Here you will find information on the responsibilities and requirements of an assessor and on how to apply.
Become an assessor
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Become an assessor
Confirmation of competence requires expertise. Because the outcome of the technical evaluation made during an assessment determines whether accreditation can be granted. Are you interested in contributing your expertise as an assessor at DAkkS on a fee basis? Learn more here.
What sets our assessors apart
DAkkS assessors have a high level of technical expertise and knowledge of the standards in their field. In the accreditation procedure, you will verify the technical competence of conformity assessment bodies such as laboratories, inspection bodies and certification bodies. As a DAkkS assessor governed by public law, you will also have access to sector committees and play an active role in shaping committee work. Through regular participation in the training courses in place at DAkkS, you will be kept up to date with the latest knowledge on issues relevant to accreditation and have the opportunity to exchange your experience with other DAkkS assessors on an ongoing basis.
Contributing your expert knowledge to our organisation
You can choose to work as either a technical assessor or a technical expert.
- As a technical assessor, you will assess and verify the technical competence of the conformity assessment body against the relevant accreditation standard.
- As a technical expert, you contribute specialist knowledge relating to the area of accreditation under assessment.
You will initially be appointed as a technical expert. If you indicate in your application that you would also like to work as a technical assessor, you can be upgraded after successfully completing the relevant basic training and three assignments as a technical expert.
An overview of the requirements
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Technical expert |
Technical assessor |
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Expertise in the relevant field |
✔️ | ✔️ |
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Basic training is compulsory |
➖ | ✔️ |
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Knowledge of the accreditation standard |
➖ | ✔️ |
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Three assignments as technical expert required |
➖ | ✔️ |
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Obligation to undertake further training annually |
✔️ | ✔️ |
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Participation in DAkkS training courses is required |
➖ | ✔️ |
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Assessment as part of a team |
✔️ | ✔️ |
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Carry out the assessment on your own |
➖ | ✔️ |
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Fee (as set out in the AkkStelleGebV Fees Regulation) |
95 €/Hour |
120 €/Hour |
