How to apply
Please download and complete the application
form, making sure that you include any additional materials
requested. Then return to us by post or courier.
Application checklist
When applying for certification, please make sure to include
the following information/materials with your application:
- provide full mailing and business details in section 1
- specify the type of scheme you wish to apply for in section 2
- obtain signatures from your proposer and seconder in section
9
- sign and date the declaration in section 8
- include documentary evidence to support your technical / academic qualifications
- include a copy of your certificate of successful completion of auditor training
- record sufficient work experience in section 7
- payment of the application fee
If you are submitting audit logs with your application, we also need you to:
- complete your audit logs in full, providing all details listed at the head of each
column
- supply the contact details of the directing and guiding lead auditor who we may contact to confirm your competence
Payment
At the application stage, please send only the application fee.
An application fee is payable for each separate scheme that you are applying for if you are applying for certification in more than one scheme. The application fee
is separate
from the certification fee which we will ask you for, when your application has
been accepted and we know your grade. Please refer to fees
& payment.
Application assessment
The application process has 4 stages:
- administrative check (by the certification officer)
- technical evaluation (by the reviewing officer)
- certification decision (by the certification manager)
- offer of certification (by the certification manager)
Processing time
We aim to process your application within 4-5 weeks. The duration
may vary depending on the time required to check the information
that you have submitted with your application. Ensuring that
you supply all of the requested information with your application
will minimise delays.