ISO 17020 Training Courses
ISO/IEC 17020:2012 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 17020:2012 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 17020:2012 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 Course Listing below to view.
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 select the following link to request a quote for training on a date and at a location which is convenient for your team.
With over 35 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 find out more.
Inspection Bodies Course Listing
ISO/IEC 17020 Internal Auditing 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/IEC 17020 for Inspection Bodies | 1 day
- Designed for those seeking an understanding of the requirements of ISO/IEC 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/IEC 17020 Forensic Internal Auditor Training Course | 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.
Introduction to ISO/IEC 17020 - Forensic Applications | 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
Customer Reviews
Well structured, interesting & thought-provokingIn these times of COVID I was aware that this was previously a residential/in-person course. I wondered how it would transfer to an on-line setting. It went very well. With the cross mix of departments, experience, roles & responsibilities the...
Cambridgeshire Constabulary|21st Feb, 2021
Very experienced tutorThe tutor was clearly very experienced in ISO 17020, RG201 and auditing. He explained things and answered questions really well.
Cambridgeshire Constabulary|19th Feb, 2021
The Virtual Classroom covered everythingHaving done a live course two years ago, the virtual experience still managed to cover everything very well with no travel issues or accommodation to contend with.
Cambridgeshire Constabulary|17th Feb, 2021
Experienced tutorI thought the tutor was able to answer queries well. His experience came through strongly and I always like tutors that have done what they are teaching.
Sussex Police|14th Jan, 2021
Very knowledgeable tutor, excellent deliveryVery knowledgeable and excellent ability to deliver knowledge in a way that others can understand. Uses experience to back up points and to make it fun (which is well done given the dry nature of the subject)
Sussex Police|21st Dec, 2020
Excellent course deliveryThe tutor was excellent at delivering the course content and keeping me focused. He made the two days go by very quickly.
Private|9th Nov, 2020
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