Understanding the PJLA Flexible Scope Policy for Testing Labs, RMPS, and PTPs

With the new PL-4, PJLA is improving upon how flexible scopes are communicated to the testing labs, RMP and PTP CABs, and their customers. This session explores how these CABs can manage a flexible scope of accreditation. Beginning November 1st, CABs receiving updated scopes during reaccreditation assessments or scope expansions will be able to leverage either a fixed or flexible scope to communicate to their customers. Takeaways: 1. The difference between a fixed scope and a flexible scope of accreditation. 2. The advantages and disadvantages of a flexible scope of accreditation. 3. The flexibility approved for flexible scopes and the changes which cannot be made to scope methods. 4. The requirements and considerations on the CABs for managing flexible scopes. 5. The impact of flexible scopes on the assessment process. Presented by Matthew Sica, PJLA Technical Program Manager