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Course Overview

This course provides an introduction to laboratory accreditation and the management and technical requirements of an accredited laboratory.  Special emphasis will be placed on the clauses of ISO/IEC 17025 and the guidance and technical documents published by SAC. Case studies on common non-conformities will be discussed to help students address pitfalls in laboratory quality management systems.

 

 

Objectives

 

The subject aims to equip students with knowledge and skills to:

  • evaluate a laboratory’s compliance with the quality management systems of ISO/IEC 17025 standard;
  • perform relevant tasks in order to satisfy quality management systems in chemical/pharmaceutical laboratories.

Entry Requirements

Applicants applying for modular units which are drawn from existing full diploma or post-diploma programmes will have the same minimum entry requirements as the full qualifications.

 

To find out the minimum entry requirements specific to this modular course, please click here

What You'll Learn

  1. Introduction to Laboratory Accreditation and Relevant Standards
  2. ISO/IEC 17025 Management Requirements
  3. ISO/IEC 17025 Technical Requirements
  4. Accreditation and Assessment Processes
  5. Implementation of a Laboratory Management System

 

 

Modes of Assessment

 

  • Assignments (Theory/Project/Practical) – assess student’s understanding of key concepts covered in lectures, their ability to solve the application questions and their ability to apply concepts to questions on in various topics.
  • Tests/Quizzes – measure students’ understanding of key concepts and application of concepts learnt for each topic.
  • Class participation – assess student’s attitudes towards learning in terms of active participation in discussions.

 

 

Certification

 

Upon successful completion of the modular unit, students will be awarded a Statement of Result which can count towards the attainment of the Specialist Diploma in Laboratory Management and Instrumentation

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Course Contact

  • Monday - Thursday: 8:30am - 6:00pm
    Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm
     
    Closed during lunchtime, 12:00pm - 1:00pm
    and on weekends and public holidays.
  • https://www.tp.edu.sg/tsa

  • Temasek SkillsFuture Academy (TSA)
    Temasek Polytechnic
    East Wing, Block 1A, Level 3, Unit 109
    21 Tampines Ave 1
    Singapore 529757

    • Temasek Polytechnic reserves the right to alter the course, modify the scale of fee, amend any other information or cancel course with low enrolment.

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