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Personnel Certification

Professional Credentials

Credentials based on demonstrated competence

BSQC personnel certification assesses whether an individual meets the competence requirements of a defined certification scheme. Each scheme identifies its job or task scope, prerequisites, assessment methods, pass requirements, code of conduct, surveillance and recertification rules.

IMPORTANT DISTINCTION

Training develops knowledge and skills. Certification independently assesses whether specified competence requirements have been met. Completing a course does not automatically confer certification, and purchasing training does not guarantee a positive certification decision.

Proposed Certification Portfolio

Credential Proposed assessment components
BSQC Certified Quality Management Systems Internal Auditor Eligibility review, knowledge examination, audit-planning task and code of conduct
BSQC Certified Quality Management Systems Lead Auditor (ISO 9001) Knowledge examination, case-based audit exercise, audit experience evidence and professional interview
BSQC Certified Environmental Management Systems Auditor (ISO 14001) Examination, environmental-aspects case, legal-awareness evidence and audit competence
BSQC Certified Occupational Health & Safety Management Systems Auditor (ISO 45001) Examination, hazard/risk case, worker-participation scenario and audit competence
BSQC Certified Information Security Management Systems Auditor (ISO/IEC 27001) Examination, ISMS risk/control case and audit evidence
BSQC Certified Integrated Management Systems Lead Auditor Multi-standard examination, integrated audit case and relevant audit experience
BSQC Certified Quality Assurance Professional Quality principles, process controls, evidence analysis, corrective action and ethics assessment
BSQC Certified Quality Manager Management-system design knowledge, performance case, leadership evidence and professional interview

Personnel Certification Pathway

1

Select the scheme and read the scheme handbook.

2

Submit identity, education, training and experience evidence.

3

Complete application and eligibility review.

4

Undertake the required examination, practical assessment and/or interview.

5

Receive an independent certification decision.

6

Accept the code of conduct and rules for use of the credential.

7

Maintain CPD, professional practice and surveillance records.

8

Apply for recertification before expiry.

Assessment Principles

  • Validity: Assessment measures the competence described by the scheme.
  • Reliability: Scoring and decision rules are applied consistently.
  • Fairness: Reasonable adjustments are available without lowering competence requirements.
  • Security: Examination items, identity checks, proctoring data and results are controlled.
  • Independence: Assessors and decision-makers disclose conflicts and follow separation requirements.
  • Appealability: Candidates may challenge process or decision through the published appeals route.

Example Recertification Evidence

  • Continuing professional development relevant to the certified scope.
  • Recent audit, quality or management practice.
  • Declaration of complaints, disciplinary matters and conflicts.
  • Continued agreement to the code of conduct.
  • Re-examination or reassessment where the scheme, standard or risk requires it.

Credential naming rule

Individuals should describe themselves using the exact credential title and certificate number. They must not claim that ISO personally certified them, that they are accredited beyond the scheme scope, or that their credential authorises activities reserved by law or another professional body.

Reasonable adjustments

Candidates may request reasonable adjustments during application. BSQC will consider disability, health, language and access needs while protecting assessment validity, security and fairness. Evidence may be requested where appropriate. Adjustments do not remove or reduce the competence being assessed.

Malpractice & misconduct

Impersonation, collusion, unauthorised materials, disclosure of examination content, falsified evidence, bribery or misuse of credentials may result in termination, invalidation, suspension or withdrawal and may be reported where required by law or scheme rules.

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