NVLAP Assessor Questionnaire

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Assessor Questionnaire

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Laboratory Name:

NVLAP Lab Code:

Assessor Name:

Assessment Date(s):

Please provide NVLAP with your evaluation of the assessor by rating the following performance areas. Complete a separate
questionnaire for each assessor. For any question rated Poor or Fair, comment below.
Very
Poor
Fair
Good
Good
Excellent
1.

Familiarity with NVLAP accreditation procedures and
requirements (NIST Handbook 150 series)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

2.

Knowledge of relevant assessment methods and techniques:
examining, questioning, evaluating and reporting

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

3.

Audit management skills: preparation, organization, and
direction

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

4.

Technical knowledge of specific tests or calibrations for which
accreditation is sought and, where relevant, of the associated
sampling procedures

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

5.

Personal attributes: judgment, objectivity, maturity,
interpersonal skills

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

6.

Oral and written communication skills

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

7.

Presentation of assessment findings and conclusions in a
logical and orderly sequence and in appropriate depth (exit
briefing and on-site assessment report)

(1)

(2)

(3)

(4)

(5)

8.

Duration of assessment (number of hours at laboratory)

9.

Comments (use back if needed)

Please return this questionnaire to NVLAP in the postage-paid envelope. Thank you very much!

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REV. 2011-11-17

Date: