Proficiency Testing Australia provides a range of consulting services designed to improve business performance and reduce exposure to risk.
These services are provided across a range of disciplines including:
Our consulting services are tailored to meet specific client needs.
Proficiency Testing Australia has conducted statistical consultancy services for Australian Commonwealth Government departments, industry associations, laboratory accreditation bodies and reference material producers.
The details of consulting services we offer include:
Preparation of applicants for accreditation of their PT programs to the requirements of ILAC G13
Assist with sample suppliers, homogeneity testing of samples, sample labelling and packaging, transport, customs clearance, sample distribution, receipt of results
Analysis of proficiency testing data
Proficiency testing report preparation
Liaison with accreditation bodies
Preparation of data to be used for method validation
Determination of appropriate statistical techniques to validate a method
Explanation of how these techniques can be applied in practice
Interpretation of results
Tailored service to meet specific methodology in testing fields.
Preparation of data for analysis
Comparison of methodology
Statistical manipulation of data
Analysis of trends, correlation etc.
Analysis of data by a qualified staff statistician by accepted statistical procedures
Report preparation using a range of applications including the statistical package
S+, Word and Excel incorporating graphical representations of data.
Quality management principles covering preparation of quality manuals, conduct of internal audits and management reviews to the requirements of ILAC G13 and ISO/IEC Guide 43.
Reviewing system documentation against the relevant quality management system standards.
Periodic audits of the system to confirm the effectiveness of components of the system as they are implemented, and identify areas for additional action.
Proficiency Testing Australia has access to a range of technical expertise to undertake specialised consulting assignments. We will examine any opportunities to provide these services, however, we will not undertake work for which we do not have or can not obtain the relevant expertise.
Proficiency Testing Australia charges for consultancy services on an hourly rate.
An estimate of the total hours to complete the work may be provided as guidance of the total cost.
For further information on Proficiency Testing Australia consultancy services contact PTA General Manager, Mr Philip Briggs, ptaenquiry@pta.asn.au
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