Questions about Applications
Can I apply for Part A without Part B?
Yes. This might be appropriate if you have no particular specialism, or if you wish to achieve certification for general responsiveness before seeking assessment for any expertise you feel you might have. 

Can I apply for Part B without Part A?
No. Part B certification can only be given where an organisation is certificated for Part A; this can happen at the same time, or sequentially (see below), but not with Part B first.

Can I apply for Part B after Part A?
Yes. This might be appropriate if you want to space the assessment workload over a period, or if you wish to secure certification for general responsiveness before seeking assessment for any expertise you feel you might have.
 
There are several points to note if you are planning to follow this approach. 
 

• First, Part B applications can only be submitted for the first two years of a Part A certification. 
• Second, where Part B applications are submitted more than six months after a Part A certification, they must be accompanied by updated submissions for A.0, A.5 and A.6, to allow the Lead Assessor to place the application in context. 
• Third, submitting Part B applications outside of a Part A application carries a cost implication.

You can find out more about Part Bs by clicking here

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