2007-05-10

Opportunity to participate on committee developing standards for educational services (CAC/ISO/TC 232)

The Standards Council of Canada (SCC) is seeking interested parties representing consumers, industry, regulators, academics and educational organizations to participate in its committee on educational services (CAC/ISO/TC 232).

Scope of CAC/ISO/TC 232

The committee reviews and develops standards on educational services including those involving quality and effectiveness of education and training, knowledge transfer, as well as enhanced transparency and comparability of the range of educational services offered.

The Standards Council of Canada is looking for technical experts that have a stake in the implementation and would like to participate in the review and drafting of related standards.

Deadline for submission

Interested parties should submit their Curriculum Vitae along with a statement outlining their interests and ability to contribute to the work of CAC/ISO/TC 232 by June 30, 2007.

Benefits of participation

• Provides partcipants with relevant information on emerging trends and changing practices;
• Exposes committee members to the expertise and research of organizations within similar sectors. This increased knowledge translates into enhanced designs and new ideas; and
• Provides individuals with opportunities to gain valuable skills and knowledge.
• Incorporating voluntary standards into regulation lessens the burden of regulatory compliance on industry, and allows governments to contribute to increased economic growth and competitiveness.

For more information on this committee or to submit your curriculum vitae, contact Roz Waddell at the Standards Council of Canada:

•        Telephone: 613 238 3222 ext. 451
•        Email: [email protected]   

The Standards Council of Canada is a Crown corporation with the mandate to promote efficient and effective voluntary standardization.  For more information on our programs, visit www.scc-ccn.ca or e-mail [email protected].