St. Dominic College of Asia (SDCA) continues to revolutionize education as it receives a recommendation from TÜV Nord for the issuance of the ISO 9001:2015 certificate following a rigorous two-day site visit on October 20-21, 2022.
On October 5, 2022, TÜV Nord conducted a Level 1 visit, represented by Maria Luisa Sitchon, where they reviewed initial documents, conducted preliminary interviews, and toured the SDCA campus.
TÜV NORD Philippines, Inc. is a member of the German TÜV NORD GROUP, one of the world’s largest inspection, certification, and testing organizations. The organization audits quality management systems and grants ISO 9001:2015 certifications to institutions that meet international standards.
During the Level 2 visit, TÜV Nord representatives—including Engr. Maria Luisa Sitchon (Audit Team Leader), Ms. Kristabelle Aguilar, Engr. Jocelyn Magat, and Ms. Amelia Lilibeth Cruz (Technical Expert)—conducted an in-depth review, interviewing academic heads, administrative staff, and quality management representatives. They also inspected laboratories and facilities to ensure that SDCA met the following objectives:
- Determining the conformity of the institution’s management system.
- Assessing the institution’s ability to comply with applicable statutory, regulatory, and contractual requirements.
- Evaluating the effectiveness of the management system in achieving institutional goals.
- Identifying areas for potential improvement in the institution’s quality management system.
Following a thorough assessment, TÜV Nord announced its recommendation for SDCA’s ISO 9001:2015 certification with no minor or major non-conformities, during the closing meeting on October 21, 2022, at the Accreditation Room.
This achievement demonstrates SDCA’s commitment to quality education, ensuring high standards of service quality and student satisfaction. The forthcoming ISO 9001:2015 certificate signifies SDCA’s dedication to implementing policies and continuously improving its quality management system in pursuit of academic excellence.
Written by: CORPCOM