For those aspiring to become an accredited auditor for electricity entity safety management systems under the Electrical Safety Act 2002, the application process involves completing Form 47 - Application for appointment as an electricity entity safety management system accredited auditor (PDF, 0.26 MB).
The appointment of an electricity entity SMS accredited auditor consists of a nominee and at least one nominee representative. Typically, the nominee is the company director, and the nominee representative is the auditor or auditors. The skills required by nominee representatives may vary, and a combination of skill sets may be necessary to meet the accreditation criteria for an electricity entity SMS auditor.
Throughout their appointment, the electricity entity SMS accredited auditor must:
- Maintain their capabilities, skills, and knowledge.
- Keep records confirming the continual maintenance of these capabilities.
- Ensure that appointed corporations maintain their capabilities.
- Ensure that personnel involved in assessing and validating safety management systems also maintain their skills and knowledge.
- Take responsibility for assessing and validating the prescribed entity's safety management system.
Detailed information regarding the conditions of accreditation can be found in the Safety Management System Audit and Governance Guide.
When applying to become an electricity entity SMS Accredited Auditor, key considerations include:
Demonstrating capability for the role through a comprehensive capability statement addressing attributes criteria listed in the application form, covering knowledge, skills and abilities, education/professional development, and work experience.
Submitting supporting documentation such as copies of educational qualifications, training course certificates, curriculum vitae, audit logs, audit reports, and any other relevant information.
This process ensures that those appointed as electricity entity SMS accredited auditors possess the necessary skills and qualifications to assess and validate safety management systems effectively.