Paragraph 85 Technical expertsF1
(1)
The national accreditation body may include technical experts in the assessment team to provide detailed knowledge and expertise on a specific subject matter needed to support the lead assessor or assessor.
(2)
A technical expert must have—
(a)
the competence required to support the lead assessor and assessor effectively on the subject matter for which knowledge and expertise of such expert is requested;
(b)
sufficient knowledge of this Schedule as well as applicable guidelines as referred to in paragraph 64(2)(a).
(c)
a sufficient understanding of verification activities.
(3)
Technical experts must undertake specified tasks under the direction and full responsibility of the lead assessor of the assessment team in question.