The Challenge
As a long-established certification body specialising in sustainable land and sea resources, Vottunarstofan Tún relies on highly skilled lead auditors who apply ISO 19011 auditing principles across a range of certification programs. Their auditors work within certification schemes that operate under ISO 17065, making consistent and well-grounded auditing practice essential.
With auditors carrying out assessments across organic production, fisheries, aquaculture, and tourism sustainability programs, Tún needed a flexible, internationally recognised training solution that focused specifically on ISO 19011. The organisation required training that auditors could complete at their own pace, while ensuring every lead auditor received consistent, role-specific professional development that strengthened audit quality across all programs.
The Solution
ATOL’s ISO 19011 Lead Auditor Training provided Vottunarstofan Tún with a flexible and practical solution that aligned perfectly with the realities of certification work. The self-paced structure allowed auditors to pause and resume modules as needed, ideal for a team balancing audits across organic production, fisheries, aquaculture, and tourism sustainability programs.
The training delivered clear, structured guidance on ISO 19011 principles, supported by detailed explanations, real-world examples, and scenario-based videos. This helped Tún’s auditors deepen their understanding of audit planning, execution, reporting, and evaluation in a way that could be directly applied to certification activities.
With globally recognised credibility, ATOL’s program ensured every auditor received consistent, role-specific learning, strengthening Tún’s ability to maintain high audit quality across all certification schemes while supporting ongoing professional development.
The Results
ATOL’s training has strengthened Vottunarstofan Tún’s ability to deliver high-quality, consistent certification services across its diverse sustainability programs. The organisation has seen:
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Stronger alignment with ISO 19011 across all lead auditors, supporting clear, consistent audit practice
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More efficient training workflows, with auditors able to complete modules around complex audit schedules and seasonal workloads
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Better preparedness for certification activities, thanks to practical examples and scenario-based learning that reflect real audit situations
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Greater confidence in audit outcomes, supported by globally recognised, role-specific training
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A unified approach to professional development, helping maintain the credibility and integrity of Tún’s organic, fisheries, aquaculture, and tourism certifications
These improvements reinforce Tún’s long-standing commitment to sustainability and ensure their certification services remain robust, reliable, and aligned with international best practice.
