We use the RoSPA QSA auditing system. Do we still have to submit a full entry, including all the required supporting evidence documents?
It depends what type of award you are entering: For an achievement award if your organisation has achieved QSA Level 2 or above, you just need to register for the award online, provide brief answers to the ten KPQs on the RoSPA Award USB Key that we will send you, and save a scan of your QSA certificate into the Supporting Evidence folder, before returning the USB Key to RoSPA. However, for the Industry Sector Awards, a full submission is still required, including answers to the 10 Key Performance Questions and cross-referenced/hyperlinked documents saved to the Supporting Evidence folder on your Awards USB Key. This is because all entries need as far as possible to be in the same format to maximise the consistency of assessment. Also, entries for the Industry Sector Awards are judged by independent assessors, some of whom may not be familiar with the QSA system.