IPSQA® WorkQual certification for specialist industries
IPSQA® offers WorkQual the world’s only ISO 17024:2012 compliant role certification for confined space work, providing independent assessment by specially trained assessors, robust quality assurance, auditable evidence retention and a consolidated real-time QR verifiable transcript.
IPSQA does not offer training but allows Accredited Testing Centres to provide capstone independent assessment of students against one or more of the following role certifications under NFPA 350, including:
- Entrant
- Attendant
- Entry Supervisor
- Gas Tester
- Owner/Operator
- Contractor/Subcontractor
- Ventilation Specialist
- Isolation Specialist
- Standby Worker
- Adventure Zipline Rescue (IPSQA4001:2024/BS EN13814-2:2019)
IPSQA has identified the theory and practical training elements from the respective NFPA or IPSQA standard and codified these in two parts: Part A (Theory) and Part B (Skills).
Using industry experts who have undertaken additional training to conduct assessments under IPSQA’s ISO17024:2012 certification system, professionals can now provide proof they are competent and ready to work in specialist industries, regardless of their training journey.
For those seeking certification as a confined space rescuer, either in public safety or industry sectors, refer to our ProQual series of technical rescue certification products.
Any training, one certification.
IPSQA WorkQual is easy as 1, 2, 3.
Once you ready to be independently assessed, sit a proctored examination with one of our Accredited Testing Centres (ATCs), using a theory exam that has been approved by IPSQA. This may include examinations developed by the ATC or our Approved Publishing Partners (APP).
Your examination will be supervised by either an IPSQA Administrator or IPSQA Assessor, both of which are trained to proctor examinations in accordance with ISO 17024:2012.
Your examination is held as evidence and subject to quality assurance and telephone validation may also occur to ensure the integrity of assessment.
No proprietary training courses are required before undertaking IPSQA WorkQual. Any training, one certification.
Be practically assessed by an IPSQA Assessor at one of our Accredited Testing Centres.
You will be given a briefing before you start your assessment to ensure you are comfortable with the requirements and performance expectations.
During the assessment a snapshot of photo and/or video evidence is retained as evidence for quality assurance purposes, giving stakeholders confidence in a process that is fully auditable.
Assessors are trained to undertake independent assessment in accordance with ISO 17024:2012 to ensure the process is efficient and robust. A strict code of conduct applies to IPSQA agents and a comprehensive conflict of interest management system is in place.
IPSQA® WorkQual certificate is issued upon successful completion, including QR code to ensure real-time validation. This includes a wallet ID card that directs your unique lifetime QR code to your global IPSQA transcript. This means regardless of the provider, all your IPSQA certifications are consolidated in one online record including:
- WorkQual – Specialist industry certifications such as confined space (NFPA350)
- DefraQual™ – UK water rescue certifications
- ProQual – US/NFPA technical rescue certifications
- CertPubS® – Global public safety role certifications
- CorePass® – Community and industry basic competency certifications
IPSQA WorkQual Assessment evidence is stored for three years and subject to quality assurance including moderation.
You now have an IPSQA® WorkQual certification, the world’s only independent ISO17024:2012 complaint role certification against the NFPA 350 confined space work standard.
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