IRCA and RABQSA - Further details of bi-lateral agreement
Reference: IRCA news, 1 June 2006
Mutual Recognition of Training Certification
On the 16 May 2006 the International Register of Certified Auditors (IRCA) and RABQSA International (RABQSA), signed a Bi-lateral Agreement for the mutual recognition of training and examination certificates.
Mutual recognition is based on respective peer evaluation.? Phase I of the peer evaluation process has been completed, and IRCA is pleased to advise that the following IRCA Training Courses will be recognized by RABQSA for the purposes of RABQSA auditor certification as detailed in the following table:
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ISO 9000:2000 Series Auditor/Lead Auditor course (IRCA/2245) |
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QMS Lead Auditor course (TCD-17) |
Internal QMS Auditor course (IRCA/2180) + ISO 9000:2000 Series Foundation course (IRCA/2001) |
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QMS Internal Auditor Course (TCD-24) |
OH&SMS Auditor/Lead Auditor course (IRCA/2020) |
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OHS Management Systems Auditor course (TCD-22) |
EMS Auditor/Lead Auditor training course (IRCA/2017) |
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EMS Lead Auditor course (TCD-20) |
EMS Conversion Auditor course (IRCA/2070) |
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EMS Auditor Training for QMS-Experienced Auditors (TCD-19) |
Phase II of peer evaluation will be completed 31 August.? Training Organizations will be advised of any additions to the above table as appropriate.
Incorporation of the RABQSA and IRCA Logos into Training Organization Material.
The use of the RABQSA logo and the related statement is discretionary. Where a Training Organization elects to note IRCA and RABQSA mutual recognition on training documents, and related marketing and administrative material, the following notation is to be used:?
“This training course and certificate of attainment is recognized by RABQSA as meeting the requirement for RABQSA certification to [insert type of certification]”
Note: Under no circumstances is the notation to be amended, altered or placed out of context.
The rules for use for the IRCA logo for IRCA Training Organizations remain as per the IRCA criteria.
Should you require further information, please feel free to contact me at your convenience.
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Teresa Folkes |
7th July 2006 |
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