ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Implementer training enables you to develop the necessary expertise to support laboratories to meet the requirements of the standard by implementing a quality control system based on ISO/IEC 17025. During this training course, you will also gain a thorough understanding of the best practices of an LMS in testing and calibration laboratories in order to produce reliable measurement results and open your laboratory`s doors for accreditation and international recognition.
After mastering all the necessary concepts of Laboratory Management Systems, you can sit for the exam and apply for a “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Implementer” credential. By holding a PECB Lead Implementer Certificate, you will be able to demonstrate that you have the practical knowledge and professional capabilities to implement ISO/IEC 17025 in your laboratory.
A comprehensive knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 and comprehensive knowledge of implementation principles
The “PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Implementer” exam fully meets the requirements of the PECB Examination and Certification Programme (ECP). The exam covers the following competency domains:
Domain 1: Fundamental principles and concepts of a Laboratory Management System (LMS)
Domain 2: Laboratory Management System (LMS)
Domain 3: Planning a LMS based on ISO/IEC 17025
Domain 4: Implementing a management system based on ISO/IEC 17025
Domain 5: Performance evaluation, monitoring and measurement of a LMS based on ISO/IEC 17025
Domain 6: Continual improvement of a LMS based on ISO/IEC 17025
Domain 7: Preparing for an accreditation
For specific information about exam type, languages available, and other details, please visit the List of PECB Exams and the Examination Rules and Policies.
After successfully completing the exam, you can apply for the credentials shown on the table below. You will receive a certificate once you comply with all the requirements related to the selected credential. For more information about ISO/IEC 17025 certifications and the PECB certification process, please refer to the Certification Rules and Policies.
The requirements for PECB Implementer Certifications are:
Credential | Exam | Professional experience | LMMS project experience | Other requirements |
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Provisional Implementer | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | None | None | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Implementer | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | Two years: One year of work experience in to Laboratory Management | Project activities: a total of 200 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Implementer | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | Five years: Two years of work experience in Laboratory Management | Project activities: a total of 300 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Senior Lead Implementer | PECB Certified ISO/IEC 17025 Lead Implementer Exam or equivalent | Ten years: Seven years of work experience in Laboratory Management | Project activities: a total of 1,000 hours | Signing the PECB Code of Ethics |
To be considered valid, these implementation activities should follow best implementation practices and include most of the following activities:
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