INTRODUCTION TO ISO/IEC 17020:2012 FOR

INSPECTION BODIES"

Overview:

This interactive and practical course is designed to introduce delegates to

the requirements of ISO/IEC 17020:2012 and how it applies to
organizations who perform inspection activities.
COURSE DESCRIPTION
Our course will acquaint delegates with a working knowledge of ISO/IEC
17020, increase their understanding of audit principles in relation to
ISO/IEC 17020 and develop a good understanding of the inspection body
accreditation process.
COURSE OUTLINE
Quality Management and the role of inspection
bodies
Classification of inspection bodies (Type A, B
and C)
Overview of ISO/IEC 17020 requirements and
its relationship with other related standards
(ISO 9001, ISO/IEC 17025)
Differences between the 2012 and 1998
versions of the standard
Principles of a quality management system
audit against ISO/IEC 17020
Initial steps to implementing ISO/IEC 17020
Sources of information and further
development

Course outcomes
At the end of this course delegate will be able to:
Through the combination of interactive tutorials
and workshops, our course will enable the
delegates to:

Interpret the requirements of ISO/IEC 17020 as

it relates to management system standards.

Identify the differences between the 2012 and

1998 versions of the standard.

Initiate the process of implementing the

requirements of ISO/IEC 17020 with a view to
pursuing inspection body accreditation .

Practical workshops are designed to reinforce the

discussions and topics. This style of delivery makes
the course both memorable and enjoyable for
participants, ensuring long-term learning.