Abschnitt 1.2 - 1.2 Terms and Definitions
Applicant
The person who submits an application for admission to the certification process (DIN EN ISO/IEC 17024:2012).
Principles of Testing and Certification (Principles of Testing)
Competence and other requirements in relation to groups of persons with specific responsibilities (DIN EN ISO/IEC 17024:2012). The Principles of Testing are set out the certification programme.
Candidate
Applicant who has been admitted to testing (cf. DIN EN ISO/IEC 17024:2012)
Competence
The application of ability, knowledge and skills in order to achieve intended results. (DIN EN ISO/IEC 17024:2012)
Qualification
Education, training and, if appropriate, professional experience as indicated (DIN EN ISO/IEC 17024:2012)
Re-certification
Testing and certification of a person upon expiry of the validity of the certificate for the purpose of issuing a new certificate.
Repeat Test
Repetition of a test not passed
Certification Requirements
Requirements to be met in order to obtain or maintain a certificate (cf. DIN EN ISO/IEC 17024:2012)
Certification Process
Process through which a certification body establishes whether a person meets the certification requirements including submission of an application, assessment, decision on certification, re-certification as well as the use of certificates and logos/marks (DIN EN ISO/IEC 17024:2012)