Activity Details
ISO/IEC 17043 and ISO 13528:2015 Lead Assessor- The Competence of Providers of Proficiency Testing Schemes
Who should attend?
The course is aimed at those assessing proficiency test providers or those who subscribe to proficiency testing schemes within their laboratories and want a greater understanding with respect to those schemes.
Course Content:
topics include:
Introduction to Proficiency Testing
· Definitions from ISO/IEC 17043
· Types of proficiency testing
· Various standards and guides for PT
· National and international practices
Requirements of ISO/IEC 17043
· Management system requirements (differences from ISO/IEC 17025)
· Design of PT schemes
· Subcontracting
· Personnel and equipment
· Preparation of PT items
· Handling and shipment
· Data analysis
· Reports
· Communication with participants
Statistical Methods for PT: ISO 13528 and Other Methods
· Statistical design of PT
· Homogeneity and stability assessment
· Determining the assigned value
· Evaluation of performance
· Use of uncertainty
Interpretation and Use of Scheme Results
· For participants in PT schemes
· For accreditation bodies and other interested parties
A2LA Accreditation Process and Benefits
· Similarities and differences with other accreditations
GAC Accreditation Process and Benefits
Certificates:
-Attendance certificate from GCC Standardization Training Center
-Achievement Certificate for those who passed the course exam and requirements