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Thursday, 28th March, 2024

Internal audit of ISO 17020:2012 standard requirements


Laboratories Accreditation Courses.| Internal audit of ISO 17020:2012 requirements Course.

This interactive and practical ISO/IEC 17020 Internal Auditing training course is designed to provide delegates with the techniques to perform effective internal audits of organizations who perform inspection activities in line with the requirements of ISO/IEC 17020:2012.


Course will equip delegates with effective auditing techniques and increase their understanding of audit principles in relation to ISO/IEC 17020, in order to improve evaluation and communication, develop more professional reporting and implement corrective action programs.

Course Objectives

  • Understand the purpose and requirements of ISO 17020:2012 as quality management system for inspection bodies.
  • Comprehend the responsibilities of an internal auditor and the role of internal audit in the maintenance and improvement of inspection body’s management system.
  • Ensure continuous improvement in inspection activities.
  • Gather objective evidences and information through observing, document reviewing, sampling and interviewing.

Course Contents

  • Coordination of a quality management system audit against ISO 17020.
  • Types of audit.
  • How to construct an audit programme.
  • Audit planning, horizontal, vertical audits and checklists.
  • The concept of ‘risk/based’ audit.
  • Effective auditing techniques.
  • Evaluating the significance of audit findings Methods for improving communication skills during the audit.
  • How to report the findings and conclusions Developing and implementing corrective action.

Duration

  • 3 Days / 15 Hrs.

Certification

  • Certificate approved by The AASTMT

Teaching Language

  • English / Arabic

Location

  • Productivity and Quality Institute or Company Headquarters

Instructor/Trainer Qualification

  • Lecturer specializing in the field of inspection.