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ACI Global s ISO Witnessed Skills Activity for all Professionals
**Empowering Professionals Through ISO Skills Assessments**
Ian Erskine Discusses - Empowering Professionals Through ISO Skills Assessments
ISO Skills Assessments play a crucial role in ensuring professionals and organizations maintain industry standards, credibility, and continuous improvement. In this episode, Ian Erskine, Managing Director & CEO of ACI Global & e-Quip, explores how ACI Global’s Skills Assessments are directly linked to the ISO Witnessed Activity process, providing candidates with internationally recognized certifications.
These assessments go beyond traditional evaluation methods by integrating real-world application and compliance with ISO standards, allowing businesses to enhance workforce competence, sustainability, and corporate responsibility. Ian discusses how these assessments contribute to a more resilient, future-ready workforce and the long-term benefits of adopting ACI Global’s certification programs. He also shares insights on how organizations can get started with the assessment process and leverage it for sustained success.
With a strong commitment to Accelerating Continuous Improvement (ACI), ACI Global provides an innovative approach to professional development that aligns with global best practices. By focusing on competence, skills, and capability, companies can ensure their teams remain competitive in a rapidly evolving business landscape.
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In today's fast-paced world, the need for verified skills and competencies is more critical than ever. ACI Global's ISO Witnessed Activity is a comprehensive program designed to ensure that learners not only gain knowledge but also have their capabilities and competence verified. This initiative is a game-changer in professional development, providing a structured framework for skill verification and merit validation.
What is ACI Global's ISO Witnessed Skills Activity?
ACI Global's ISO Witnessed Activity is a unique program that focuses on evaluating and verifying the skills and competencies of learners. This is not just about acquiring knowledge; it's about ensuring that learners can apply what they have learned in real-world scenarios. The program aims to bridge the gap between learning and professional application, thereby enhancing the overall quality of professional development.
Capability and Competence Verified
One of the primary goals of the ACI Global ISO Witnessed Activity is to have learners' capabilities and competence verified. This means that each participant undergoes a rigorous assessment process that evaluates their ability to apply learned skills in practical situations. By doing so, the program ensures that learners are not only knowledgeable but also capable of executing tasks effectively.
Professional Development Review
A key component of the ACI Global ISO Witnessed Activity is the Professional Development Review. This review process is integral to validating the merit of participants. It provides a structured approach to assess the progress and achievements of learners, offering a clear pathway for continued growth and development. This review is essential for professionals looking to enhance their skills and stay competitive in their respective fields.
Merit Validated
Merit validation is a critical aspect of the ACI Global ISO Witnessed Activity. By validating the merit of learners, the program ensures that participants are recognized for their achievements and contributions. This validation process is crucial for career advancement and personal growth, as it provides tangible evidence of a learner's abilities and accomplishments.
Skills Verified
The verification of skills is at the heart of the ACI Global ISO Witnessed Activity. The program employs a comprehensive evaluation process to verify that learners have acquired the necessary skills to excel in their professional roles. This verification is not just a formality; it is a testament to the learner's dedication and expertise, providing them with a competitive edge in the job market.
In conclusion, ACI Global's ISO Witnessed Activity offers a robust framework for verifying and validating the skills and competencies of learners. By focusing on capability verified, competence verified, and merit validated, the program ensures that participants are well-equipped to meet the demands of their professions. Whether you're looking to advance your career or enhance your skill set, this program is an invaluable resource for professional development.
Embrace the opportunity to have your skills verified and your merit validated with ACI Global's ISO Witnessed Activity, a comprehensive overview can be seen below.
ISO Witnessed, End of Course or RPL Activity Overview
World's Best Practice: ACI Global's ISO Witnessed Activity verifies and validates a candidates "Competency and Capability through Accelerating Continuous Improvement" to drive World's Best Practice methodology by Observing in person and in Real Time a candidates actions and interaction with stakeholders, addressing an issue or issues at any given point of time. The following are examples where ACI Global will use the ISO Witnessed Activity:
- Completion of a course or program prior to issuing a Diploma and ISO Personal Certification ID;
- Assessing a candidates prior learning or current capability: and,
- Prior to re issue of a candidates Diploma and ISO Personal Certification ID upon expiry (3 Years).
The key steps of the ISO Witnessed Activity Process undertaken by the Learner or Professional are as Follows:
- Learner achieves Graduate Status having completed successfully a course or program and elects to undertake the Witnessed Activity;
- Confirmation in writing that the Candidate have a Confidentiality Agreement in place with the Sponsoring or Facilitating Organisation;
- Confirmation that the Learner has the correct Public Liability Insurances in place;
- Confirmation of Independent Skills Examiner with signed Agreement in place;
- Witnessed Activity Plans approved by both Candidate, Sponsoring or Facilitating Organisation and Skills Examiner;
- Witnessed Activity undertaken involving Candidate undertaking an evaluation activity as outlined within the approved Plan as submitted to the Skills Examiner and the candidates Sponsoring or facilitating Organisation;
- Witnessed Activity Evaluation Report released and provided to the Sponsoring or Facilitating Organisation;
- Witnessed Activity Report on the Candidates evaluation by the Skills Examiner on their Capability provided to the Candidate;
- Witnessed Activity Report signed off by both the Candidate and the Skills Examiner;
- Dependant on the results of the Witnessed Activity the Candidate is assessed as either Capable or Not Yet Capable;
- If the Candidate is assessed as Competent and Capable by the assigned Skill’s Examiner they are issued an ISO Personal Identity Card with full details of the learning Transcript which ties into the candidates existing Diploma stating their "Capability" has been Verified by a Witnessed Activity involving either a Sponsoring or Facilitating Organisation;
- If the Candidate is assessed as not yet capable additional learning is undertaken under the Candidates CPD agreement with plans put in place to undertake a Witnessed Activity at a future date as agreed between the Candidate and their assigned Facilitator or Mentor.
ISO Witnessed Activity: All ACI Global Business Professionals have and continue to undergo Peer view through a "ISO Witnessed Activity" in accordance with their Triennial (3) year "CPD Agreement"
ISO Witnessed Activity Process (Example Lead Auditor Quality Management Systems)
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Organisation where Witnessed Activity was performed
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Date Witnessed Activity performed
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Planning
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Skills - Introduce each of the following topics to demonstrate your Skill
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Demonstrated Yes or No
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Competent/Capable Yes or No
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Demonstrate that the Organisations legal registers will be reviewed to ensure all Acts, Regulations, Codes of Practice and Industry Standards reflect any changes that may have occurred, since its last review; and, any changes to the organisations business scope as reflected within the existing certification or business Scope.
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Demonstrate that verification and validation of the Legal Registers will be checked with the review of all risk related documentation.
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Demonstrate that the audit process will involve discussions with all within both the Executive and Leadership Teams of the organisation, where possible and practical to do so. The organisations strategic business and continuity plans will also be discussed and sighted if possible.
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Demonstrate that the organisation has been advised that selected documentation relating to Risk for example Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS), Job Safety Analysis Environmental Safety (JSEA) Inspection Test Plans (ITP) as specific to the organisations operations will need to be sampled in line with the Legal Registers;
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Demonstrate that the Location of the Audit has been confirmed;
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Demonstrate that a full and detailed summary of times and requirements planning and understanding of the business under audit has been provided to the client.
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Conduct Opening Meeting
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Skills - Each of the following topics will be assessed so as to demonstrate your Skill
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Demonstrated Yes or No
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Competent/Capable Yes or No
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Demonstrate planning and understanding of the business under audit;
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How the audit will be conducted;
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Confidentiality Issues addressed;
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Presentation of Auditors if applicable;
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Explain that Guides will be needed at all times;
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Scope of the audit;
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Objectives;
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Confirm audit activities within the plan;
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Confirm audit Timetable, Breaks etc;
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Interview schedules;
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Explain auditing is only a Sampling Process;
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Explain that issues will be discussed as they arise;
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Timing of close out of possible NCR's;
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Explain auditing is only a Sampling Process;
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Explain that issues will be discussed as they arise;
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Timing of close out of possible NCR's;
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Advise client of appeals procedure;
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Request advice related to emergency evacuation procedure.
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Ask Questions;
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Personnel Interviewed, Communications and Security of Information
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Skills - Each of the following topics will need to be demonstrated, Your Skill by (Showing you have asked the auditee the question and received a satisfactory response to your question or questions)
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Demonstrated Yes or No
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Competent/Capable Yes or No
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Interviews undertaken see (Audit Requirements)
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Interview techniques demonstrated
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Team conferring during the audit - Team Leader Only
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Trainees assisted where necessary - Team Leader Only
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Notes Secured;
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Audit requirements - Quality Management Systems ISO 9001:2015, ISO 19011:2018 and ISO 17021:2015
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ISO 9001:2015 Clauses – Cover each of the clauses (and associated sub clauses) of the standard by (Interviewing the auditee for evidence of conformance)
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Demonstrated Yes or No
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Competent/Capable Yes or No
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Context of the Organisation
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Leadership
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Planning
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Support
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Operations;
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Performance evaluation
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Improvement
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Closing Meeting
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Skills - Each of the following topics need to be covered to demonstrated your Skill
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Demonstrated Yes or No
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Competent/Capable Yes or No
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Audit outcomes presented
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Roles assigned - Team Leader only
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Audit outcomes understood by the auditee
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Any specific situations encountered during the audit discussed
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Follow up measures if applicable
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Performance evaluation
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Auditee thanked
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Candidate is Capable / Not Yet Capable
Skill Examiners Comments:.....................................................
Requirements to gain capability where applicable:.............................
Skill Examiner Declaration
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Declaration
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I confirm the above Report is a true reflection of the Skills demonstrated by the Candidate as verified and validated by viewing the video/s of the skill assessment;
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I confirm there are no undeclared potential conflicts of interest in the conduct of the above skills examination;
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I confirm I have checked the auditor has the correct industry code/s;
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I confirm I have examined the candidates record of learning to ensure all required audit checklists have been assessed and marked as competent;
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I confirm that I have checked the candidates record of learning to verify that the candidate meets the requirements of Clause 7 of ISO 19011;
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I confirm that I am an ACI Global Certified Skill Examiner, and I have conducted this examination in accordance with ACI Global requirements as an International Certified;
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I confirm I have provided a copy of the examination to the candidate.
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Examiner Name:/..............................
Signature:..................................
Date:......................
Candidate to Complete
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Declaration
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I confirm the above Report is a true reflection of the Skills demonstrated by the Candidate as verified and validated by viewing the video/s of the skill assessment;
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I confirm there are no undeclared potential conflicts of interest in the conduct of the above skills examination;
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I confirm I have checked the auditor has the correct industry code/s;
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I confirm I have examined the candidates record of learning to ensure all required audit checklists have been assessed and marked as competent;
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I confirm that I have checked the candidates record of learning to verify that the candidate meets the requirements of Clause 7 of ISO 19011;
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I confirm that I am an ACI Global Certified Skill Examiner, and I have conducted this examination in accordance with ACI Global requirements as an International Certified;
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I confirm I have provided a copy of the examination to the candidate.
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Capability Verified by a Witnessed Activity
Demonstrate the Verification of Capability or Merit by a "Witnessed Activity" (T&C 3.27) in undertaking a Document Review audit validating the following.
- Conformance to ISO 19011 Clause 7 applicability Competency, Awareness and Training;
- Conformance to ISO 10015:2019 Quality management - Guidelines for competence management and people development;
- Demonstrate a specific task, skill, activity or audit planning and execution;
- Demonstrate the Possession of the necessary Industry Codes or Personal Skills Logs:
- Demonstrate the ability to perform a a specific Task/s, Skill, Activity or Documentation review on an Organisations Requirement "Context of the Organisation";
Insurances - Public Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance Requirements for Professionals
It is a requirement for all Professionals undertaking audits on behalf of third parties that you are covered for both Public Liability and Professional Indemnity Insurance.
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