Achieve Third-Party Certification with Expert Support

Your guided path to Certification

The FIA’s Route to Certification scheme is a one-stop solution that helps companies achieve third-party certification and FIA membership with confidence.

This service offers practical, hands-on support from our Compliance Manager, ensuring your company understands every step of the process and is fully prepared for its initial audit. Most companies achieve certification on their first attempt thanks to our proven approach.

What the scheme includes

The scheme provides everything you need to meet certification requirements efficiently and effectively:

  • FIA membership (free for the first year)

  • Consultancy services from the FIA Compliance Manager

  • Certification body fees

  • Scheme fees (e.g. BAFE)

  • All required documentation and templates

  • Face-to-face consultancy, video calls, telephone and email support

  • Guidance in choosing the right certification scheme and body

  • Step-by-step help in preparing for your initial audit

Payments can be spread across the year to make the process easier for your cash flow.

 

How it works

  1. Initial Consultation – Discuss your company’s needs with the FIA Compliance Manager

  2. Scheme Selection – Identify the most relevant certification scheme for your business

  3. Preparation and Documentation – Develop your Quality Management System and complete documentation templates

  4. Pre-Audit Review – Receive a readiness check to ensure compliance

  5. Audit and Certification – Undertake the independent UKAS-accredited audit

  6. Membership Benefits – Enjoy full access to FIA membership advantages from day one

You can also choose a standalone consultancy option to prepare for ISO 9001 audits or specific scheme requirements.

Meet Our Compliance Manager

Kevin's career spans more than 45 years, including 15 years in military service. He has worked in a range of civilian companies from IT training to the oil industry in a range of office management, ISO 9001 auditing, and administration management roles.  He has been heavily involved with ISO 9001 and other ISO Standards since 2003 and is an IRCA certified lead auditor for ISO 9001:2015.

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Benefits at a Glance

  • Step-by-step expert guidance

  • Faster certification with reduced risk of failure

  • Dedicated FIA consultant support

  • Templates, policies and records provided

  • Access to FIA member discounts and training

  • Proven success record with SMEs across the UK

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