This lively and interactive two-day course will help delegates develop their understanding of the requirements of ISO/IEC 17024 and its application to accreditation for various types of certification of persons activity.
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Overview
ISO/IEC 17024 is the International Standard relating to the conformity assessment for bodies operating certification of persons. Certification Bodies that are accredited to this standard have demonstrated an impartial and rigorous quality approach and their clients can have confidence in certified personnel.
Please ensure you read the minimum requirements for this course before booking to attend.
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Learning outcomes of this course
By the end of this course, delegates will:
- Understand the requirements for bodies certifying persons
- Have an appreciation of the intent behind various requirements of the standard
- Be able to apply the standard in their role
- Be able to implement ISO/IEC 17024 in order to gain or maintain accreditation
Delegates who attend the course in full will receive a certificate of attendance once their invoice has been settled.
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Key topics
- Overview of Persons Certification
- Understanding, Interpretation and Application of ISO/IEC 17024
- General Requirements
- Structural Requirements
- Resource Requirements
- Records and Information
- Certification Schemes
- Certification Process Requirements
- Management System Requirements
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Who should attend?
The course is designed for anyone who is responsible for setting up, implementing or maintaining systems within a Certification Body for persons, and is particularly beneficial to those who are looking to gain accreditation to ISO/IEC 17024:2012.
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Minimum requirements
Delegates will need access to the ISO/IEC 17024:2012 Standard, either electronic or hard copy. Standards can be purchased from BSI or ISO.
UKAS Academy virtual courses are usually delivered via the Adobe Connect application. Download links for this free programme can be found within our minimum requirements.
Any additional requirements will be detailed in the joining instructions sent after a booking has been confirmed.
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Meet the trainers
All UKAS trainers are dedicated professionals with years of practical experience in their specialist areas. Many UKAS trainers have previously worked as Assessment Managers, giving delegates the benefit of their wealth of knowledge.
