ATTICS International Sanctions Policy

Document Number

ATTICS-POL-043

Version Number

1.0

Document Control

DC43

Effective Date

06-01-2026

Document Status

Approved

Approval Date

06-01-2026

ATTICS International Sanctions Policy

These policies are developed exclusively for ATTICS International. Any copying, sharing, or reuse without written consent is not permitted.

Purpose

ATTICS International is committed to maintaining the integrity, credibility, and ethical standards of all its services, including training, assessment, certification, auditing, inspection, testing, and calibration.

The purpose of this policy is to define the principles and procedures for applying sanctions in cases of misconduct, malpractice, non-compliance, or breach of ATTICS International’s policies and contractual obligations.

Scope

This policy applies to:

  • Learners and examination candidates
  • Employees and management
  • Consultants and external experts
  • Approved training and examination centres
  • Clients and service recipients
  • Suppliers and partners

Policy Statement

ATTICS International shall:

  • Apply sanctions fairly, consistently, and impartially
  • Base sanctions on objective evidence
  • Ensure the right to respond and appeal
  • Maintain confidentiality
  • Use sanctions to protect service integrity and stakeholder trust

Grounds for Sanctions

Sanctions may be applied in cases of:

  • Examination or assessment malpractice
  • Certification fraud or misrepresentation
  • Breach of confidentiality or data protection
  • Conflict of interest violations
  • Misconduct or unethical behavior
  • Non-compliance with ATTICS procedures
  • Failure of approved centres to meet required standards
  • False claims of ATTICS certification or affiliation

Types of Sanctions

Depending on severity, sanctions may include:

For Learners / Candidates

  • Warning
  • Disqualification from examination or assessment
  • Cancellation of results
  • Suspension from future assessments
  • Permanent exclusion from ATTICS programs

For Staff / Consultants

  • Verbal or written warning
  • Suspension of duties
  • Termination of employment or contract

For Approved Centres / Partners

  • Corrective action requirement
  • Temporary suspension of approved status
  • Withdrawal of approved centre status
  • Public notification where required

For Clients / External Parties

  • Termination of service agreements
  • Legal action where applicable
  • Reporting to relevant authorities

Sanction Process

Identification of Breach

  • Incident reported and recorded.

Investigation

  • Evidence collected and reviewed impartially.

Decision

  • Sanction level determined by authorized panel.

Communication

  • Affected party informed in writing.

Implementation

  • Sanction applied.

Record Keeping

  • All actions documented securely.

Right to Appeal

Any party subject to sanction may appeal under the Complaints & Appeals Policy.

Confidentiality

All sanction proceedings are treated confidentially and disclosed only where legally or contractually required.

Compliance with International Standards

Aligned with:

  • ISO/IEC 17024:2012 – Protection of certification integrity
  • ISO 21001:2025 – Fair and ethical educational governance
  • ISO 9001:2015 – Controlled management processes
  • ISO/IEC 17025 – Technical and professional conduct

Approved By: Mr. Zaib Ali

Authorized Position: Head of Operations

Signature:

zaib signaure

Date: 06-01-2026