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Verifier Bodies (VBs): what are the costs of being one?

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To maintain the quality and integrity of our verification process, there are a number of SLCP related charges for Verifier Bodies. Find a complete overview in the table below.

 

Cost

Amount (US$)

Paid by

Remarks

 

Onboarding


 

 

 

Gateway

Free of Charge

N/A

 

Registering and utilizing the Gateway are free. We also provide an abundant amount of resources free of charge, e.g., the Converged Assessment Framework, e-learning and FAQs.

VB onboarding

One-time fee for VB Systems Check upon eligible application: 2,500 USD**

Verifier Body to SLCP

Invoiced at time of on-boarding*.

Verifier Access Fee

$200 per year per Verifier

Verifier Body to SLCP

 

200 USD per Verifier annually*.

Charged at end of successful Verifier application & passing the Verifier Exam.

Verification


 

Verification

Vary by Verifier Bodies (VBs)

Facility to Verifier Body

Each VB determines their individual price quotation for the verification after a facility’s request.

Accredited Host

Vary by Accredited Hosts (AHs)

AH’s may implement different fees based on the type of accounts:

  • Facility to AH
  • Verifier to AH
  • End-user to AH

Verifiers may need to pay a fee to the Accredited Host to use their platform.

Please check with each AH on the specific fee.

Maintenance

 

Verification Upcharge Fee

$300 per verification

Verifier Body to SLCP

This fee covers the costs to maintain the SLCP system*.

Integrity Oversight Program Fees for VB Quality Assurance (QA)

Can go up to 5,250 USD. Examples below.

VB reinstatement (if suspended): up to 2,500 USD

Verifier reactivation fee (if deactivated/ suspended): minimum charge 200 USD

Verifier Body to SLCP

 

Charged as applicable and invoiced at time of occurrence*.

See FAQ on the SLCP Integrity Oversight Program for more fee information.
* Centralized billing at VB level

** Only applicable to non-APSCA members who are eligible to become APSCA members

 

For more information about the charges read the Verifier Body Requirements document.

The Verifier application process, training and Exam are free of charges.

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