![]() ![]() When health, safety and security are at risk, certification is needed and it cannot be given for a “lifetime”. Certification’s main purpose is to “protect the public/consumers” NOT to protect the profession. This is why several governmental agencies are mandating accreditation of certifications in fields such as IT, Crane Operators, and Selling of Securities to the elderly. ![]() The fact is there needs to be a time limit for the certification to ensure the consumers that the person has up-to-date knowledge. Requirement 6.5.1 states, “The certification body shall define recertification requirements according to the competence standard and other relevant documents, to ensure that the certified person continues to comply with the current certification requirements.”Ĭontinued competency can be demonstrated though many methodologies such as continuing profession education, examination (often not re-taking the original exam but an exam that would be at a higher level), or portfolios (when there is a product involved). ![]() In fact, ANSI/ISO/IEC 17024, a quality accreditation body requires credible certification providers to have their own re-certification program. All legitimate and credible certifications have a re-certification program. ![]()
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