You want your firm to be third party certified, but how do you achieve that accreditation? We explain the process.

Factfile

  • Many UKAS-accredited certification bodies exist, most operating along similar principles
  • Firms should aim to interview several bodies before choosing which one to work with
  • The process begins with a firm’s documents being assessed against the relevant standard(s)
  • A physical assessment will ensure that the actual process being used is the same as that documented
  • Regular surveillance will continue during the certification period

Source

Electrical and Mechanical Contractor

Postscript

Chris Ottaway manages the ECA's free management systems helpline for members (tel: 01277 363653). He is md of Ottaway & Associates.