UKAS Academy eLearning

This is module 3a in the CAS series of modules and focuses on schemes for the certification of products/processes/services to ISO/IEC 17065.  It includes a recap of module 2 and then moves on to look at ISO/IEC 17065: 2012 in more depth, a focussed look at ISO/IEC 17067:2013 Conformity assessment - fundamentals of product certification and guidelines for product certification schemes, before discussing the application of requirements and guidelines to CAS and finishing with a summary of the key take-home messages. Read more

This module is part of the 3rd series of modules relating to conformity assessment schemes (CAS).  It follows on from Modules 1 and 2 which MUST be completed before accessing this module.   This module will provide the Learner with a recap of Module 2 'The development and maintenance of a CAS' and will expand further into the ISO/IEC 17020:2012 requirements/considerations for 'inspection schemes before finishing with a summary of the key take-home messages.  Read more

This module is part of the 3rd series of modules relating to conformity assessment schemes (CAS).  It follows on from Modules 1 and 2 which MUST be completed before accessing this module.   This module will provide the Learner with a recap of Module 2 'The development and maintenance of a CAS' and will expand further into the ISO/IEC 17024:2012 purpose/requirements and considerations for 'certification of persons schemes',  a closer look at ISO/IEC 17024 Clause 8 and the practical application of these requirements before finishing with a summary of the key take-home messages.  Read more

This is the first in a series of three modules (Modules 2 and 3 are pending future release)  intended to enable an understanding of conformity assessment schemes and the importance of conformity assessment schemes (CAS) within accredited conformity assessment activity.   This module covers the following aspects: What is a CAS? Where does a CAS fit in accredited conformity assessment activity? Is the CAS valid?  Does it matter? CAS ownership – who owns the scheme, and does it matter?  Please note: online payment by credit card only Read more

Welcome to the second in a series of three modules intended to enable an understanding of conformity assessment schemes and the importance of conformity assessment schemes (CAS) within accredited conformity assessment activity.  You should not continue with Module 2 until you have completed Module 1. Note - Modules 3 is pending future release.  Where reference is made to this module it is to highlight that there will be follow-up and expansion of those points in those subsequent modules.  The ‘scope’ of the modules is limited currently to inspection and certification schemes relating to the certification of persons, products, processes and services.  This module covers the following aspects: Recap of Module 1 ‘Setting the scene (or scheme)’! CAS owner responsibility Which conformity assessment standard? Developing a CAS - considerations Summary Please note: online payment by credit card only Read more

This module is based on UKAS publication Lab 48.  Lab 48, provides some supporting material and some additional guidance examples to assist in the process of improving the knowledge of some laboratories, their personnel, and their customers in relation to decision rule risks and associated statistics. Please note: online payment by credit card only   Read more