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3. Drafting standards in accordance with the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2, using the ISO STD template

Description

This course explains and illustrates how the application of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2, contributes to the standardization process (whether for international, regional or national standards) and demonstrates how the ISO STD template can be used to facilitate the drafting process.

This course is intended for committee secretaries and anyone carrying out an editorial role as part of the standardization process. Prerequisites for the course are a mastery of English, familiarity with Microsoft Word for Windows and Web browsers, as well as some knowledge of the ISO/IEC Directives, Part 2.

Objectives

The course aims to fulfil the following objectives:

• Understand the role of the ISO/IECDirectives, Part2, and how they contribute to the goal of ISO international standardization.
• Demonstrate how the ISO/IECDirectives, Part2, is a powerful tool to ensure that ISO standards are fit for purpose as international standards which are suitable for regional and national adoption.
• Draft the common elements of standardsusing the ISO/IECDirectives, Part2, and the ISO STD template.
• Understand the common pitfalls in drafting standards and using the ISO STD template, and how to avoid them.
• Complete practical exercises in both drafting and use of the ISO STD template.

Duration

Four days