ISO 17025, ISO 17020 and ISO 15189 Training Courses for Laboratories and Inspection Bodies.
Bywater delivers focused and specialised ISO 17025 training for our customers involved in laboratory testing, inspection activities and the medical industry. As well as providing auditor/lead auditor training courses for quality management systems based on ISO/IEC 17025, ISO/IEC 17020 and ISO 15189, Bywater also delivers supporting management best practice techniques looking at SPC/MSA, Measurement Uncertainty and Calibration.
For more information relating to course content, open course dates, venues and booking, or to request a proposal for in-house training, please select from the course links below.
ISO 17025 Lead Auditor Training Course
Public Course Locations: Manchester; Reading, Berkshire
- Based on the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025, the course is designed for those seeking to support laboratory compliance and competency improvements
- A CQI and IRCA Certified Course(Ref.18249), this ISO 17025 Lead Auditor training course builds upon skills needed to conduct an effective and competent audit in order to objectively assess compliance of laboratories to meet accreditation body requirements
- Fulfils the CQI and IRCA training requirements for registration as a ISO 17025 lead auditor.
Next course: 11 - 15 September 2017 in Manchester
ISO/IEC 17025 Internal Auditor Training Course
Public Course Locations: Glasgow, Scotland; Manchester; Reading, Berkshire
- Designed for those required to implement, manage and deliver an internal audit programme based on the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025
- Provides auditors with the skills to plan, execute, report and positively follow-up corrective action for internal laboratory audits
Next course: 26 - 27 September 2017 in Manchester
ISO/IEC 17020 Internal Auditing Training Course
Public Course Locations: Staverton, Northamptonshire
- 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
Next course: 12 - 13 December 2017 in Staverton, Northamptonshire
Introduction to ISO/IEC 17020 for Inspection Bodies
Public Course Locations: Staverton, Northamptonshire
- 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
Next course: 12 December 2017 in Staverton, Northamptonshire
Measurement Uncertainty Training Course
Public Course Locations: Staverton, Northamptonshire
- Designed for those working in the field of measurement and performing measurement activities
- Provides delegates with the knowledge to develop uncertainty budgets to meet the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 and laboratory accreditation bodies.
Next course: 11 December 2017 in Staverton, Northamptonshire
Calibration and Control of Measuring Systems Training Course
Available in-house only
- Designed for those seeking to establish an effective system for the control of inspection and measuring equipment
- Provides the latest information, knowledge and skills for identifying the elements of an effective calibration system; understanding the requirements for those supplying calibration services; preparing for compliance and improving and utilising measurement data focusing on continuous improvement and cost reduction
Understanding ISO/IEC 17025:2005 (Requirements for Laboratory Accreditation)
Public Course Locations: Glasgow, Scotland; Manchester; Reading, Berkshire
- Designed for those needing to understand the laboratory accreditation process and the inter-relationship with other management system standards
- Provides an awareness of the requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 and an implementation strategy
Next course: 25 September 2017 in Manchester
Introduction to ISO 15189 for Medical Laboratories
Public Course Locations: Reading, Berkshire; Greenwich, London
- Designed for those seeking an understanding of the quality system requirements applicable to medical laboratories
- Highlights the specific requirements of ISO 15189 over and above those of ISO/IEC 17025 and CPA requirements, focusing on the quality and competence requirements applicable to medical laboratories.
Next course: 09 October 2017 in Reading, Berkshire
ISO 15189 Internal Auditor Training Course
Public Course Locations: Reading, Berkshire; Greenwich, London
- Provides the knowledge and skills to prepare, perform and follow-up an internal audit based on ISO 15189 for Medical Laboratories
- Develop continuous improvement that provides on-going future benefits to the organisation
Next course: 10 - 11 October 2017 in Reading, Berkshire