Training systems
Requirements for Certification / V13 2023-12-04
7.1.3 The multi-site training provider shall identify its central function. The central function is part of the training provider and shall not be sub-contracted to an external organisation
7.1.4 The central function shall have organisational authority to solely define, establish and maintain the single management system
7.1.5 The multi-site training provider´s single management system shall be subject to a centralised management review
7.1.6 All training sites shall be subject to the multi-site training provider’s internal audit programme
7.1.7 The central function shall be responsible for ensuring that data is collected and analysed from all training sites. It shall be able to demonstrate its authority and ability to initiate organisational change as required regarding (but not limited) to:
a.
system documentation and system changes
b.
management review
c.
complaints
d.
evaluation of corrective actions
e. internal audit planning and evaluation of the results; and
f. statutory and regulatory requirements pertaining to the applicable standard(s)
7.1.8 A multi-site training provider need not be a unique legal entity, but all training sites shall have a legal or contractual link with the central function of the organisation and be subject to a single management system, which is laid down, established and subject to continuous surveillance and internal audits by the central function. This means that the central function has rights to require training sites to implement corrective actions when needed. Where applicable, this should be set out in the formal agreement between the central function and the training sites 7.1.9 This document shall not be used for situations where independent training providers are collected together by another independent organisation (e.g. consulting company or an artificial organisation) under the umbrella of a single management system 7.1.10 A training provider currently having separate certificates for each individual site can transition into a multi-site scheme certificate, providing the requirements above are met, and all training sites, training settings and GWO modules are in the same certification cycle
7.2 Methodology for Auditing a Multi-Site Training Provider Using Site Sampling: Initial Certification
7.2.1 The general requirements for initial certification will apply:
a. no sampling is allowed (all modules must be audited at each individual site by the external auditor). If a specific module is to be taught in different settings, witnessing of training is
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