Calculate Audit Man-Days, Plan Certification Audits and Assign Auditors in One Platform Managing certification audits involves much more than selecting an auditor and booking a date. Certification bodies need to determine the appropriate audit duration and audit man-days, plan Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits, allocate competent auditors, manage surveillance and recertification audits, coordinate audit schedules, and maintain records throughout the certification cycle.
CABflo can provide a structured environment for managing the information used to determine audit duration and man-days.
Depending on the applicable certification scheme and rules, the calculation process can consider information such as: Client Information Number of employees Effective number of personnel Locations Activities Processes Scope Shifts Complexity Risk-related factors Certification Cycle Initial certification Stage 1 Stage 2 Surveillance 1 Surveillance 2 Recertification Special audits Audit Requirements Applicable standard Certification scheme Applicable rules Audit duration requirements Required reductions or increases Site requirements Multisite considerations CABflo can use these inputs to support a controlled audit-duration calculation process.
The applicable certification scheme, accreditation requirements and applicable mandatory documents remain the authority for determining the actual audit duration.
CABflo is certification body management software. It helps organise records and workflows across the certification cycle. It does not replace professional judgment, make certification decisions, or guarantee ISO/IEC 17021-1 conformity or accreditation.