bodies | 1 day
- Designed for those seeking an understanding of the requirements of ISO 17020 and the inspection body accreditation process
- Provides an understanding of audit principles and an awareness of the differences between the 2012 and 1998 versions of the Standard, as well as initiating the process of implementation
ISO 17020 Internal Auditor Training Course for Forensic Inspection Bodies | 2 days
- Developed to suit the needs of forensic inspection bodies, most notably those involved in crime scene investigation
- The two-day course explores ISO/IEC 17020 and other key requirements for forensic inspection bodies including ILAC-G19 reference document for CSI-Forensics
Understanding ISO 17020 Training Course for Forensic Inspection Bodies | 1 day
- One day introduction to ISO/IEC 17020 with specific reference to forensic applications inclusive of Forensic Science Regulator (FSR) guidance
- Provides delegates with an understanding of the accreditation process and the role of inspection Bodies
ISO 17020 Implementation Training Course - Forensic Applications | 2 days
- Understand the fundamentals of ISO/IEC 17020 and develop implementation skills, including performing a gap analysis, creating high level process maps, understanding risks and opportunities of implementation, and developing an implementation plan
- The course explores ISO/IEC 17020 and other key requirements for forensic inspection bodies including FSR/ILAC requirements
ISO 17021-1 Internal Auditor Training Course | 2 days
- Designed for those seeking to perform effective internal audits of organisations who perform inspection activities in line with the requirements of ISO 17021-1:2015
- Understand the principles of ISO 17021-1 Conformity Assessment including impartiality, responsibility and risk-based thinking
- Learn to evaluate and report audit findings
Customer Reviews
Above and beyondThe tutor was able to use his range of experience to deliver a solid course above and beyond just the standard and slides alone.
Leisure Technical Consultants Ltd|24th Dec, 2021
Put the theory into a practical perspectiveThe tutor is very knowledgeable in regard to the practical application of ISO 17020. I expected the tutor to understand ISO 17020 (obviously) but the tutor was able to put the theory into a practical perspective (a real positive for...
Sunbelt Rentals UK|22nd Dec, 2021
Incredibly knowledgeable tutorThe tutor was incredibly knowledgeable about the course content/subject matter being delivered
Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA)|6th Dec, 2021
DetailedDetailed introduction to the requirements of ISO17020
Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA)|1st Dec, 2021
Extremely knowledgeable tutorThe tutor was extremely knowledgeable of the course content and as helpful as possible with all queries raised during the course.
Emsou Forensic Services|12th Nov, 2021
Engaging and enjoyableThe tutor was very enthusiastic and made the course content engaging and enjoyable.
West Yorkshire Police|12th Nov, 2021
Extremely detailedExtremely detailed course and supporting materials
Sabic UK Petrochemicals Limited|11th Nov, 2021
Extensive knowledgeThe tutor's knowledge was extensive in the subject matter and gave a more rounded insight into expectations of inspections
Emsou Forensic Services|9th Nov, 2021
Well structuredI found the course content was well structured, relevant and presented really well by the course tutor.
Ineos FPS Ltd|1st Nov, 2021
Extremely good examples & exercisesAfter having the privilege to attend this course, I was able to apply what I learnt to my current work with much more ease and understanding of what was expected of me. I have been on similar courses before and...
West Mercia Police|29th Oct, 2021
Exceeded my expectationsThe course was very interactive, including workshops and conversations, breakouts into groups etc. I expected it to be very much a listening course. The way the course content was delivered exceeded my expectations and made the course much more enjoyable
Stork Technical Services UK Ltd|28th Oct, 2021
Took the time to explainThe tutor was very good and took the time to explain things. I enjoyed the way the course was controlled via Zoom.
Ineos FPS Ltd|27th Oct, 2021
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