Accreditation for Certification of Persons

CADAC provides an internationally recognized accreditation program tailored for the certification of individuals. This program is designed in accordance with the ISO/IEC 17024: Conformity assessment – General requirements for bodies operating certification of persons, a globally accepted standard. The primary goal of this standard is to ensure that certification bodies operate in an impartial, consistent, and reliable manner while assessing the competence of individuals.

The accreditation scheme developed under ISO/IEC 17024 focuses on establishing a uniform benchmark for organizations to evaluate personnel's knowledge, skills, and abilities. It ensures that certifications issued by accredited bodies meet international requirements, fostering trust among employers, industries, and regulatory authorities.

Key Objectives of ISO/IEC 17024 Accreditation:

• Impartiality: Ensures that the certification process is unbiased and free from conflicts of interest.
• Competence Evaluation: Verifies that individuals possess the requisite knowledge, skills, and competence necessary for specific job roles or tasks.
• Consistency: Promotes uniformity in the assessment processes across industries and geographic regions.
• Market Credibility: Enhances global recognition and acceptance of certifications, thereby increasing the value for certified individuals and the organizations employing them.
• Regulatory Compliance: Aligns certifications with industry regulations, standards, and best practices.

Accreditation under this scheme covers various sectors and professional fields, enabling Certification Bodies to provide verifiable credentials for individuals who meet specific criteria. This process is vital in industries where competence directly impacts public safety, regulatory compliance, and organizational efficiency.