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.

01

Initial enquiry

Tell us about your organisation, the standards you need and your timeframes. We respond quickly with clear next steps.

02

Scope review

We review your operations, sites, headcount and activities to define an accurate certification scope.

03

Quotation

You receive a clear, fixed quotation covering the full certification cycle, with no vague day rates or hidden extras.

04

Stage 1 audit

A readiness review of your management system, confirming the system design and planning for Stage 2.

05

Stage 2 audit

The certification audit. Our auditors assess how your system operates in practice across your defined scope.

06

Certification decision

An independent review of the audit outcome, completed promptly so you are not left waiting.

07

Certificate issued

Your certificate is issued and you can promote your certified status to clients, tenders and stakeholders.

08

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.