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INTRODUCTION TO STANDARDISATION
TARGET GROUP:
• All SABS employees who work in a direct or indirect capacity with national standards,
including Auditors and Test Officers
• Chairpersons and members of the SABS technical committees and Working Groups
• Persons who are involved with the development or drafting of standards.
COURSE DURATION: Three (3) days
PRICE: Refer to http://onlinebookings.sabs.co.za/
WHATS INCLUDED
• Course Notes
• Lunch and Refreshments
• Digital Certificate of Successful Completion will be issued or Certificate of Attendance
(if unsuccessful)
LEARNING OUTCOMES
• Discuss the role of the SABS and SABS Standards in standards development.
• Understand and comment on the concept, purpose and benefits of standards and standardization.
• Discuss (in basic terms) the international standards environment and explain the role of SABS
Standards in the international standards environment.
• List and describe the range of documents published by SABS Standards.
• Explain the standards development process, including its stages and basic terminology.
• Explain the difference between locally developed standards and adopted standards.
• Discuss the purpose and composition of technical committees, as well as the meaning of
consensus in the context of standards development.
• Identify functions and role-players in the standards development process.
• Understand the purpose and system of standards maintenance.
MINIMUM PASS MARK: 80%
SCHEDULED DATES: Please Consult http://onlinebookings.sabs.co.za/
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