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.
Audit man-days directly affect the planning, cost and scheduling of certification activities.
Certification bodies need a consistent method for determining the appropriate audit duration based on the applicable requirements, scheme rules and client characteristics.
Incorrect planning can result in: Underestimating audit time Overestimating audit time Incorrect quotations Scheduling problems Auditor availability conflicts Additional audit days Client dissatisfaction Inconsistent audit planning Difficulties demonstrating the basis for audit duration A certification body therefore needs more than a calendar.
It needs a controlled audit planning process.
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.