ISO CERTIFICATION STEPS FOR EDUCATIONAL

INSTITUTIONS
1.The organization should develop a formal Quality Management System that meet the
requirements of the appropriate ISO Standard (ie ISO 9000). This includes development of
documented policies, procedures and instructions and their effective implementation
throughout the organization.From the practical standpoint, many companies should already
have some systems in place, hence it is a mater of fine-tuning the existing processes ( some
areas might require more attention, etc) to meet the standard. At this stage, it is important
that a qualified individual should come in to ascertain the amount of work required to be
done.

2. Next, it is essential to provide awareness training to management staff. The purpose is to

give awareness of the benefits and the repercussions if a formal management system is not
being established. Usually, at this stage, a working or steering committee is form to co-
ordinate the exercise.

3. This stage relates to the development of the documented system. Here, it is stress that
we need not document every activity but that the system needs to document what the
Standard demands and the necessary controls. Normally, a Quality Policy Manual is
established whereby the procedures and work instructions are included.
Procedures define how specific functions or department fulfil those policies whilst Works
instructions defines detail or specific activities or control.

In the Quality Manual, the following are normally included:

• Policy statement;
• Organization and responsibilities;
• Description of quality system;
• Cross reference to standard;
• Revision control and
• Controlled distribution
For the procedures, it includes at least the following Scope of application;

• Methods and responsibilities;

• Manager’s approval;
• Controlled distribution and
• Revision control
• To develop the Quality system, it normally takes about 12 to 18 months depending
on the complexity of the existing systems and the size of the organization. It is
important not to accelerate the time period of completion as the benefits might be
reduced.

(4) Next is the implementation of the documented system. It is critical that appropriate
training/education should be provided to the staff in terms of awareness, audit skills ,etc to
ensure effective implementation.

(5) After the implementation, it needs to be audited for compliance, review, improve and
then updated.

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ISO CERTIFICATION STEPS FOR EDUCATIONAL

INSTITUTIONS

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NITHIN.B (081ME505)

FINAL MECHANICAL