| Documentation/Desk Audit |
| This is an assessment of an organizations top level documentation to determine its degree of conformance to the stated standard. |
| 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 (QMS) 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 (QMS) if it elects to add or modify its certification/registration scope. |
