FAQ 5

What level of depth and what amount of detail must be documented in the competence criteria?

STANDARD: ISO/IEC 17011  ·  CLAUSE: 6.1.2  ·  TOPIC: Competence of AB personnel

Answer:

The competency criteria should address the functions listed in Annex A per accreditation scheme (as a minimum) – for example, Team Leader, Assessor, Expert, Decision-Maker, or the corresponding persons involved in the function as a whole: the assessment team, the decision-making committee or process, etc.  The competence criteria should be documented to the extent necessary to ensure that competent persons are chosen for their function/role in the accreditation process.