AWPT's Auditing Activities

All active AWPT training centers are subject to quality audits and expected to meet stringent quality procedures. This ensures that training is delivered to high standards on a consistent basis throughout the world. 

There are three types of audits: initial audits of facilities, annual surveillance audits and unannounced audits. Active AWPT-approved training centers receive a surveillance visit each year. This involves a review of the training facilities and identification of any corrective action needed. The auditor also examines the training paperwork and instructors’ records to verify compliance with the documented training center requirements. Unannounced visits are selected at random by the auditing team from the dates and locations provided through the AWPT online application system. The auditor assesses the day’s training session, which includes a theory and a practical part.

The auditing team comprises independent, quality assurance professionals who have experience in the access industry. All auditors are accredited ISO 9001 lead auditors.

Current auditors:

• Andrea BOLDRINI
• Giles COUNCELL
• Geoff MARSHALL
• José Manuel MAYO
• Lynn PRICE
• Reinhard SEBULKE
• Chris SMITH
• Richard STEELE