A1.8 Maintenance of qualification
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A1.8 Maintenance of qualification

  A1.8.1 The criteria adopted by the RO for maintenance or updating of qualifications shall be in accordance with and documented in the appropriate RO quality management system documents.

  A1.8.2 Updating of qualifications may be done through the following methods:

  • .1 self-study (unassisted study);

  • .2 different courses and seminars organized in local offices and/or in the main offices of the RO;

  • .3 extraordinary technical seminars in case of significant changes in the RO's rules or international conventions, codes, etc. (with examination if required); and

  • .4 special training on specific works or type of survey in some areas of the activity, which are determined by activity monitoring or by a long time absence of practical experience.

  A1.8.3 Maintenance of qualifications in accordance with these criteria shall be verified at annual performance review.

Parent topic: Appendix 1 – Requirements for Training and Qualification of Recognized Organization's Technical Staff
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