What is an accreditation program
318YB What is an accreditation program
An accreditation program for an agricultural ERA is a program that provides for the following functions in relation to carrying out the agricultural ERA—
setting requirements (program requirements) for carrying out the agricultural ERA that are consistent with an agricultural ERA standard that applies to the agricultural ERA;
accrediting persons who carry out the agricultural ERA in compliance with the program requirements, including—
setting the terms and conditions of accreditation; and
auditing a person’s compliance with the program requirements and the person’s accreditation; and
responding to a person’s non-compliance with the program requirements or the person’s accreditation, including by suspending or cancelling the person’s accreditation;
reviewing decisions and resolving disputes under the program;
maintaining a register of persons accredited under the program and making the register available to the chief executive and authorised persons;
collecting and reporting information about the operation of the program and the accreditation of persons under the program;
regularly reviewing and evaluating the program.
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