Advanced Skills in Validation - Equipment Validation

The aim of course is to provide participants with a foundational understanding of equipment validation concepts and practices specific to the biopharmaceutical industry.

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Description

Learner Profile:

Learners who are already in the pharmaceutical sector who wish to increase their knowledge base in equipment validation and/or learners who are seeking access to the area of validation and who wish to upskill specifically in equipment validation.

(Candidates are likely to have completed the Introduction to Validation for the Pharmaceutical Industry course (AMC22017), if they are new to validation).

On completion of this programme the learner should be able to:

• Demonstrate a clear understanding of equipment qualification and the V model as a structured approach to validation in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industries.

• Understand the importance of User Requirement Specifications (URS) including testable criteria for ordering and procuring equipment, ensuring alignment with the validation process

• Recognise the of the importance of requalification and the reasons for requalification, including changes to equipment, processes, or regulatory requirements, and be able to explain why periodic requalification is essential for maintaining product quality and safety

• Demonstrate knowledge of the process of planning and executing Installation Qualification (IQ) and Operational Qualification (OQ) tests, including identifying the testing requirements and executing the necessary protocols.

• Gain knowledge and insights through real-life case studies.

Course Content (Modules)

• Equipment Qualification



• Overview of the V model.


• The role of the User Requirement Specification in ordering equipment (testable criteria).


• The testing involved in installation qualification and operational qualification.


• The reasons for requalification


• Deviation examples



Learner prerequisites:

Candidates should at minimum have completed the Junior Cert with pass grades in at least five ordinary level subjects (including Maths and English).



Learners must have completed the 2-day Introduction to Validation course (AMC22017) prior to commencing this course.



Further Details:

Duration: 1 Day online


Certification: Innopharma certificate of completion.


Exam: Short Exercise/Quiz


Progression Pathway:


Validation courses


or alternatively learners can also progress to QQI certified micro credential courses such as:


• Certificate in Operational Excellence - AMC22150 (Special Purpose Award/QQI Level 6 – 25 Credits) or


• Certificate in Supply Chain – AMC22151 (Special Purpose Award/QQI Level 6 – 25 Credits)