Certification Requirements

Certification Requirements

Definition(s)

Certification Requirements

set of specified requirements, including requirements of the scheme to be fulfilled in order to establish or maintain certification [SOURCE: ISO/IEC 17024:2012, 3.3]. Source: ISO/IEC TS 17027:2014, Conformity assessment – Vocabulary related to competence of persons used for certification of persons, Global Standards
Certification Process

Certification Process

Definition(s)

Certification Process

activities by which a certification body determines that a person fulfils certification requirements, including application, assessment, decision on certification, recertification and use of certificates and logos/marks [SOURCE: ISO/IEC 17024:2012, 3.1]. Source: ISO/IEC TS 17027:2014, Conformity assessment – Vocabulary related to competence of persons used for certification of persons, Global Standards
Certification Logo

Certification Logo

Definition(s)

Certification Logo

protected mark or logo issued by a certification body for persons, indicating that a person is in conformity with specified requirements [SOURCE: ISO/IEC 17030:2003, 3.1, modified]. Source: ISO/IEC TS 17027:2014, Conformity assessment – Vocabulary related to competence of persons used for certification of persons, Global Standards
Certification Mark

Certification Mark

Definition(s)

Certification Mark

protected mark or logo issued by a certification body for persons, indicating that a person is in conformity with specified requirements [SOURCE: ISO/IEC 17030:2003, 3.1, modified] Source: ISO/IEC TS 17027:2014, Conformity assessment – Vocabulary related to competence of persons used for certification of persons, Global Standards
Certificate Holder

Certificate Holder

Definition(s)

Certificate Holder

person named as a subject of a valid certificate or a valid training certificate. Source: ISO/IEC TS 17027:2014, Conformity assessment – Vocabulary related to competence of persons used for certification of persons, Global Standards
Category of Persons

Category of Persons

Definition(s)

Category of Persons

certificate holders who perform the same type of activities or tasks EXAMPLE Welders; non-destructive testing (NDT) personnel; nurses; construction machinery operators. Source: ISO/IEC TS 17027:2014, Conformity assessment – Vocabulary related to competence of persons used for certification of persons, Global Standards
Candidate

Candidate

Definition(s)

Candidate

applicant who has fulfilled specified prerequisites and has been admitted to the certification process [SOURCE: ISO/IEC 17024:2012, 3.14] Source: ISO/IEC TS 17027:2014, Conformity assessment – Vocabulary related to competence of persons used for certification of persons, Global Standards
Bias

Bias

Definition(s)

Bias

presence of any factors that can unfairly influence examination items, examination scores or certification results Note 1 to entry: Bias can occur at many points, such as when developing examination items, scoring examinations or making certification decisions. Source: ISO/IEC TS 17027:2014, Conformity assessment – Vocabulary related to competence of persons used for certification of persons, Global Standards
Attribute

Attribute

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Attribute

Property or characteristic of an object that can be distinguished quantitatively or qualitatively by human or automated means. [SOURCE: ISO/IEC 15939:2007, modified – “entity” has been replaced by “object” in the definition.]. Source: ISO/IEC 27000:2014, Information technology — Security techniques — Information security management systems — Overview and vocabulary, Third Edition, January 2014. Global Standards

Attribute

Inherent characteristic of a person. EXAMPLE Visual acuity; sensitivity to others; openness. Source: ISO/IEC TS 17027:2014, Conformity assessment – Vocabulary related to competence of persons used for certification of persons, Global Standards
Attestation

Attestation

Definition(s)

Attestation

issue of a statement, based on a decision following a review, that fulfilment of specified requirements has been demonstrated [SOURCE: ISO/IEC 17000:2004, 5.2, modified — Notes to entry have been removed.] Source: ISO/IEC TS 17027:2014, Conformity assessment – Vocabulary related to competence of persons used for certification of persons, Global Standards
Approval of Persons

Approval of Persons

Definition(s)

Approval of Persons

procedure based on predefined factors and an issuance of a documented statement by which the governmental or other designated body recognizes persons to perform specific activities Note 1 to entry: Certification or other conformity assessment procedures can be a prerequisite for approval. Source: ISO/IEC TS 17027:2014, Conformity assessment – Vocabulary related to competence of persons used for certification of persons, Global Standards
Adverse Impact of Examinations

Adverse Impact of Examinations

Definition(s)

Adverse Impact of Examinations

Unanticipated examination results for a specific group of persons.
  • Note: 1 to entry: Examples of specific groups of persons include groups based on race, gender, age, ethnic origin, language or religion.
Source: ISO/IEC TS 17027:2014, Conformity assessment – Vocabulary related to competence of persons used for certification of persons, Global Standards
Accommodation of Special Needs

Accommodation of Special Needs

Definition(s)

Accommodation of Special Needs

Modification of assessment methods or its administration made to account for the effects of a disability without altering the validity of the assessment. Source: ISO/IEC TS 17027:2014, Conformity assessment – Vocabulary related to competence of persons used for certification of persons, Global Standards
Ability

Ability

Definition(s)

Ability

An individual’s knowledge, skills, abilities, and behavioral attributes that enable him or her to perform his or her work consistently, precisely, and reliably.

Source: International Association of Drilling Contractors, Competence Assurance-Guidelines for Building a Successful Program Revision April 2015. IADC Guidelines  

Ability

capacity to perform an activity. Source: ISO/IEC TS 17027:2014, Conformity assessment – Vocabulary related to competence of persons used for certification of persons, Global Standards
Reasonably Foreseeable Misuse

Reasonably Foreseeable Misuse

Definition(s)

Reasonably Foreseeable Misuse

use of a product, process or service in a way not intended by the supplier, but which may result from readily predictable human behaviour Source: ISO/IEC Guide 51:1999, Safety aspects – Guidelines for their inclusion in standards, Global Standards
Intended Use

Intended Use

Definition(s)

Intended Use

use of a product, process or service in accordance with information provided by the supplier Source: ISO/IEC Guide 51:1999, Safety aspects – Guidelines for their inclusion in standards, Global Standards
Protective Measure

Protective Measure

Definition(s)

Protective Measure

NOTE Protective measures include risk reduction by inherently safe design, protective devices, personal protective equipment, information for use and installation, and training. Source: ISO/IEC Guide 51:1999, Safety aspects – Guidelines for their inclusion in standards, Global Standards
Harmful Event

Harmful Event

Definition(s)

Harmful Event

occurrence in which a hazardous situation results in harm. Source: ISO/IEC Guide 51:1999, Safety aspects – Guidelines for their inclusion in standards, Global Standards
Safety Deficiency

Safety Deficiency

Definition(s)

Safety Deficiency

A safety issue with risks for which existing defences aimed at preventing an accident event, and/or those aimed at eliminating or reducing its consequences, are assessed to be either inadequate or missing. Source: IMO resolution A.1075(28), Guidelines to assist investigators in the implementation of the Casualty Investigation Code, 4 December 2013, Regulatory Guidance
Safety Issue

Safety Issue

Definition(s)

Safety Issue

An issue that encompasses one or more contributing factors and/or other unsafe conditions. Source: IMO resolution A.1075(28), Guidelines to assist investigators in the implementation of the Casualty Investigation Code, 4 December 2013, Regulatory Guidance
Contributing-factor

Contributing-factor

Definition(s)

Contributing-factor

A condition that may have contributed to an accident event or worsened its consequence (e.g. man/machine interaction, inadequate illumination). Source: IMO resolution A.1075(28), Guidelines to assist investigators in the implementation of the Casualty Investigation Code, 4 December 2013, Regulatory Guidance
Accident Event

Accident Event

Definition(s)

Accident Event

An event that is assessed to be inappropriate and significant in the sequence of events that led to the marine casualty or marine incident (e.g. human erroneous action, equipment failure). Source: IMO resolution A.1075(28), Guidelines to assist investigators in the implementation of the Casualty Investigation Code, 4 December 2013, Regulatory Guidance
Casualty Event

Casualty Event

Definition(s)

Casualty Event

The marine casualty or marine incident, or one of a number of connected marine casualties and/or marine incidents forming the overall occurrence (e.g. a fire leading to a loss of propulsion leading to a grounding). Source: IMO resolution A.1075(28), Guidelines to assist investigators in the implementation of the Casualty Investigation Code, 4 December 2013, Regulatory Guidance
QMS

QMS

Definition(s)

QMS

Quality management system. Source: API STANDARD 16AR, Standard for Repair and Remanufacture of Drill-through Equipment, First Edition, April 2017. Global Standards Source: API SPEC Q1, Specification for Quality Management System Requirements for Manufacturing Organizations for the Petroleum and Natural Gas Industry, Ninth Edition, June 2013 (Errata 2, March 2014). Global Standards Source: ISO 19900:2013, Petroleum and natural gas industries – General requirements for offshore structures. Global Standards
Topsides

Topsides

Definition(s)

Topsides

structures and equipment placed on a supporting structure (fixed or floating) to provide some or all of a platform’s functions Note 1 to entry: For a ship-shaped floating structure, the deck is not part of the topsides. Note 2 to entry: For a jack-up, the hull is not part of the topsides. Note 3 to entry: A separate fabricated deck or module support frame is part of the topsides. Source: ISO 19900:2013, Petroleum and natural gas industries – General requirements for offshore structures. Global Standards
Structure Orientation

Structure Orientation

Definition(s)

Structure Orientation

position of a structure in plan referenced to a fixed direction, such as true north. Source: ISO 19900:2013, Petroleum and natural gas industries – General requirements for offshore structures. Global Standards
Structural Reliability Analysis

Structural Reliability Analysis

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Structural Reliability Analysis

procedure for the determination of the level of safety against failure of a structure or structural component Source: ISO 19900:2013, Petroleum and natural gas industries – General requirements for offshore structures. Global Standards
Structural Integrity Management System

Structural Integrity Management System

Definition(s)

Structural Integrity Management System

structured methodology, consisting of a multi-step cyclic activity, including feedback, intended to assure the life and functionality of a structure Note 1 to entry: Typical steps include data collection, data evaluation, development of an inspection strategy, development and execution of an inspection programme, and consequent remedial works. Note 2 to entry: Structural integrity management is also known as SIM. Source: ISO 19900:2013, Petroleum and natural gas industries – General requirements for offshore structures. Global Standards
Structural System

Structural System

Definition(s)

Structural System

load-bearing components of a structure and the way in which these components function together. Source: ISO 19900:2013, Petroleum and natural gas industries – General requirements for offshore structures. Global Standards
Scour

Scour

Definition(s)

Scour

removal of seabed soils caused by currents, waves and ice Source: ISO 19900:2013, Petroleum and natural gas industries – General requirements for offshore structures. Global Standards