Identify application requirements Documentation and requirements relevant to the application for or variation to accreditation is accessed and interpreted

ELEMENT S 

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA 

Elements describe the essential outcomes.

Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element.

1 

Identify application requirements  

1.1

Documentation and requirements relevant to the application for or variation to accreditation is accessed and interpreted

1.2

Policies and objectives that express the organisation’s commitment to regulatory compliance management are developed

1.3

Plan is prepared for the development of compliance requirements

1.4

Required resources are identified and maintained to support the plan and approval from relevant personnel is gained

1.5

Framework for the regulatory compliance management system is established and implemented

1.6

Scope of proposed compliance requirements and resources is determined in consultation with relevant personnel and regulatory compliance is integrated into relevant documentation

1.7

Consultation process is documented, information on the regulatory compliance system and procedures is explained and ready access to this information by all relevant stakeholders is ensured

2 

Collate, compile and submit application  

2.1

Relevant documentation relating to governance, scope of operations, safety management system and procedures to meet application requirements is collected

2.2

Endorsement and sign off of documents by relevant authorising officers is ensured

2.3

Required resources to meet scope of operations are identified and documented

2.4

Completed application with supporting evidence is verified prior to sign off by senior management

2.5

Finalised application is submitted to relevant jurisdiction regulatory body

2.6

Requests for further details or additional information are acted upon in a timely manner