Personnel Certification Bodies
ISO/IEC 17024
Personnel certification bodies assess and certify individuals against defined competence requirements. GTAF accreditation addresses the integrity of examination and certification processes, competence criteria, impartiality and controls supporting consistent certification decisions.
Competence, impartiality and confidence
GTAF’s accreditation approach is designed to provide a structured, evidence-based evaluation of organizations performing conformity assessment activities. The emphasis is on technical competence, impartiality, consistent processes and confidence in results or certification decisions.
Competence schemes
Defined competence requirements, assessment criteria and certification rules for each personnel category.
Fair assessment
Secure, valid and reliable examination or assessment arrangements.
Impartial certification
Controls protecting candidates and certification decisions from conflicts of interest.
Continued competence
Appropriate recertification, surveillance or continuing competence arrangements where required.
Define the scope with precision
The accreditation scope should clearly describe the activities, sectors, methods, schemes or technical fields for which competence is demonstrated.
- Auditors and assessors
- Technical and specialist personnel
- Safety and inspection personnel
- Professional and occupational competence schemes
Evidence that supports reliable outcomes
Assessment considers the organization’s documented arrangements and their effective implementation. Depending on the programme and scope, evidence may include:
- Competent personnel and defined responsibilities
- Controlled procedures, records and technical methods
- Suitable facilities, equipment and resources
- Impartiality and confidentiality controls
- Quality assurance, monitoring and continual improvement
- Effective handling of complaints, appeals or feedback where applicable
A clear path from application to surveillance
The detailed sequence is tailored to the programme and requested scope, while maintaining a consistent accreditation decision framework.
Scheme
Scheme and criteria review
Assessment personnel
Assessment personnel and resource evaluation
Witnessing of examination or assessment
Witnessing of examination or assessment
Corrective action review
Corrective action review
Accreditation decision
Accreditation decision and surveillance
Frequently asked questions
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