NAS — National Assurance Standard

DEMONSTRATION VIEW – FICTIONAL RECORDS ONLY

Assessor Management

ISO 17065 § 7.1 Competence of Personnel

ISO 17065 Separation Requirement

ASSESSORS CANNOT MAKE CERTIFICATION DECISIONS

ISO 17065 requires separation between assessment and certification decision activities. Assessors conduct assessments and make recommendations. Only designated decision-makers (Tony Jeeves, Barry Graham) can grant, refuse, suspend, or withdraw certification.

ISO 17065 § 7.1 Competence Requirements

Personnel Competence: The certification body shall have documented requirements for competence of personnel involved in the certification process.

Key Requirements:

  • Define competence criteria for assessors (education, training, experience)
  • Provide scheme-specific training
  • Monitor assessor performance through review of reports and witness assessments
  • Maintain records of qualifications, training, and experience
  • Ensure continuing professional development (CPD)
  • Require conflict of interest declarations