The ORIC Accreditation process consists of a number of steps, as represented on the ORIC Accreditation Process Flow Chart below.

The Self Assessment Checklist accompanies the Application and is divided into three sections:-

Section 1 - Self Asessment Checklist related to your Organisation.
Section 2 - Self Assessment Checklist related to your Programs.
Section 3 - Summary Sheet - Taks Followup.

Section 1 and 2
The requirements of the Accreditation process outlined in these sections are presented in a checklist format. By ticking the boxes you are indicating that your organisation has the specific requirements in place and that assessors will be able to view the relevant supporting documentation, talk to staff and managers about the requirements, and observe at least one activity, during the audit at your site.

In order for you to be prepared for the audit process and to demonstrate compliance for each requirement, you will need to indicate what documents(s) you will have available for the assessors to view. The documentation must be easy to access, whether it is in a manual or other format.

The Section 1 Checklist (related to your Organisation) is divided into key assessment areas, where relevant information and requirements may be addressed:-

1. Strategic / Business Plan and Financial Plan
   • Mission Statement and Code of Ethics
   • Strategic / Business Plan and Financial Plan
   • Review Process
     
     
2. Organisational Structure
   
   
3. Code of Practice
   • Environmental
   • Educational
   • Professional
     
     
4. Insurance and Legal Measures
   • Insurance
   • Forms
     
     
5. Areas of Operation / Access and Usage : Land and Water
   
   
6. Administration and Office Procedures
   • Procedures
   • Proformas
   • Information and Records Management
     
     
7. Human Resources Management
   • Employment Policies
   • Statutory Policies
   • Qualifications and Job Descriptions
   • Training and Development
   • Staff Meetings
     
     
8. Accreditation and Evaluation
   
   
9. Equipment
   
   
10. Food Handling
    
    
11. Communicable Diseases and Infection

The Section 2 Checklist (related to your Programs) addresses criteria in 3 sections:-

1. For Each Program
   • Aims and Objectives
   • Safety and Emergency Procedures
     
     
2. For Each Activity
   • Equipment
   • Group Management
   • Program Delivery
   • Lesson Plan
   • Ratios
     
     
3. For Instructors

Section 3
For each section that requires further information in order to reach compliance, this is indicated in the table provided

• Improvement / Action Required
• Person responsible for implementing the action
• Approximate time frame for completion of the action
• Tick and date when the action is completed