ISO/IEC 19796-1:2005
The SC 36 reference framework (RFDQ) for describing quality approaches in learning, education and training: seven process categories from needs analysis to evaluation and optimization with 38 sub-processes, a thirteen-attribute descriptive model, three use scenarios and a conformance rule. Withdrawn in 2017 and replaced by ISO/IEC 40180:2017; built from the identical Australian/New Zealand adoption.
ISO/IEC 19796-1:2005 is a compliance framework from International (ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 36); adopted as EN ISO/IEC 19796-1:2009 and AS/NZS ISO/IEC 19796.1:2013 with 9 domains and 41 controls that map to 1 other frameworks. The largest domains are 3.2.1.3 Conception / Design (CD) – ISO/IEC 19796-1:2005 (11 controls), 3.2.1.2 Framework Analysis (FA) – ISO/IEC 19796-1:2005 (6 controls), 3.2.1.4 Development / Production (DP) – ISO/IEC 19796-1:2005 (5 controls). Every control below carries what it requires and what an assessor expects to see.
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Framework Domains (9)
3.2.1.1 Needs Analysis (NA) – ISO/IEC 19796-1:2005
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-iec-19796-1-2005::NA.1 | NA.1 Initiation |
| iso-iec-19796-1-2005::NA.2 | NA.2 Stakeholder identification |
| iso-iec-19796-1-2005::NA.3 | NA.3 Definition of objectives |
| iso-iec-19796-1-2005::NA.4 | NA.4 Demand analysis |
3.2.1.2 Framework Analysis (FA) – ISO/IEC 19796-1:2005
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-iec-19796-1-2005::FA.1 | FA.1 Analysis of the external context |
| iso-iec-19796-1-2005::FA.2 | FA.2 Analysis of staff resources |
| iso-iec-19796-1-2005::FA.3 | FA.3 Analysis of target groups |
| iso-iec-19796-1-2005::FA.4 | FA.4 Analysis of the institutional and organizational context |
| iso-iec-19796-1-2005::FA.5 | FA.5 Time and budget planning |
| iso-iec-19796-1-2005::FA.6 | FA.6 Environment analysis |
3.2.1.3 Conception / Design (CD) – ISO/IEC 19796-1:2005
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-iec-19796-1-2005::CD.1 | CD.1 Learning objectives |
| iso-iec-19796-1-2005::CD.10 | CD.10 Concept for tests and evaluation |
| iso-iec-19796-1-2005::CD.11 | CD.11 Concept for maintenance |
| iso-iec-19796-1-2005::CD.2 | CD.2 Concept for contents |
| iso-iec-19796-1-2005::CD.3 | CD.3 Didactical concept / methods |
| iso-iec-19796-1-2005::CD.4 | CD.4 Roles and activities |
| iso-iec-19796-1-2005::CD.5 | CD.5 Organizational concept |
| iso-iec-19796-1-2005::CD.6 | CD.6 Technical concept |
| iso-iec-19796-1-2005::CD.7 | CD.7 Concept for media and interaction design |
| iso-iec-19796-1-2005::CD.8 | CD.8 Media concept |
| iso-iec-19796-1-2005::CD.9 | CD.9 Communication concept |
3.2.1.4 Development / Production (DP) – ISO/IEC 19796-1:2005
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-iec-19796-1-2005::DP.1 | DP.1 Content realization |
| iso-iec-19796-1-2005::DP.2 | DP.2 Design realization |
| iso-iec-19796-1-2005::DP.3 | DP.3 Media realization |
| iso-iec-19796-1-2005::DP.4 | DP.4 Technical realization |
| iso-iec-19796-1-2005::DP.5 | DP.5 Maintenance |
3.2.1.5 Implementation (IM) – ISO/IEC 19796-1:2005
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-iec-19796-1-2005::IM.1 | IM.1 Testing of learning resources |
| iso-iec-19796-1-2005::IM.2 | IM.2 Adaptation of learning resources |
| iso-iec-19796-1-2005::IM.3 | IM.3 Activation of learning resources |
| iso-iec-19796-1-2005::IM.4 | IM.4 Organization of use |
| iso-iec-19796-1-2005::IM.5 | IM.5 Technical infrastructure |
3.2.1.6 Learning Process (LP) – ISO/IEC 19796-1:2005
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-iec-19796-1-2005::LP.1 | LP.1 Administration |
| iso-iec-19796-1-2005::LP.2 | LP.2 Activities |
| iso-iec-19796-1-2005::LP.3 | LP.3 Review of competency levels |
3.2.1.7 Evaluation / Optimization (EO) – ISO/IEC 19796-1:2005
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-iec-19796-1-2005::EO.1 | EO.1 Planning |
| iso-iec-19796-1-2005::EO.2 | EO.2 Realization |
| iso-iec-19796-1-2005::EO.3 | EO.3 Analysis |
| iso-iec-19796-1-2005::EO.4 | EO.4 Optimization / Improvement |
Clause 3: Process model and descriptive model – ISO/IEC 19796-1:2005
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-iec-19796-1-2005::3 | 3 Process model: use of the framework (description, comparison, harmonization) |
| iso-iec-19796-1-2005::3.1 | 3.1 Descriptive model |
Clause 4: Conformance – ISO/IEC 19796-1:2005
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| iso-iec-19796-1-2005::4 | 4 Conformance |
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ISO/IEC 19796-1:2005 is a compliance framework from International (ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 36); adopted as EN ISO/IEC 19796-1:2009 and AS/NZS ISO/IEC 19796.1:2013 with 9 domains and 41 controls. The SC 36 reference framework (RFDQ) for describing quality approaches in learning, education and training: seven process categories from needs analysis to evaluation and optimization with 38 sub-processes, a thirteen-attribute descriptive model, three use scenarios and a conformance rule. Withdrawn in 2017 and replaced by ISO/IEC 40180:2017; built from the identical Australian/New Zealand adoption. It is used by organisations to establish and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements.
What does ISO/IEC 19796-1:2005 actually require?
ISO/IEC 19796-1:2005 has 41 controls organised across 9 domains. The largest domains are 3.2.1.3 Conception / Design (CD) – ISO/IEC 19796-1:2005 (11 controls), 3.2.1.2 Framework Analysis (FA) – ISO/IEC 19796-1:2005 (6 controls), 3.2.1.4 Development / Production (DP) – ISO/IEC 19796-1:2005 (5 controls). Each control defines specific requirements that organisations must implement to achieve compliance.
If I already comply with another framework, how much of ISO/IEC 19796-1:2005 do I already cover?
ISO/IEC 19796-1:2005 maps to 1 other compliance frameworks. The top mapping partners are ISO 21001:2018 (95% coverage). Use our comparison tool to explore control-level mappings between frameworks.
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