Impartiality and independence
Assessment, eligibility review and certification decisions should be protected from conflicts of interest and inappropriate commercial influence.
About IMPAS
An assessment-led personnel certifying body
Learn about the IMPAS organisation, its certification philosophy, occupational scope and approach to impartial, competency-based certification.
Who we are
IMPAS INDUSTRIAL CERTIFICATIONS PRIVATE LIMITED is a personnel certifying body based in Chennai, India. IMPAS focuses on independent assessment and certification of professionals working in industrial coating, insulation and related material-protection activities.
Our purpose is to provide a structured method for recognising role-specific competence: the knowledge, practical capability and professional judgement required to perform a defined industrial function.
Certification is distinct from training. Training providers may prepare individuals for an assessment, but the certifying body's evaluation and certification decision must follow its applicable scheme rules and impartiality controls.
Our scheme families
- Coating and Insulation Inspectors
- Blaster, Painter and Insulator Operators
- Coating / Painting Supervisors
Detailed entry conditions, approved examination methods, validity and fees must be confirmed against the current scheme documents.
Principles behind IMPAS certification
Defined competence criteria
Each scheme should establish role scope, prerequisites, assessment methods and decision rules suitable for the occupation.
Consistent assessment
Standardised assessment procedures and documented evidence support transparent and repeatable decisions.
Fair candidate treatment
Candidates should receive clear information on procedures, reasonable accommodation arrangements where applicable, appeals and complaints.
Information protection
Candidate records and assessment results should be handled confidentially, with controlled access and applicable data protection measures.
Ongoing scheme review
Competency frameworks require periodic review as standards, industrial practices and job responsibilities evolve.
ISO/IEC 17024: alignment versus accreditation
IMPAS describes its personnel certification scheme framework as aligned with ISO/IEC 17024 principles. Alignment means the framework is designed with reference to the standard; it is not a declaration of accreditation. Accreditation, if achieved, must be evidenced separately by a recognised accreditation body and a valid scope.
This website does not claim that IMPAS is accredited to ISO/IEC 17024 or that any IMPAS scheme holds government, industry or third-party endorsement.