ISO/IEC 17024

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Ensuring Global Recognition of Professional Competence

What is
ISO/IEC 17024?

ISO/IEC 17024 is a personnel certification standard issued by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO). It is used to assess whether an individual’s abilities and knowledge in a specific professional field meet international standards.
Technicians certified under this standard have their professional skills recognized globally, giving them greater authority in international employment, brand collaborations, and training program development.

Who uses
ISO/IEC 17024?

This standard is used by Certification Bodies (CBs) across industries such as:

Who Can Apply?

ISO/IEC 17024 has a very broad scope. Almost any professional field that requires proof of individual competence can apply.

01 – Professionals engaged in skilled or consultancy work.
02 – Those seeking to enhance professional credibility through international standard certification.
03 – Individuals planning to expand overseas business or participate in international competitions and training.

Structure of Standard Clauses

ISO/IEC 17024 is organized into clauses that outline the scope, references, terminology, and operational requirements for certification bodies.

No.	Name	Description
1	Scope	Describes which organizations or activities the standard applies to, defining the boundaries. Example: ISO 9001 applies to the quality management system of any organization; ISO 17024 applies to personnel certification bodies.
2	Normative References	Lists other international standards cited within this standard that form part of it. For example: ISO/IEC 17000, ISO 9000 (terms and definitions).
3	Terms and Definitions	Provides official definitions for technical terms used in the standard to ensure consistency, such as certification, competence, assessment, qualification, etc.

The first three clauses are introductory and not directly auditable, but they are essential for understanding the standard.

Certification process (end-to-end)

Certification Advantages

International Recognition: Accredited by IAF (International Accreditation Forum) systems, provided the certification body is recognized by AB.
Enhanced Career Competitiveness: Proves your skills meet international standards, beneficial for employment and entrepreneurship.
Brand Support: Suitable for promoting beauty academies, recruiting for training courses, and media marketing campaigns.
Global Development: Ideal for beauty professionals planning to work overseas or engage in international collaborations.

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