ICCS
INTERNATIONAL CAMBRIDGE COLLEGE STANDARDS
Institutional Evaluation & Accreditation Framework
Official Notice: This framework specifies internal ICCS requirements for evaluating entities, training academies, programmes, and experts based on objective, auditable evidence.ICCS-100GovernanceInstitutional Excellence Standard
Purpose: Evaluates the organisation's capability to operate in alignment with clear objectives, a coherent administrative system, and measurable results.
Scope: Institutions, companies, academies, and professional bodies.
ICCS-110GovernanceGovernance and Integrity Standard
Purpose: Ensures that decisions and professional relationships are managed with integrity, transparency, and accountability.
Scope: All entities and individuals operating within the scope of ICCS.
ICCS-120QualityQuality Management Standard
Purpose: Governs documents, processes, outcomes, and continuous improvement.
Scope: Entities implementing an internal quality management system.
ICCS-130OperationsOperational Performance Standard
Purpose: Executes daily operations efficiently, continuously, and with clarity.
Scope: Entities with recurring processes and services.
ICCS-200AcademiesAcademies and Training Centres Standard
Purpose: Assesses the entity's readiness to deliver structured and responsible training.
Scope: Academies, training centres, and programme providers.
ICCS-210ProgrammesEducational Programme Quality Standard
Purpose: Ensures clear programme objectives, content, execution timeline, and evaluation methods.
Scope: In-person and digital learning programmes.
ICCS-220CompetencyTrainer Competency Standard
Purpose: Verifies professional, educational, and behavioural competence within the trainer's specialisation.
Scope: Trainers and applicants seeking professional accreditation.
ICCS-230CompetencyProfessional Consultant Competency Standard
Purpose: Establishes criteria for proving competence, defining service scopes, and managing responsibility.
Scope: Consultants and experts operating within defined fields.
ICCS-300CertificationProfessional Certification Standard
Purpose: Governs certificate design, issuance, verification, and fraud prevention.
Scope: Entities issuing certificates under the ICCS framework.
ICCS-310TestingAssessment and Examination Standard
Purpose: Ensures assessments are fair, aligned with objectives, and properly documented.
Scope: Theoretical and practical exams, as well as competency evaluation tools.
ICCS-400SecurityInformation Security and Confidentiality Standard
Purpose: Protects information from unauthorised access, modification, disclosure, or loss.
Scope: Entities processing accreditation data or records.
ICCS-410VerificationRecords and Verification Standard
Purpose: Guarantees record accuracy, traceability, and authenticity verification.
Scope: Certificates, accreditations, decisions, and official records.
ICCS-500ServicesService Quality & Beneficiary Satisfaction Standard
Purpose: Measures service quality, clarity, and responsiveness to user needs.
Scope: Entities delivering services to clients or the general public.
ICCS-510AppealsComplaints and Appeals Standard
Purpose: Provides a fair and documented process for handling complaints and objections.
Scope: Entities and ICCS services within the designated scope.
ICCS-600SafetyOccupational Health and Safety Standard
Purpose: Manages safety risks across activities, facilities, and venues.
Scope: Sites, events, and training facilities.
ICCS-610EnvironmentEnvironmental Responsibility Standard
Purpose: Encourages responsible resource utilisation and minimises environmental impact.
Scope: Entities and locations included within the environmental scope.
ICCS-700ImprovementContinuous Improvement Standard
Purpose: Translates performance data, complaints, and evaluations into measurable enhancements.
Scope: All covered entities and programmes.
ICCS-800AccreditationEntity Evaluation and Accreditation Granting Standard
Purpose: Ensures that evaluation, decision-making, and accreditation documentation follow consistent, auditable rules.
Scope: Evaluation and accreditation processes managed by ICCS.
