Request · committee · resultHow to move toward the lead auditor evaluation
After training there is a separate stage: a panel before an evaluation committee. The full process, including requirements, the result, and what is needed to take part in third-party audits.
Key facts
- Stage
- Panel before a committee
- Requirement
- Foundation training, approved specialization, and documented experience.
- Fee
- Independent of the academic packages. It will be announced once defined.
- Authorization
- Participation in third-party audits is authorized separately.
Five milestones, in order
No milestone is skipped and none is considered met ahead of time. Whoever provides the training does not sit on the committee that evaluates.
- Foundation and specialization
Program and specialization by standard, with the implementer and internal auditor evaluations approved.
- Background review
Training, approved evaluations, and documented experience are reviewed. This determines whether requesting the panel is appropriate or whether a prior requirement is still missing.
- Request for a panel before the committee
Once the requirements are met, the panel is requested. The request does not anticipate the result nor replace any requirement.
- Evaluation and result
The committee evaluates criteria, method, and the ability to sustain conclusions. The result is reported in writing; if not approved, a re-evaluation stage exists.
- Experience and authorization
Taking part in third-party audits requires documented experience and a specific operational authorization. Audits are not assigned and employment is not guaranteed.
FAQ
What is the difference between a certificate and an authorization?
The certificate documents completed training or an approved evaluation. The operational authorization is specific to taking part in a given audit. They are different things, and one does not automatically imply the other.
Can the foundation or specialization stage be skipped?
No. The background review may recognize equivalent prior training, but the regulatory requirements must be fully met before the panel.
How much does the evaluation panel cost?
Panel and re-evaluation fees are independent of the academic packages and will be announced in writing once defined. This page does not publish amounts that have not been confirmed.
Does the evaluation guarantee work or audits?
No. There is no promise of income, audit assignments, or hiring. The evaluation recognizes professional judgment; actual activity depends on experience, applicable authorization, and real demand.