ISO/IEC 17024
Accreditation for Personnel
Personnel accreditation requirements.
Personnel certification confirms that an individual has the knowledge and skills to do a defined job, such as auditor, inspector or technician. ISO/IEC 17024 sets the requirements for the bodies that certify persons.
ANAP accredits personnel certification bodies and also sets personnel accreditation requirements. The assessment looks at the certification scheme, how examinations are developed and run, and how impartiality is protected.
What we offer
Accreditation for Personnel: what is covered
Certification scheme review
Evaluation of the competence requirements, prerequisites and criteria that define each certification.
Examination assessment
Review of how examinations are designed, secured, administered and marked so they are fair and valid.
Impartiality and confidentiality
Checks that decisions are free from conflicts of interest and candidate information is protected.
Surveillance and recertification
Assessment of how the body confirms that certified persons stay competent over time.
How it works
The accreditation process
Apply
Submit your application and the scope you want accredited.
Systems assessment
Your documented system is reviewed against the standard.
Assessment
Assessors evaluate your competence and operations in practice.
Review
The assessment report is independently reviewed.
Certificate
If appropriate, the accreditation certificate is issued.
Benefits
Why it matters
- Credible certification of individual competence
- Fair and valid examinations
- Recognition for the certified person's profession
- Employers can rely on certificates when hiring
- A defined route for recertification
Who it is for
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Is personnel certification the same as a training certificate?+
No. A training certificate shows attendance or completion of a course. Personnel certification confirms demonstrated competence, usually through an independent examination.
Does the certified person need to renew?+
Certification is normally time-limited, with surveillance or recertification to confirm continuing competence.