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ISO certification is becoming an increasingly important requirement for Australian SMEs and organisations seeking to win contracts, meet client expectations, demonstrate compliance, and strengthen confidence in their quality, safety, and environmental systems.


However, many organisations still do not have a clear understanding of what certification involves, what a compliant management system actually includes, or where implementation commonly goes wrong.


In this practical 45-minute IntegriSURE webinar, we will take you inside IntegriSURE Professional and show you what the package includes from a user’s perspective. 


You will see how the platform supports organisations with:

  • Structured ISO templates and guidance, 
  • Training and Guidance content for Implementation,
  • Organisational Onboarding resources, and 
  • Practical tools designed to help teams move through the certification journey with greater clarity and confidence.


The session will include a 20-minute walkthrough of IntegriSURE Professional, followed by 20-25 minutes of live questions 

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ISO Certification Made Clear is a practical IntegriSURE webinar designed to help Australian SMEs understand what ISO certification really involves before they commit time, money or internal resources.

In this session, Thomas Werner explains the difference between ISO standards, management systems and certification. The webinar covers the most common ISO standards, including ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001, before stepping through what a management system is, why documents alone are not enough, and how certification is assessed by an independent certification body.

The session also explains IntegriSURE’s seven-stage certification pathway, including how to establish commitment and scope, build the system, roll it out, check performance, complete the external certification audit and maintain the system over time.

It also provides practical guidance on likely costs, expected timeframes, consultant dependency and how IntegriSURE’s staged support packages help SMEs move forward with structure, clarity and control.


 

This webinar is designed for Australian SMEs that are considering ISO certification or trying to understand what the process will involve.

It is especially useful for:

  • business owners and directors who need ISO certification for tenders, contracts or client expectations; 
  • operations managers responsible for building or improving internal systems; 
  • compliance, quality, safety or environmental coordinators; 
  • tender and procurement leads who need to understand ISO evidence requirements; 
  • SMEs deciding whether they can manage certification internally; 
  • organisations comparing consultants, templates and structured support pathways; 
  • teams considering ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 or an integrated management system; 
  • businesses that want cost clarity before starting the certification journey. 

The session is most relevant for organisations that want a practical pathway to ISO certification without defaulting to a large consultant-led engagement from the beginning.


 

By watching this webinar, you will learn:

  • what ISO certification means and how it differs from simply having documents; 
  • how ISO standards add structure to the way an organisation already operates; 
  • the practical differences between ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001; 
  • what a management system is and what it usually includes; 
  • why management systems need evidence, not just policies and procedures; 
  • how the ISO certification lifecycle works; 
  • the seven practical stages of certification used by IntegriSURE; 
  • why implementation, internal audits and management reviews matter before certification; 
  • how external certification audits are usually structured; 
  • what costs may be involved in developing, implementing and maintaining an ISO management system; 
  • what timeframes SMEs should realistically expect; 
  • where consultants or certified facilitators can add value; 
  • how IntegriSURE’s Starter Pack, Basic, Essentials, Guided, Professional and Partnered pathways support different levels of need.


 

1. ISO Certification is Evidence-Based

 Certification is not just about having documents. An independent certification body assesses whether your management system meets the relevant ISO standard and whether your organisation is following its own processes in practice. 


2. A management system should reflect how the organisation works

 A management system is not meant to sit outside the business as an audit folder. It should reflect day-to-day operations, responsibilities, processes, controls and records. 


3. Documents alone do not create certification readiness

 Templates and policies can help, but they need to be tailored, implemented, communicated and supported by evidence. Otherwise, they risk becoming shelfware. 


4. Certification is not the end of the journey

After certification, the organisation must keep operating and improving the system. Surveillance audits and recertification audits check that the system continues to meet the standard over time.


5. The early stages matter most

The session explains how an integrated management system can bring quality, environmental and safety requirements together through one connected framework instead of three disconnected systems.


6. ISO costs are broader than the audit fee

 Certification cost includes management system development, implementation, certification body audit fees, internal time, ongoing system maintenance and future surveillance or recertification audits. 


7. Timelines depend on organisational maturity

An organisation with mature processes may move faster, while a business starting from scratch may need several months to build, implement and evidence the system properly. 


8. Consultants are not always required, but targeted support can help

Many SMEs can manage ISO internally with the right structure and tools. External support can still be valuable for workshops, internal audits, management reviews, readiness reviews and certification support. 


9. IntegriSURE Packages are designed to reduce unnecessary consultant or external dependency in the ISO Certification process

IntegriSURE provides staged support so SMEs can start with documents and guidance, then add more support only where it adds value. 


 

00:00 — Welcome and Webinar Introduction

Thomas Werner introduces the session, outlines the purpose of the webinar and explains what attendees will learn. 


03:00 — What ISO Standards Are Really About

A plain-English explanation of ISO as a way to add structure to existing operations, rather than replacing how the organisation works.


06:00 — Overview of Common ISO Standards

A high-level overview of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, ISO 55001, ISO 31000 and ISO 42001.


10:00 — The Common Structure of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001

Explanation of the shared clause structure across common ISO management system standards.


12:00 — What Is a Management System?

A practical explanation of management systems, document hierarchy, responsibilities, controls, records and evidence.


16:00 — Why Documents Alone Are Not Enough

Discussion of common issues with templates, shelfware, lack of commitment and systems that are not embedded in operations.


19:00 — What ISO Certification Means

Explanation of certification as independent, accredited and evidence-based assessment of the management system.


22:00 — The ISO Certification Lifecycle

Overview of developing, implementing, certifying, operating and improving the management system over time.


25:00 — The Seven Stages of ISO Certification

Step-by-step explanation of IntegriSURE’s seven-stage pathway from commitment and scope through to ongoing improvement.


34:00 — ISO Certification Costs

Practical overview of development, implementation, certification audit and ongoing maintenance costs.


39:00 — How Long ISO Certification Takes

Indicative timeframes for building, implementing and certifying a management system.


42:00 — Reducing Consultant Dependency

Explanation of when external help is useful and how staged support can reduce unnecessary reliance on consultants.


44:00 — IntegriSURE Packages

Overview of the IntegriSURE Packages, including:

  • Free Starter Pack and how it helps organisations understand the ISO pathway, 
  • Basic as a low-cost starting point for organisations that want management system ownership,
  • Essentials as a structured implementation support pathway, 
  • Guided as an end-to-end implementation pathway with checklists, planning and a Compliance Catalyst session, 
  • Professional as a higher-guidance pathway including onboarding resources, guided learning and the IMS Foundations Workshop, and 
  • Partnered as the highest support pathway with facilitator-led workshops, readiness review and certification support.

51:30 — Webinar Offer

Details of the special webinar attendee offer combining Basic, the IMS Foundations Workshop and a Compliance Catalyst session.


52:00 — Questions and Answers

Responses to pre-submitted questions about ISO 14001 changes, keeping documentation current, environmental impacts assessments and whether a consultant is needed.


54:00 — Closing Remarks

Final summary of what ISO certification involves and how attendees can take the next step.


 

Hello everyone, and welcome to today’s IntegriSURE webinar, ISO Certification Made Clear.

This session is designed to help you understand what ISO certification really involves and what it means for your organisation. ISO certification can feel overwhelming when you first start looking into it, especially if you are trying to work out which standards apply, what documents you need, how long it takes and what the process is likely to cost.

The purpose of this webinar is to make the pathway clearer.

We will start with a high-level introduction to the most common ISO standards. We will then look at what a management system is and what is typically included in one. From there, we will step through the certification journey and explain how an organisation moves from its current position through to certification.

We will also cover the costs of ISO certification, not only from an audit perspective, but from the broader perspective of what is involved across the certification lifecycle. After that, we will look at expected timeframes and the factors that influence how long certification takes.

By the end of this session, the goal is that you have a clearer and more practical understanding of what is involved, what decisions you need to make, and how to move forward with more confidence.


 

When people talk about ISO, you may hear names such as Deming, Henry Ford and Toyota, or concepts such as Kaizen, Lean and Six Sigma. These ideas are important from a history and methodology perspective, but they can also make ISO seem more complicated than it needs to be.

At its core, ISO is about adding structure to the way your organisation already operates.

ISO standards are designed to help make sure that work is planned, delivered consistently, checked and improved over time. They are not about completely changing the way your organisation works or forcing your team into a rigid theoretical framework.

The aim is to put practical structure around what you already do so that your processes are consistent, controlled and able to be demonstrated when required.

That principle applies across many standards, whether the focus is quality management, environmental management, safety, information security, asset management, risk, artificial intelligence, psychosocial safety or other management system areas.

A good ISO management system should not sit outside the organisation. It should support the way the business works in practice.


 

There are many ISO standards, but some are more commonly used by Australian SMEs because they relate directly to quality, environmental performance, safety, information security, asset management and risk.

ISO 9001 is the quality management standard. It focuses on defining requirements for your products and services and consistently delivering on them. It also introduces structured approaches to design, performance monitoring, customer satisfaction and continual improvement.

ISO 14001 is the environmental management standard. It requires organisations to identify the environmental aspects of their operations, understand and meet environmental compliance obligations, and improve environmental performance over time. Climate and sustainability considerations are also becoming increasingly important in this area.

ISO 45001 is the occupational health and safety management standard. It focuses on identifying hazards, controlling risks, creating safer workplaces and involving workers in health and safety processes. It also requires organisations to understand and meet relevant compliance obligations.

ISO 27001 covers information security. This standard helps organisations protect data, maintain confidentiality, integrity and availability, and manage cybersecurity risks in a structured way.

ISO 55001 is the asset management standard. It helps organisations establish a management system for assets across their lifecycle so they can make better decisions, improve performance and align asset management with organisational objectives.

ISO 31000 is the risk management standard. It provides a framework to identify, assess and manage risk across an organisation. It is important to note that ISO 31000 is guidance-based and is not a certifiable standard.

There are also newer management system standards emerging globally, such as ISO 42001, the international standard for artificial intelligence management systems. This standard reflects the growing use of AI across business operations, including customer service, content creation, analytics, recruitment, software development, automation, workflows and decision-making. Like other management system standards, it is less about the technology itself and more about how the organisation manages, governs, monitors and controls the risks associated with it.

For this webinar, the main focus is ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.


 

Although ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 each have a different practical focus, they share a similar structure.

The first three clauses are foundational. They cover scope, references and definitions.

Clauses 4 to 6 are about setting the direction of the organisation. They include understanding the organisation and its context, defining the management system, leadership involvement and planning, particularly around risks and objectives.

Clauses 7 and 8 focus on support and operations. This is where resources, capability, documented information and the way work is actually carried out are defined and managed.

Clauses 9 and 10 deal with performance and improvement. They include monitoring performance, reviewing how the system is working, conducting internal audits and continually improving over time.

The important point is that major ISO management system standards follow this structure. That makes the certification process more consistent, regardless of which standard your organisation is working towards.

Once you understand this structure, ISO becomes easier to follow. The standards are not asking random or disconnected questions. They are asking whether your organisation understands itself, has leadership commitment, plans properly, supports people, controls operations, monitors performance and improves when issues arise.


 

To understand ISO certification, you first need to understand what a management system is.

A management system is the structured way your business operates. It brings together your processes, responsibilities, controls and records into a consistent way of working.

It is not something separate from the organisation. It should reflect how work is actually done day to day.

A key part of a management system is that it is supported by records and evidence. It is not enough to have a process written down. There needs to be evidence that the process is being followed and that it is working in practice.

This is what auditors assess during certification. They are not only checking whether a document exists. They are checking whether the system is embedded, used and effective.

A typical integrated management system may be structured by clause and supported by a clear document hierarchy. At the top, you may have policies that set the direction and intent of the organisation. Beneath those, you may have parent documents, such as a management system manual, leadership commitment statement and core procedures. Underneath those sit supporting documents such as tools, templates, registers and forms.

These supporting documents are important because they are often what your team uses day to day to operate the system and capture evidence.

This structure is not one-size-fits-all. The size, complexity, risks, locations, products and services of your organisation will influence what your management system looks like. However, most systems include similar key ingredients: policies, procedures, responsibilities, controls, records and evidence.

IntegriSURE has been designed to help SMEs get started with a practical management system structure, but it is important to understand that the ISO standards do not necessarily require every possible document to exist. If an organisation has another effective way to control a process, a separate document may not always be required. In practice, though, most organisations need some form of documented structure to maintain consistency and evidence.


 

Documentation is important, but documentation alone does not meet all ISO requirements.

The documents must reflect how your organisation actually operates. This is where many organisations get stuck.

A common problem is buying templates or documents and ending up with a collection of files but no clear plan for how to tailor them, implement them or use them in daily operations. Another common issue is not fully committing to the change required. The purpose of ISO is not just compliance. It is also improvement.

Whether the focus is customer satisfaction, environmental performance or safety outcomes, the system needs commitment from the organisation. If that commitment is missing, building the system becomes difficult and auditing it becomes even harder.

We also see systems turn into “shelfware”. These are systems created for certification but not actually used by the organisation. They may sit in folders until an audit is approaching, which leads to last-minute scrambling and makes ISO feel like a burden rather than a business tool.

Certification is about keeping your organisation honest. It confirms that the organisation is operating the way it says it does and that the system aligns with the expectations of the relevant standards.

Another risk is relying entirely on external consultants. External support can be helpful, but the system must be owned and operated internally to be effective and sustainable.

Getting this right early helps prevent delays, rework and unnecessary costs later.


 

ISO certification is an independent assessment of your organisation’s management system against an international standard.

It is not a self-declaration.

Certification is carried out by an external independent certification body. That certification body assesses your organisation against the relevant ISO standard. The certification body itself is usually accredited, which helps ensure consistency and credibility in how assessments are conducted.

Certification is separate from building your management system. Your organisation must develop and implement the system first. Certification comes afterwards as a formal assessment of what has been built and how it operates.

There are two important parts to certification.

The first is standards verification. This is where your system is assessed against the requirements of the ISO standard to confirm whether what you have put in place aligns with those requirements.

The second is system verification. This is where your organisation is assessed against its own management system to confirm whether your processes are being followed and working in practice.

Everything about certification is evidence-based. It is not just about having documents. You need to demonstrate that processes are being followed, records are being kept and the system is working through objective evidence such as observations, records and interviews.

Ultimately, certification confirms that your system is not only documented, but implemented, operating and aligned to the way your organisation actually works.


 

At IntegriSURE, we break the early certification lifecycle into seven practical stages.

These stages help organisations understand what needs to happen before certification, during certification and after certification.


Stage 1: Establish Commitment, Scope and Understanding

The first step is establishing leadership commitment, defining scope and understanding your current position.

Leadership commitment needs to be genuine. If the goal is only to get a certificate, ISO can become a side project, and that is where implementation often fails.

You also need to define the scope of certification. This means being clear about which parts of the organisation are included, which sites are covered, which products or services are in scope and what is outside the certification scope.

The organisation also needs to understand its stakeholders and organisational context. This includes considering what affects the organisation, who the organisation needs to consider and what obligations or expectations apply.

Finally, responsibilities need to be assigned and the current state needs to be understood. This includes identifying where the organisation already meets the standard and where gaps exist.

If this step is done properly, the rest of the process becomes more structured and less painful.


Stage 2: Create the Management System Framework

The second stage is creating the framework for the management system.

This means establishing the overall structure of the system and deciding how documents, processes and tools will be organised.

It also means defining the document hierarchy, including the difference between policies, procedures, registers, forms and other supporting documents.

Key procedures required by the standards should be mapped so the organisation has the right controls in place across its operations.

This stage also includes setting up registers, templates and supporting tools. These are the items the system will run on day to day.

If this stage is done properly, implementation becomes much more consistent and straightforward.


Stage 3: Design and Build the Management System

Stage 3 is where the management system starts to take shape.

This includes tailoring or developing the policies, procedures and supporting tools that will form the organisation’s management system.

It also includes establishing document control and versioning so there is clarity over what is current, what has been approved and what people should be using.

Records and evidence management also need to be set up. The organisation must be able to demonstrate what is being done and how the system is operating.

This stage also includes defining supplier controls, contractor controls and change controls so that key external risks and operational impacts are managed.

If Stage 3 is done well, the system is structured, controlled and ready to be rolled out across the organisation.


Stage 4: Roll Out and Integrate the System

Stage 4 is where the system becomes real.

Up to this point, the organisation has been establishing the structure and content. Now it needs to embed the system and launch it into daily operations.

This is where the team starts working in line with the system rather than around it.

Expectations become clearer. Responsibilities become more visible. Consistency begins to take shape.

This is also where the organisation starts to see whether what has been designed actually works in practice or whether it needs improvement.

If this step is rushed or treated as a tick-box exercise, the system will not stick. It may sit outside the organisation’s normal way of working.

If it is done properly, the system becomes part of how the organisation runs.


Stage 5: Check the System and Close Gaps

Stage 5 is where the organisation tests and verifies whether the system is actually working.

This is where you step back and ask:

Are we doing what we said we would do?
Is the system effective?
Are there gaps between what is documented and what happens in practice?

This is often where gaps begin to surface. Processes that looked fine on paper may not always hold up in real operations.

Internal audits, compliance reviews and performance measurement help the organisation understand how the system is working against the relevant standards.

Management review meetings also occur during this stage. These meetings bring leadership into the review of system performance and support decisions about improvement, resourcing and direction.

Addressing the gaps identified during this stage is critical. This is what determines whether the organisation is genuinely ready for certification or simply hoping it is ready.


Stage 6: Complete the External Certification Audit

Stage 6 is the external certification process.

This is where an independent certification body assesses the organisation’s management system.

The external audit is not just a document review. The auditor will assess how the organisation operates and whether the system is effective in practice.

The audit typically occurs in two stages.

Stage 1 audit focuses on audit readiness. The auditor checks whether the system structure is in place and whether the organisation appears ready to move to the next stage.

Stage 2 audit goes deeper. It tests whether the system is being followed, whether evidence exists and whether the management system is delivering the intended outcomes.

Any findings or gaps identified during the audit need to be addressed within the required timeframe. Once the certification body is satisfied that the requirements have been met, certification can be granted.

This stage is about demonstrating capability. It shows that the system meets the standard and works in the real world.


Stage 7: Maintain and Improve the System

Stage 7 is about maintaining the management system and driving ongoing improvement.

This is the continual improvement lifecycle. The system should now be part of how the organisation operates long term.

The focus is no longer only on preparing for audits. It is about consistently operating, reviewing and improving the system.

Over time, performance is reviewed, objectives are updated and controls are maintained as the business evolves.

Surveillance audits and recertification audits should become checks of what is already happening, rather than events that require last-minute scrambling.

If this final stage is done well, ongoing certification becomes more manageable because the system is genuinely being used and improved.


 

There are costs across each stage of the certification lifecycle.

The aim here is to understand the full end-to-end investment, not just the cost of the external audit.

Costs vary depending on the organisation, the standards being pursued, business complexity, the certification body selected, internal capability and the level of external support required. The following ranges are indicative only and are not financial advice.

The first cost to understand is developing and implementing the management system.

For a typical small to medium organisation, this may sit between $5,000 and $25,000 or more, depending on how much of the system already exists, how much can be done internally and how much external support is needed.

If your organisation already has strong processes in place, the cost may be lower. If the organisation is starting from scratch, has multiple sites or has complex operations, the cost may increase.

The next cost is the certification body audit.

For a typical SME, this may sit between $3,000 and $8,000, depending on what the organisation does, how many locations are included and how many standards are being certified.

There is also the cost of operating and improving the management system. This can become the largest ongoing cost because it reflects the internal effort needed to run the system day to day, maintain records, review performance, complete audits, manage actions and continually improve.

For some organisations, this may be a significant internal resourcing cost, especially if a dedicated internal manager or regular external support is required.

Finally, there are ongoing certification costs, including surveillance audits and recertification audits. These may sit between $8,000 and $10,000 per year, depending on the certification scope, audit requirements and preparation effort.

The key takeaway is that certification cost is not one fee. It includes system development, implementation, certification audit costs, ongoing system operation and ongoing certification maintenance.


 

The timeframe for ISO certification depends on how mature the organisation already is and how much work is required to build and implement the management system.

If your processes are already highly aligned to the standard, it may take one to three months to build and implement the system.

If you have a solid foundation but need more structure, it may take three to six months.

If you are starting from scratch, it is often more realistic to allow six to twelve months.

The key factor is not only the certification audit. The organisation must build the system, embed it into operations and generate enough evidence to demonstrate that it is working.

Once the system is in place, the certification process itself is relatively quick.

Stage 1 and Stage 2 audits may each take between one and five days, depending on the size and complexity of the organisation. Stage 2 can be scheduled after any Stage 1 findings have been addressed.

The audit report is usually issued after the Stage 2 audit, and certification can follow once any required findings are closed.

The key variable is how quickly the organisation can close any gaps identified during the audit.

In simple terms, the system development and implementation phase may take anywhere from one to twelve months. The certification audit process may then take one to two weeks, provided there are no major nonconformities or unresolved issues.

After certification, ongoing certification continues through annual surveillance audits and triennial recertification audits.


 

One of the larger costs associated with ISO certification is reliance on consultants or ISO subject matter experts.

External help is not necessarily a bad thing. It can be valuable, especially where an organisation does not have the internal time, expertise or confidence to manage the process alone.

However, heavy reliance on consultants can create bottlenecks, additional cost and dependency. It can also result in a system that the consultant understands better than the organisation using it.

This is one of the reasons IntegriSURE was created.

IntegriSURE is designed to help Australian SMEs pursue ISO certification on their own terms, receiving the level of support they need without becoming unnecessarily dependent on external consultants.

The aim is to package structured documents, implementation guidance, videos, checklists, facilitator support and certification preparation options in a way that allows organisations to choose the level of support that suits their capability and budget.

Some organisations only need documents and a starting point. Others need implementation guidance. Some need facilitator support at particular stages, such as workshops, internal audits, management reviews or certification readiness.

The key is using external support tactically where it adds the most value, rather than defaulting to a fully consultant-led approach from the beginning.


IntegriSURE Starter Pack

The IntegriSURE Starter Pack is designed to help organisations understand how IntegriSURE works before committing to a paid support pathway.

It provides an introduction to the platform and gives users a starting point for understanding the ISO journey.

The Starter Pack includes sample introductory videos, sample management system documents, an overview of implementation support videos and a sample implementation plan.

It also provides visibility over how the IntegriSURE platform is structured.

The purpose of the Starter Pack is to help organisations understand what ISO involves and how the IntegriSURE pathway works. It is not intended to be a full implementation tool. It helps users decide whether they are ready to proceed further.

The Starter Pack is free to access.


IntegriSURE Basic

IntegriSURE Basic provides access to core management system documents and introductory guidance.

It includes introductory videos, full access to management system documents, samples of implementation support videos and a sample implementation plan.

Basic is designed for organisations that want a low-cost starting point and have enough internal capability to begin structuring and implementing the system with limited support.

It is suited to organisations that want to take ownership of their management system and begin working through the documents internally.

Basic is priced at $150 plus GST.


IntegriSURE Essentials

IntegriSURE Essentials builds on Basic.

It provides full access to introductory videos, management system documents, implementation support videos and a full version of the implementation plan at a simple level of detail.

Essentials is suitable for organisations that may have worked with management systems before but want more structured guidance to help develop and implement the system internally.

It helps users understand how to tailor policies, procedures and forms to their organisation while keeping external support to a minimum.

Essentials is designed for organisations that want to make practical progress without moving straight into a high-touch consulting model.

Essentials is priced at $1,250 plus GST.


IntegriSURE Guided

IntegriSURE Guided provides a more structured end-to-end implementation pathway.

It includes everything from Essentials: introductory videos, management system documents and implementation support videos. It then adds a comprehensive implementation plan, implementation checklists for policies and procedures, a Compliance Catalyst session and facilitation tools.

The implementation checklists help organisations confirm that key activities have been completed before documents are embedded into the organisation.

The facilitation tools support the person or team responsible for implementing and deploying the management system. They help the organisation run the internal activities needed to establish the system properly.

Guided is ideal for organisations wanting a clearer pathway to certification with practical guidance while still managing the process internally.

Guided is priced at $3,950 plus GST.


IntegriSURE Professional

IntegriSURE Professional provides a more comprehensive implementation and certification support pathway.

It includes everything in Guided, plus an additional Compliance Catalyst session and organisational management system onboarding videos.

The onboarding videos are designed to introduce team members to the policies and procedures in the IntegriSURE package. They help explain why each documented procedure exists and how it supports the management system.

Professional also includes the IMS Foundations Workshop. This workshop supports the first stage of the seven-stage certification pathway by helping clarify organisational context, leadership commitment, management system foundations and stakeholder engagement.

Professional also includes Demystifying ISO guided learning, which introduces implementation teams and other relevant people to the requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001.

Professional is designed for organisations that want a higher level of guidance to implement, embed and prepare the system for certification.

Professional is priced at $7,950 plus GST.


IntegriSURE Partnered

IntegriSURE Partnered is the highest level of implementation and certification support.

It is designed for organisations that want a facilitated pathway without the cost of a comprehensive traditional ISO consulting engagement.

Partnered includes everything in Professional, plus two additional Compliance Catalyst sessions, a Risk, Environmental and Safety Management Planning Workshop, an Operational Delivery Planning Workshop, a Pre-Audit Management Review Session, a Certification Readiness Review and certification preparation and in-audit support.

These activities are delivered by IntegriSURE Certified Facilitators.

The Pre-Audit Management Review Session helps close the loop before certification by reviewing whether the system has been implemented and whether key requirements have been considered.

The Certification Readiness Review is evidence-based and helps the organisation assess whether it is prepared before entering the external audit process.

Partnered is best suited for organisations that want expert-led implementation and certification support with a lower internal burden.

Partnered is priced at $11,750 plus GST


For attendees of this webinar, IntegriSURE created a special package to help organisations take the next step.

The offer includes free access to IntegriSURE Basic, which provides the management system documents, support videos and implementation plan needed to start structuring a management system.

It also includes the IMS Foundations Workshop, where an IntegriSURE Certified Facilitator runs a two-and-a-half-hour session with the organisation’s leadership team to help establish the foundations for the management system.

This workshop helps define organisational context, interested parties, the compliance landscape, environmental impacts and other foundational elements.

The offer also includes a Compliance Catalyst session, which provides two hours with an IntegriSURE Certified Facilitator. This session can be used to support project planning, a safety hazard and risk workshop, coaching, training or other practical support required in the ISO journey.

This combined package is not normally available as a standalone offering. It was created specifically for webinar attendees and is available for $1,725 plus GST, representing a saving against the value of the included components.


The following questions were answered in this webinar:


  • What can we expect from the upcoming changes to ISO 14001?
  • How do you keep documentation current and up to date?
  • How do you do an environmental impacts assessment? 
  •  Do we need a consultant to get ISO certified?


 

That brings us to the end of this session on making ISO certification clear.

The purpose of this webinar was to provide a practical understanding of what ISO certification involves, what it costs, how long it can take and how an organisation can move forward.

ISO certification is not just about documents or an external audit. It involves building a management system, implementing it, collecting evidence, checking that it works, completing the external certification process and then maintaining and improving the system over time.

The strongest ISO systems are not built only for certification. They are built to support how the organisation actually works.

IntegriSURE helps Australian SMEs move through this process with structure, documents, guidance and support at the level they need. The goal is to help organisations start with clarity, build internal ownership and add support only where it is genuinely useful.


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