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CORPORATE DEVELOPMENT
+27 81 041 7673
training@eubiz.co.za
68 Sunstone Street, Germiston, 1401
eubiz.co.za
Laboratory & Microbiology

Proficiency Testing and Interlaboratory Comparisons

Duration
2 Days
Delivery
In-house, public or online
From
R10,000 per delegate
Certificate
On completion
Course overview

This course explains how laboratories use proficiency testing and interlaboratory comparisons to demonstrate ongoing competence. Participants learn to select suitable schemes, participate correctly and interpret performance scores. The programme also covers the investigation and correction of unsatisfactory results.

What you will be able to do
  • Explain the purpose of proficiency testing in quality systems
  • Select proficiency schemes relevant to the laboratory scope
  • Handle proficiency samples to reflect routine practice
  • Interpret z scores and other performance statistics
  • Investigate unsatisfactory and questionable outcomes
  • Use comparison results to drive improvement
Who should attend
  • Quality officers and technical managers
  • Senior analysts and section heads
  • Laboratory staff coordinating proficiency testing
  • Internal auditors reviewing laboratory competence
Course outline
01
Explaining the role of proficiency testing within a quality system
02
Selecting proficiency schemes relevant to the laboratory scope
03
Handling proficiency samples to reflect genuine routine practice
04
Interpreting z scores and other performance evaluation statistics
05
Investigating unsatisfactory and questionable proficiency outcomes
06
Documenting root cause and corrective action from poor results
07
Using comparison data to demonstrate ongoing technical competence
Upcoming public sessions
DatesVenueDurationFee per delegate
2 to 3 Nov 2026Cape Town2 DaysR10,000
16 to 17 Nov 2026Johannesburg2 DaysR10,000
30 Nov to 1 Dec 2026London2 DaysUS$1,100
11 to 12 Jan 2027Dubai2 DaysUS$1,100
22 to 23 Feb 2027Pretoria2 DaysR10,000
3 to 4 May 2027Durban2 DaysR10,000
5 to 6 Jul 2027Cape Town2 DaysR10,000
Fees exclude VAT. This course can also be delivered in-house at your premises on dates that suit your team, or live online.
To book or ask for an in-house quote

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