Process
From enquiry to certificate
Certification should not be a mystery. Here is exactly how the process works with EVO, eight defined steps, clear timeframes and no surprises.
The eight steps
Structured, scheduled and transparent
Most organisations with a working management system move from enquiry to certificate in four to eight weeks. Your quotation includes a timeline specific to your organisation.
Already certified elsewhere?
Transferring to EVO is straightforward and usually aligns with your next scheduled audit, with no gap in certified status.
Initial enquiry
Tell us about your organisation, the standards you need and your timeframes. We respond quickly with clear next steps.
Scope review
We review your operations, sites, headcount and activities to define an accurate certification scope.
Quotation
You receive a clear, fixed quotation covering the full certification cycle, with no vague day rates or hidden extras.
Stage 1 audit
A readiness review of your management system, confirming the system design and planning for Stage 2.
Stage 2 audit
The certification audit. Our auditors assess how your system operates in practice across your defined scope.
Certification decision
An independent review of the audit outcome, completed promptly so you are not left waiting.
Certificate issued
Your certificate is issued and you can promote your certified status to clients, tenders and stakeholders.
Surveillance audits
Annual surveillance audits maintain certification across the three-year cycle and support ongoing improvement.
FAQ
Questions about the process
For most organisations with a functioning management system, certification is achievable within four to eight weeks of engagement. Timeframes depend on your system maturity, scope and audit scheduling. We provide a clear timeline with every quotation.
Get certified
Ready to Start Your Certification Journey?
Request a certification quote and get a clear scope, fixed pricing and a defined timeline, usually within two business days.