Mock Certification Audit
A realistic rehearsal of your certification audit, run the way a certification body would run it. You find out where you stand, close the gaps and walk into Stage 1 and Stage 2 prepared.
A full rehearsal, not a checklist
We follow the certification audit approach so your team experiences the real thing before it counts.
Stage 1 rehearsal
Documentation, scope and readiness reviewed as a certification body would.
Stage 2 rehearsal
Processes audited on site against the standard.
Opening and closing meetings
Run as in a real audit, so leaders know what to expect.
Graded findings
Major and minor nonconformities and opportunities, as an auditor would grade them.
Interview coaching
Staff practise answering auditors clearly and accurately.
Corrective action support
Root cause analysis and actions to close findings.
Certification body selection
Help choosing a body that fits your market and budget.
Stage 1 and Stage 2 support
On-call support during the real audits.
From rehearsal to real audit
- PlanAudit plan and sample agreed.
- AuditStage 1 and Stage 2 rehearsed.
- ReportFindings graded with evidence.
- CorrectActions closed and verified.
- CertifySupport through the real audits.
What you receive
- Mock audit report with graded findings
- Corrective action plan with owners
- Readiness recommendation for Stage 1
- Certification body shortlist on request
- Support during Stage 1 and Stage 2
When it helps most
- Six to eight weeks before your certification audit
- Before a transition audit to a new edition
- After a change of certification body
- Before recertification following a difficult cycle
- When leadership wants independent assurance of readiness
One partner, gap to certificate
Gap Assessment
Where you stand against the standard, and a prioritised roadmap.
ConsultancyImplementation
Processes, documents and records built around how you operate.
ConsultancyIntegrated Management Systems
Several standards under one policy, risk register and audit programme.
Ongoing partnershipOutsourced Internal Audit
Independent internal audits planned and run by registered auditors.
Ongoing partnershipSurveillance & Recertification
Keeping the system effective between audits, including 2026 transitions.
Ongoing partnershipSupplier & Second-Party Audits
Audits of your suppliers against your requirements and the standards.
Mock Certification Audit FAQ
Is the mock audit carried out by a certification body?
No. It is a readiness service by AEC. The certification audit itself is carried out by an independent, accredited certification body, which makes the certification decision.
Do you guarantee we will pass?
No. We prepare you thoroughly and close the gaps we find, but only the independent certification body can decide the outcome.
Can the mock audit be done remotely?
Partly. Document review and some interviews work remotely; process audits are best done on site where practical.
Rehearse before it counts
Tell us your standard, sites and audit date. We reply with a proposal for a mock certification audit.
Certification decisions are made by independent, accredited certification bodies. AEC prepares organisations for certification and does not guarantee certification outcomes.