Report Approval Form

Please copy the exact file name to assist admin in identifying the correct approved version.
1. Has the scope of the management system/ certification been confirmed including the below?
- Name of the entity/entities - Sites - Description of services/ activities
2. Has the profile of the organisation been confirmed including the below?
- risk/ complexity - effective number of personnel
3. The report easy to understand and well presented.
- Spelling, grammar - Format/ layout - Paragraph numbering etc
4. The report contains sufficient information on the below.
- Information to show whether or not all requirements are met - Information to show the audit plan was followed - Evidence of what was sighted eg dates, references, results etc
5. The author of the report has adequately done the below points.
- Made a clear recommendation - Supported recommendation with findings - Shown good judgement and reliability?
6. The organisation’s processes have been clearly articulated..
7. The SPRCE Structure has been used.
- Situation described (context, circumstances etc) - Processes (inputs, activities and outcomes defined, integrated QSE) - Risks (difficulties in achieving intended outcomes) - Controls (procedures, training, audits/checks, testing, responsibilities, supervision etc) - Effectiveness (outcomes monitored, objectives met etc)
8. The auditor has demonstrated the audit has been conducted in sufficient depth to gain a reasonable understanding of the level of systematic conformance to the specified requirements.
9. Are the processes sufficiently integrated across quality, safety etc?
10. Any issues/NC's have been fully explained in the report.
11. The issues/NC's have been clearly explained so they can be addressed by the client and checked for resolution by admin.
If no NC's skip question.
12. Any previous non-conformances have been properly addressed in the report and closed out.
If no NC's skip question.
13. Have issues/ NCs been addressed as findings, not instructions?
14. There is sufficient detail included on the key areas below.
- Non-conformance/corrective actions - Internal audits - Management reviews - Objectives - Improvements
15. Is the management system common/ integrated across sites and activities in scope?
Report Approval Decision
Approval Date

By submitting this form, you confirm that you have checked that this report meets Certex requirements and you approve/not approve this report as Certification Manager. Refer to the Mgmt Checklist - Approval on OneHub for details.

NOTE: If this report is not approved, a second submission of this form will need to be made once report is approved.