Service
Pre-External Audit Review
A readiness review that removes surprises at certification time.
Who it's for
- Organisations approaching a certification or recertification audit
- Companies that have had non-conformities in previous external audits
- Businesses that want confidence before the certification body arrives
What's included
- Mock audit mirroring the certification body's approach
- Documentation and evidence review
- Gap list with prioritised, time-boxed actions
- Coaching for the team on how the audit will run
- Final readiness sign-off
How we work
- 1
Review
A mock audit against the standard, run the way a certification body would.
- 2
Report
A prioritised gap list with the time and effort each fix needs.
- 3
Close
Support to resolve the gaps before the real audit date.
- 4
Confirm
A final readiness check so your team walks into the audit with confidence.
Common questions
01How is this different from an internal audit?
An internal audit is a required part of your system; a pre-external audit review is a rehearsal specifically for the certification-body visit. It mirrors their approach and focuses on the evidence and behaviours the external auditor will test.
02How does an auditor's perspective help us?
Our lead consultant has conducted third-party audits on behalf of accredited certification bodies. That auditor's-eye view lets us anticipate exactly what will be scrutinised, reducing surprises and non-conformities on the day.
Let's build your certification roadmap
Book a short discovery call to talk through your current systems, sector and target standards. We'll come back with clear, practical next steps.