Organisation certification
Assessment of governance, competence, service delivery, evidence and quality controls within a defined organisational scope.
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Certification founded on independent assessment and continuing oversight
WNA certification confirms conformity with defined programme requirements for a stated subject, scope and validity period. It is maintained through surveillance, change control and public verification.
Certification routes
Assurance matched to the subject assessed
Product certification
Assessment of product identity, composition, substantiation, testing, manufacturing controls and specified claims.
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Controlled use of an Association mark following certification against the applicable product and claim criteria.
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Review of provider governance, curriculum, learning outcomes and assessment against the relevant education standard.
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Assurance principles
A certification decision is more than a document review
- Eligibility and scope are confirmed before substantive assessment begins.
- Evidence is assessed by persons with competence appropriate to the scheme and subject.
- Findings are classified, communicated and resolved under controlled requirements.
- The final decision is made by authorised personnel independent of the assessment activity.
- Certification status and approved scope are published through the Public Register where the scheme requires.
- Surveillance, renewal and change notification preserve confidence throughout the certification period.
Meaning and limits
Certification is specific, not general endorsement
Certification applies only to the subject, scheme, scope, version and period identified in the controlled record. It does not constitute regulatory approval, legal advice, medical advice, a guarantee of performance or endorsement of matters outside the certified scope.
The certificate holder remains responsible for continuing conformity, accurate representation, legal compliance and prompt notification of changes that may affect certification.
Application route
Determine the appropriate certification programme
Provide the subject, markets, intended claims and assurance objective so that scope and eligibility can be considered.