A Framework to Measure Readiness Level of Laboratory for Implementing ISO/IEC 17025: A Case Study

摘要

ISO/IEC Guide 17025 is an international guideline which contains criteria for product testing service laboratories. This guideline will guarantee a testing laboratory to carry out testing services consistently and reliably also guarantee its acceptance either in national or international forums. Currently, Sebelas Maret University have a testing and calibration laboratory that had been accredited by National Accreditation Committee (KAN) Indonesia, named "Integrated Testing Laboratory Unit Sebelas Maret University. Besides that, Sebelas Maret University also has many laboratories spread across 10 faculties with 151 study programs. But until now these laboratories have not been certified by KAN (National Accreditation Committee) and have not performed their functions optimally. This study aims to see the readiness of potential laboratory at Sebelas Maret University in implementing ISO/IEC 17025. This study using quantitative approach through surveys with gap analysis techniques to see currently conditions with the desired conditions.