ICQ utilizes a Structure for the Technical Assistance it provides to countries QA agencies to obtain the Quality Seal Award:
Phase 1: Agree and Create a Team
- Establish the Country’s QA agency’s commitment to participate in ICQ Quality Seal Award process.
- Form a QA work team with the Country’s QA body and ICQ’s QA expert consultants.
Phase 2: Self-Assessment and Training
- Undertake training on the 9 Standards to be met to obtain the Quality Seal Award.
- Complete a self-assessment form pertaining to the set of standards to be met to obtain the Quality Seal Award.
- Assess the degree of compliance with the standards and develop an action plan to achieve compliance.
Phase 3: Achievement of the Quality Seal Award
- Complete the Application Form to obtain the Quality Seal Award.
- Maintain the Quality Seal Award.