Certification Committee Charter

Purpose: The Certification Committee oversees CAIBOK’s certification program, ensuring compliance with ISO/IEC 17024.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and approve certification schemes and assessment methodologies.
• Ensure impartiality and integrity in certification.
• Review appeals and complaints.

Impartiality Policy

CAIBOK.org is committed to impartiality in all certification activities. We ensure:

• Independence in certification decisions.
• Prevention of financial or commercial influence.
• Mandatory conflict-of-interest declarations.

Conflict of Interest Policy

Purpose: To prevent conflicts of interest in certification.

Scope: Applies to all personnel involved in certification.

Prohibited Activities:

• Examiners cannot evaluate candidates they have trained.
• Certification decisions must be free from financial influence.

Code of Ethics for Certification Personnel

All individuals involved in certification must:

• Maintain confidentiality of candidate information.
• Act with integrity and professionalism.
• Avoid actions compromising certification credibility.

Certification Scheme Document

Purpose: Defines competency standards and certification levels.

Levels:

• White Belt – Entry-level
• Brown Belt – Commis
• Green Belt – Chef de Partie
• Red Belt – Sous Chef
• Black Belt Chef – Chef de Cuisine
• Gold Belt – Executive Chef

Candidate Handbook

Introduction: Outlines the certification process, eligibility, and requirements.

Exam Policies:

• Exams are proctored and secure.
• No unauthorized materials allowed.
• Appeals must be filed within 30 days.

Examination Security Policy

Purpose: Protects the validity of CAIBOK’s certification exams.

Security Measures:

• Exams are conducted in a secure environment.
• Candidate identification is required.
• Unauthorized content sharing is prohibited.

Appeals & Complaints Handling Policy

Appeals Process:

• Appeals must be submitted in writing within 30 days.
• Reviewed by the Certification Committee within 60 days.

Complaints Process:

• Complaints must be filed within 60 days.
• Resolutions will be communicated within 90 days.

Internal Audit Policy

Purpose: Establishes a framework for internal audits to maintain compliance.

Procedures:

• Regular audits conducted annually.
• Audit findings reviewed by the Certification Committee.
• Corrective actions documented and implemented.

Risk Management Policy

Purpose: Identifies and mitigates risks in certification operations.

Risk Control Measures:

• Annual risk assessments.
• Implementation of corrective actions for identified risks.

Confidentiality & Data Protection Policy

Purpose: Ensures candidate data is handled securely.

Key Policies:

• Compliance with GDPR and international data protection laws.
• Restricted access to certification records.