| Documentation/Desk Audit |
| This is an assessment of an organizations top level documentation to determine its degree of conformance to the stated standard. |
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Pre-Assessment |
| This Audit is an On-Site readiness review of an organization’s quality management system to determine the level of compliance prior to the actual and formal Certification Audit. |
| Certification/Registration |
| This is an assessment of an organization quality management system to determine conformance to the desired standard. The outcome of this assessment will determine if the organization will attain Certification/Registration status. |
| Surveillance Assessment |
| These assessments are conducted periodically to assure an organizations continuous compliance after having successfully attained Certification/Registration. These assessments are typically shorter with fewer elements in review, and emphasis is placed on continual compliance and improvement. |
| Transfer Audits |
| This assessment of the quality management system is for organizations planning to transfer their certification services and have ISA as their registrar. |
| Modification of Scope |
| This is an assessment of the organization’s quality management system if it elects to add or modify its certification/registration scope. |
