The course will be beneficial for those members considering applying to UKAS for the purposes of appointment as a UK Approved Body under the UKCA system. Delegates will gain an appreciation of the rationale behind the requirements of the standard, be able to apply the standard in their role as an applicant Approved Body, be able to implement/modify their ISO/IEC 17065 processes in order to gain or maintain accreditation with confidence and understand the application of the ISO/IEC 17065 standard in relation to UKCA activities.Key topics include:
- Overview of Product and Process Certification
- Organisation & Management Structure
- Managing Impartiality
- Resource Requirements
- Process Requirements
- Management Requirements
- Application in UKCA activities
The course is aimed at any individual conducting product, process, or service certification and responsible for some aspect of quality and/or technical support activity within a certification body looking to become a UK Approved Body for the purposes of UKCA. This could include Technical Managers and Quality managers, coordinators and officers.
