From Jennifer:
Hypothetical Scenario: Our organization has achieved ANSI 17024 accreditation on our technician exam. I can list on our website that training in the areas of overhead crane maintenance and inspection is required prior to taking my exam. However, I cannot say that the training must come from my training company, or dictate what training companies a participant must attend.
Is this a true statement?
Reply:
Great question. I like the way you posed it. Let’s parse this.
- I can list on our website that training in the areas of overhead crane maintenance and inspection is required prior to taking my exam. TRUE
- However, I cannot say that the training must come from my training company, TRUE
- or dictate what training companies a participant must attend. QUALIFIED: You can require that the alternate training meet certain content specifications (e.g., meet your blueprint) and require that trainers meet certain qualifications (e.g., that they are certified in a certain way, have a minimum amount of experience as an overhead crane operator, etc.) You have to provide a way for alternative training providers to become approved by you.
What you cannot say (on your website or in your promo material) is that candidates who take your training will have an advantage over candidates who took training elsewhere.
You can make a statement such as “80% of candidates who take our training become certified..”