21 December 2004
IPC Update
Changes To Organization Name And Constitution
IATCA has been renamed International Personnel Certification Association (IPC).
The Constitution and Bylaws have been amended as required to reflect the agreed changes in structure for governance and membership.
IPC has been registered as a legal entity and has established an office and secretariat in Greece.
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INTERNATIONAL PERSONNEL CERTIFICATION ASSOCIATION
VOULIAGMENIS AVENUE 346 A
Ag DIMITRIOS
ATHENS GR 173 42
GREECE
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Membership
Full Members of IPC will only be personnel certification bodies as contemplated in ISO/IEC 17024.
Eligibility for membership will be expanded to personnel certification bodies within the conformity assessment arena and not limited to management system auditor certification bodies.
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Changes in types of membership
MLA Members of IPC will only be those member bodies accredited by an IAF member to ISO 17024 and an IPC approved scheme.
Associate Members of IPC will consist of e.g. associations of organizations concerned with personnel certification and training
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Changes to IPC MLA process
Mutual recognition between IPC members will transition from the current Peer Evaluation process to accreditation by an IAF member to ISO 17024 and an IPC approved scheme.
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Liaisons
IPC recognizes the synergy that exists within the various bodies that operate within the conformity assessment arena and is desirous of forming alliances to promote confidence in personnel certification.
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Board of Directors
Dr G Anastasopoulos (Chair) Greece
Mr D I Muir (Vice Chair) South Africa
Mr Y Kato Japan
Dr G Colferai Italy
Mr S Feary United Kingdom
Mme Z Lui China
Mr V Sahni India
Mr M Searle Australia
Timelines
New competency based criteria approved during first quarter 2005.
Three year transition period for criteria
All IPC members to be accredited to ISO/IEC 17024 by an IAF member body by September 2006
IATCA logo will not be used in any way after December 2005
IPC Update Good News!
The ballot on the acceptance of IPC as an IAF Association Body Member closed on 7 August.
I am very pleased to advise that the application by IPC for membership of IAF has been approved.
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Conclusion
IPC looks forward to being an active member of the IAF and contributing to the ongoing work of the Association particularly in regard to the competence of auditors and conformity assessment personnel.