ISO 9001:2015 Clause 7.2 requires you to determine the competence needed by anyone whose work affects quality, make sure they have it, act where they do not, and keep documented evidence. For roles that touch weapons, ordnance, munitions and explosives (WOME), the standard does not say what competent means. This service builds the framework that does.

How the Competence Evidence Test applies. The framework we build is the Competence Evidence Test made permanent: requirements defined per role, competence assessed against them, evidence kept on file, and gaps owned. How the test works →

What we help with

Defining competence requirements for WOME roles.
Creating competence assessment matrices.
Developing training and certification pathways.
Auditing existing competence documentation.
Preparing for ISO 9001 surveillance and AQAP-related assessment.

What you receive

A documented competence framework that demonstrates ISO 9001:2015 Clause 7.2 compliance for WOME personnel and procurement staff, with the records structure to keep it current.

Two ways to buy it

Consultancy. We build the framework with you, scoped after a one-hour Initial Discussion at £400 + VAT and delivered on the published day rates.

Workshop. A one to two day ISO 9001:2015 Clause 7.2 Competence Framework workshop for quality, HR and training managers. See Training.

If AQAP-2110 is on your contract, Clause 7.2 is also where a GQAR is most likely to find a gap. See AQAP-2110 Compliance Support.

Who delivers it

Steve Sawyers MIExpE VR has more than 25 years in Weapons, Ordnance, Munitions and Explosives: Army Ammunition Technician and Joint Force EOD in Iraq, munitions management at Defence Munitions Longtown, Explosives Safety Assurance Manager at HM Naval Base Clyde, Supply and Transport Officer (Naval) aboard RFA Fort Victoria and RFA Fort Austin, and nearly eight years at the NATO Support and Procurement Agency in Luxembourg, latterly as Senior Ammunition Technician. He is a Member of the Institute of Explosives Engineers. SGS does not subcontract core advisory work. The full career record is published.

Book an Initial Discussion

One hour, £400 + VAT, NDA on request. You leave with a written summary and a scope you can decide on.

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