The following steps outline the CCAS assessment process from receipt of enquiry
through to registration.
| STEP 1 |
You complete the enclosed questionnaire and return to CCAS to enable
our quotation to be prepared.
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| STEP 2 |
On receiving our quotation, complete the enclosed application and return
with the fee to us.
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| STEP 3 |
We acknowledge receipt of application and agree a date for the document
review.
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| STEP 4 |
A registered Lead Auditor reviews the documented quality system (DQS).
This can be carried out either at the client's premises or at CCAS Head
Office
If DQS is acceptable, the actual compliance assessment is planned, and
a date agreed.
If DQS is not acceptable a further document review is arranged.
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| STEP 5 |
The physical assessment is conducted at your premises by the same Lead
Auditor assisted by other auditors as necessary.
If successful you are informed and certification is recommended by the
Lead Auditor.
If unsuccessful, corrective action is agreed and a further assessment
arranged if necessary.
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| STEP 6 |
A certificate of registration is raised and issued to the successful
company. The company can then apply to be listed on the DTI QA Register.
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| STEP 7 |
Surveillance visits are performed annually or at six month intervals,
which is dependant upon the size of the company. Dates shall be mutually
agreed by both parties.
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