Internal Auditing for Testing and Calibration Laboratories
This course trains laboratory staff to plan and conduct effective internal audits of their quality management system. Delegates learn audit techniques, evidence gathering and the writing of clear findings against ISO/IEC 17025. The programme builds the confidence needed to drive improvement rather than simply record compliance.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Planning a risk based internal audit programme against ISO/IEC 17025
- 02Preparing audit checklists aligned to system and technical requirements
- 03Gathering objective evidence through interviews, observation and records
- 04Writing clear, factual and defensible audit findings
- 05Grading nonconformities and agreeing corrective action timelines
- 06Verifying the effectiveness of implemented corrective actions
- 07Reporting audit outcomes into the management review process
What you will gain
- Plan an internal audit programme based on risk
- Prepare audit checklists aligned to system requirements
- Gather objective evidence through interviews and observation
- Write clear and factual audit findings
- Verify corrective actions and their effectiveness
- Report audit outcomes to management review
Who should attend
- Laboratory internal auditors
- Quality officers and quality assurance staff
- Technical managers overseeing quality systems
- Senior analysts supporting accreditation
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 to 4 Nov 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 17 to 19 Nov 2026 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 1 to 3 Dec 2026 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 2 to 4 Mar 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 3 to 5 May 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 19 to 21 Jul 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- Laboratory & Microbiology
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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