A structured, impartial and evidence-based journey designed to evaluate laboratory competence and support consistent accreditation decisions.
CAF's assessment approach focuses on objective evidence across technical competence and management systems.
Understanding the laboratory, proposed scope and applicable accreditation requirements.
Reviewing relevant documentation, procedures and evidence against applicable criteria.
Assigning suitable assessors and technical experts with relevant knowledge and professional experience.
Objective evaluation of facilities, personnel, resources, methods and implementation.
Assessment findings are documented and considered using adequate, traceable evidence.
Accreditation decisions are made through the applicable CAF decision process based on assessment evidence.
CAF ensures assessors and technical experts have appropriate knowledge, qualifications, competence and relevant professional experience in applicable laboratory disciplines.
Relevant technical understanding of the applicable laboratory discipline and requirements.
Appropriate professional and technical qualifications for the assessment assignment.
Relevant professional experience supporting objective and meaningful assessment.