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ISO 17025:2017 (Laboratory Management Systems) Lead Auditor Course
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HiQual UK delivers the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Lead Auditor Course, designed for professionals responsible for auditing and verifying laboratory management systems. It emphasizes ISO/IEC 17025 requirements, competence of laboratories, impartiality, audit planning, and continual improvement. Participants will gain the competence to conduct first‑, second‑, and third‑party audits, prepare laboratories for accreditation, and ensure compliance with international testing and calibration standards.
Qualification Details
| Qualification Title | ISO 17025:2017 (Laboratory Management Systems) Lead Auditor Course |
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| Total Credits | 40 |
| Guided Learning Hours | 400 |
| Qualification Time | 400 |
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Introduction to ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and Laboratory Accreditation Scope, principles, and role of laboratory management systems.
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ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Requirements Structural, resource, process, and management system clauses.
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Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories Personnel qualifications, training, and competence evaluation.
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Impartiality, Confidentiality, and Integrity in Laboratories Ensuring independence, objectivity, and confidentiality in audits.
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Audit Principles and ISO 19011 Guidelines Audit types, principles, and auditor responsibilities.
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Audit Planning and Preparation Developing audit programs, checklists, and resource allocation.
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Conducting On‑Site Laboratory Audits Opening meetings, evidence collection, interviews, and observations.
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Audit Reporting and Documentation Writing audit reports, recording non‑conformities, and corrective actions.
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Continual Improvement in Laboratory Management Systems Corrective/preventive actions, monitoring, and embedding improvement culture.
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Certification Process and Lead Auditor Role Preparing laboratories for accreditation, managing audit teams, and leadership responsibilities.
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Builds competence in auditing ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Laboratory Management Systems
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Enhances compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 19011 auditing standards
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Strengthens skills in audit planning, competence evaluation, and impartiality
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Provides tools for documentation, corrective actions, and continual improvement
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Offers recognized certification to support careers in laboratory auditing, accreditation consultancy, and compliance leadership
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Laboratory managers and technical supervisors
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Auditors and compliance professionals
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Consultants specializing in laboratory accreditation systems
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Individuals progressing from ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Internal Auditor (LAIA‑515) or equivalent qualifications
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Assessment Type: Written exam + audit simulation + project
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Format: MCQs, essay‑style questions, applied audit scenarios, and project submission
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Total Questions: 100 theory + 1 audit simulation + 1 project submission
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Passing Score: 70%
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Duration: 6–7 days (45–50 hours total)
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Certification: ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Lead Auditor (LALA)
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