Gap analysis (optional). This is an initial assessment of your system to the determined scope, resulting in a report that will give you an indication of your readiness for the formal stages of certification.
Stage 1 audit. This is a review of the documentation and your organisation to ensure your management system meets all the mandatory requirements of the relevant standards to which you are pursuing certification for and review your readiness for the stage 2 audit.
Stage 2 audit. At this audit, the team at Adaptive will verify that your system is implemented to the degree necessary to achieve certification.
Certification! Once the auditor’s report has been reviewed by our compliance team, a certification decision will be made and, assuming all requirements have been met, you will be issued a certificate of certification, valid for 3 years.
Surveillance. Following certification, a surveillance audit will take place within 12 months or achieving certification (and 24 months) to ensure your system continues to operate effectively. Adaptive Certifications plans surveillance audits and activities to suit your needs. Your auditor will discuss the program with you during your stage 2 audit and determine how we can structure the audit to meet your ongoing requirements.
Re-certification. Prior to the expiry of your certificate, Adaptive Certifications will carry out your triennial audit to ensure compliance is maintained against relevant standards.
Please see Certification Guides & Minimum Requirements (adaptivecert.com.au) to assist with your preparation and the process.