This course is designed to promote a thorough understanding of ISO/IEC 17020 standard requirements and to impart internal auditing knowledge and skills to inspection bodies' staff so as to monitor compliance with ISO/IEC 17020. The course will cover the following main topics:
- An understanding of the need for accreditation in relation to regulatory requirements;
- An understanding of ISO/IEC 17020 standard requirements;
- An understanding of the international guidance document ILAC A4;
- Developing a suitable Quality Manual;
- Maintenance and Improvement of inspection quality management system; and
- Internal auditing tools, techniques, and process;
Who should attend?
Management and staff of inspection bodies involved in the implementation and maintenance of the management system as well as those involved in monitoring system compliance through internal audits.
SADCAS draws its Trainers from a pool of qualified and experienced experts from the SADC region who have up to date involvement in accreditation matters be it system implementation and/or assessments.
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