Requirements for Certification
Requirements for Certification / V14 2025-04-01
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, with the following options for certification cycle and certificate dates for each individual site: a. all training sites within the multisite training provider are aligned to the same certification date with the central function. All sites within the multisite training provider will be included on a single certificate. Audit deadlines for all sites are the same and follow the central function, or
b. each individual site has a separate certificate with audit dates based on that certificate cycle instead of the central function. The annual sampling plan for each of the individual sites must follow a successful audit of the central function Individual sites can transition between the two options above if the certification body and the training provider agree to adjust the audit plan and do so without exceeding 12-months between audits at each individual site .
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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 required only in one of the settings if the lesson plan and the learning materials are common in the different settings. However, the audit will verify that the required physical equipment in the GWO module is in place, and that risks which are specific for each of the settings have been assessed. Specific requirements for digital learning delivery are address in 6.4.3, 6.4.4, 6.4.5, and 6.4.6 b. if a GWO module has already been certified for digital learning delivery at any other site, the audit will focus on the qualification of the instructors and that the required equipment is in place for the digital learning delivery
c. initial certification audits must always be physical visits, at least for the witnessing of training in the Stage 2 audit
7.2.2 In the case where a multi-site training provider has one single instructor (qualified to deliver a specific GWO module across different sites), witnessing the instructor delivering the GWO standard is required only once
7.3 Methodology for Auditing a Multi-Site Training Provider Using Site Sampling: Surveillance (and Surveillance Re-certification) 7.3.1 All sites must be audited every year. For sites where an audit will not be conducted by the certification body in a specific year (according to the sampling plan) an internal audit (done by a GWO qualified internal auditor) must be conducted
7.3.2 The central site must always be included in the annual sampling plan
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