What is accreditation?

Accreditation has an impact on almost every element of our daily lives, from the food we eat to the cars we drive. NATA accreditation empowers organisations to meet the highest performance and reliability measures, giving assurance to their customers and the community. Aligning with relevant national and international quality standards, NATA accreditation also helps organisations improve their business operations and market presence.

When businesses choose a NATA accredited supplier, they can be sure that:

• Accredited activities can satisfy performance requirements
• There will be certainty and reliability in the supply chain
• They can rely on the supplier’s technical competence and capability
• “Like can be compared to like” in a competitive marketplace
• They are show-casing a quality-centric approach
• They will reduce the risk of failure and downtime
• Measurements and tests are accurate and reliable, and have been carried out in compliance with best practice

NATA enjoys a national and international reputation for its accreditation work due largely to our peer-review process in the assessment phase.

The peer-review is made possible by nearly 3,000 volunteer industry experts, also known as Technical Assessors, who work with NATA Lead Assessors to ensure that assessments are technically robust and confirm compliance with the relevant standards.

Recommendations for accreditation are reviewed by an expert panel – the Accreditation Advisory Committee (AAC) – before NATA makes the final decision to award accreditation.

This detailed process positions accredited organisations as leaders in their industries.