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Paper CQP 104

Introduction to Standardization

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The main objective of this unit is to introduce the learner to the basic concepts of standardization, standards development processes, role of standards and application of standards in the workplace or industry.

On completion, a candidate should be able to

  • Define basic concepts of standardization.
  • Appreciate Standards development process
  • Describe various types of standards
  • Explain benefits of standards in the society and in the organization
  • Describe national, regional, and international standards organization bodies

Content

  1. 1

    Introduction to standardization

    Comprehend the historical development and objectives of standardization

    1. Definition of terms

    2. Historical development of standards

    3. Objectives of standardization

  2. 2

    Concept and principles of standardization

    Explain the concept of standardization

    1. Concept of standardization

    2. Principles of standardization

    3. Types of standards

    4. Design standards

    5. Performance standards

    6. Legal aspects of standards

  3. 3

    Standards developing organizations

    Identify the types of organizations that develop standards.

    1. Companies

    2. Industry standards developers

    3. Professional standards development

      1. rganizations

    4. Government standards developers

    5. Geographical classification of standards

      1. rganizations

  4. 4

    Standards development process

    Explain the process for developing standards using examples of industry, national, and international procedures.

    1. Planning

    2. Development

    3. Publication

    4. Dissemination

    5. Customer services

    6. International standards development process

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  6. 5

    Uses of standards

    Explain the benefits of standards for consumers.

    1. Benefits for consumers

    2. Industry cost savings

    3. Industry market access

    4. Government use of standards

    5. Benefits to society

  7. 6

    Standards and trade

    Describe role of standards in trade facilitation.

    1. Global trade

    2. Regional trade

    3. Harmonization of standards for trade facilitation

    4. Trade agreements

  8. 7

    Conformity assessment

    Understand conformity assessment

    1. Principles of conformity assessment

    2. Certification

    3. Accreditation

    4. Conformity assessment systems

    5. Trade and barriers to trade

  9. 8

    Strategic standardization

    Explain the importance of having a standards strategy.

    1. Standards strategy

    2. Strategic use of standards

    3. Strategic participation

    4. Implementation

  10. 9

    Application of standards in the workplace

    Describe how standards are used in the various disciplines.

    1. Science applications

    2. Technology applications

    3. Engineering applications

    4. Mathematical applications

  11. 10

    Finding standards

    Make use of a variety of sources to identify standards.

    1. Identifying standards

    2. Buying standards

    3. Maintaining standards

    4. Standard formats