Conformity assessment is the name generally given to the processes used to demonstrate that products, processes, services, persons, systems or bodies meet specific requirements. In particular, the following definitions are of importance: Certification process All activities by which a certification body establishes that a person fulfils specified competence requirements, including application, evaluation, decision on certification, surveillance and recertification, use of certificates and logos/marks. Certification scheme Specific certification requirements related to specified categories of persons to which the same particular standards and rules, and the same procedures apply. As a consequence, conformity assessment of persons, in truth, can be carried out by a first, second or third party.
First party conformity assessment or self-declaration The person that operates and maintains the device declares that they conform to specific standards or requirements and produces relevant materials to show evidence of that fact. Second party conformity assessment carried out by the owner A person or organisation that has a direct interest in verifying the performance of a person operating or maintaining their amusement device carries out this conformity assessment. Third party conformity assessment carried out by an independent body An organisation which is independent of the owner carries out the conformity assessment usually called certification. This provides the highest level of assurance. This will largely depend on the existence of unambiguous specifications or standards against which a person can be assessed.
ADISCC offers, as its scope, Conformity Assessments for the certification of persons. The schemes will generally lead to an accredited industry standard certificate of competency or equivalent and, following initial assessment and action planning, the subsequent assessment and certification will be through a systematic program of work-based surveillance and regular re-certification. Direct assessment, supervision of practice, and access to peer-reviewed industry resources will support the achievement of competences. Scheme design involves the planning, primarily for individuals rather than groups, a mix of observation and document assessment opportunities matching the component units in the certification of persons or other valid goals of your organisational needs.
