Downloads & Documents

The IRCAP Downloads & Documents section provides access to official publications, certification schemes, policies, and guidance materials to support transparency, understanding, and compliance with IRCAP requirements.

Certification Schemes

IRCAP certification schemes define the structure, requirements, and assessment criteria for each certification level and ISO standard.

Certification schemes include:

Scope and purpose of certification
Eligibility and entry requirements
Competency and assessment criteria
Certification levels and progression pathways
Certification validity and renewal requirements
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) obligations

These schemes ensure consistency, impartiality, and international alignment across all IRCAP certifications.

Policies and Procedures

This section contains IRCAP’s official policies and operational procedures governing certification, registration, and professional conduct.

Documents include:

Certification and registration policies
Impartiality and ethics policies
Complaints and appeals procedures
Suspension, withdrawal, and reinstatement procedures
Data protection and confidentiality policies

These policies support integrity, transparency, and effective governance.

Guidance Documents

IRCAP guidance documents provide practical support and clarification to applicants, certified professionals, and stakeholders.

Guidance materials may include:

Application and certification guidance
CPD requirements and reporting guidance
Audit and implementation best practices
Interpretation of certification requirements
Professional conduct and ethical guidance

Guidance documents are intended to support understanding but do not replace formal certification schemes or policies.

Application Forms

This section provides access to official IRCAP application and submission forms.

Forms include:

Certification application forms
Professional registration forms
Membership application forms
Renewal and recertification forms
Complaints and appeals submission forms

All applications must be completed accurately and submitted in accordance with IRCAP requirements.

IRCAP Downloads & Documents – Clarity, Transparency, and Trust

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1. IRCAP Certification Scheme

Defines structure, scope, certification levels, eligibility, assessment, validity, and renewal.
📄 Download IRCAP_Certification_Scheme.docx

2. IRCAP Certification Policy

Covers certification principles, decision-making, suspension, withdrawal, and integrity.
📄 Download IRCAP_Certification_Policy.docx

3. IRCAP Impartiality & Ethics Policy

Includes independence, conflict of interest, confidentiality, and professional ethics.
📄 Download IRCAP_Impartiality_Ethics_Policy.docx

4. IRCAP CPD (Continuing Professional Development) Policy

Explains CPD requirements, monitoring, audit, and compliance.
📄 Download IRCAP_CPD_Policy.docx

5. IRCAP Certification Application Form

Structured application template for all certification levels and ISO standards.
📄 Download IRCAP_Application_Form.docx