National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia
Scope of Accreditation
Accredited Test Services
Scope of Accreditation
ISO/IEC 17025 (2017)
Infrastructure and Asset Integrity
| Service | Product | Determinant | Technique | Procedure | Limitations |
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| Evaluation of environmental durability of assets and equipment | Military equipment | Effect of environmental exposure | Damp heat |
DEF-STAN 07-55 (Test B6, B7, B8); DEF-STAN 00-35 (Test CL6, CL7); MIL-STD-810 (Test 507) |
Limited to 95% RH |
| Effect of environmental exposure | Shock (impact) |
DEF-STAN 07-55 (Tests A3, A4, A5, A8, A9, A13, B7, B8); DEF-STAN 00-35 (Tests M3, M4, M5, M11, M12); MIL-STD-810 (Test 516) |
Limited to 95% RH |
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| Effect of environmental exposure | Driving rain, mist, drip |
DEF-STAN 07-55 (Tests D2, D3, D4); DEF-STAN 00-35 (Tests CL27, CL28, CL 29); MIL-STD-810 (Test 506) |
Trucks and troop carriers |
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| Effect of environmental exposure | Cold |
DEF-STAN 07-55 (Tests B4, B5); DEF-STAN 00-35 (Tests CL4, CL5); MIL-STD-810 (Test 502) |
Cold tests in the range down to -40ºC |
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| Effect of environmental exposure | Dust |
DEF-STAN 00-35 (Test CL-25: Turbulent dust test only) |
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| Effect of environmental exposure | Dry heat |
DEF-STAN 07-55 (Tests B1, B2); DEF-STAN 00-35 (Test CL1); MIL-STD-810 (Test 501) |
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| Effect of environmental exposure | Immersion |
DEF-STAN 07-55 (Test D5); DEF-STAN 00-35 (Test CL29); MIL-STD-810 (Test 512) |
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| Effect of environmental exposure | Solar radiation |
DEF-STAN 07-55 (Test B3); DEF-STAN 00-35 (Test CL2); MIL-STD-810 (Test 505) |
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| Effect of environmental exposure | Vibration |
DEF-STAN 07-55 (Tests A1, A2); DEF-STAN 00-35 (Tests M1, M3); MIL-STD-810 (Test 514); MIL-STD-167 |
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| Effect of environmental exposure | Corrosion resistance |
DEF-STAN 07-55 (Tests C2, C4, C5, C6); MIL-STD-810 (Test 509) |
Limited to 95% RH |
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| Effect of environmental exposure | Low air pressure |
DEF-STAN 07-55 (Tests B11, B12); DEF-STAN 00-35 (Test CL21); MIL-STD-810 (Test 500) |
up to 52,000 feet |
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| Evaluation of geometric properties of structures and equipment | Equipment modules; Structures and assemblies | Centre of gravity | Single and multiple compression load cells; Single and multiple suspension using tension load cells |
in-house method QAEL-INST-10 |
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| Evaluation of load generating lifting appliances | Winches | Proof load | Not applicable |
in-house method QAEL-INST-45 |
ISO/IEC 17025 (2017)
Manufactured Goods
| Service | Product | Determinant | Technique | Procedure | Limitations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical equipment approval and safety evaluation | Electrical appliances, coupling devices and accessories; Enclosures for electrical equipment | Effect of environmental exposure on electrical equipment and enclosures | Cold; Damp heat; Dry heat; Humidity; Shock (impact); Solar radiation; Temperature; Vibration |
DEF-STAN 07-55 (Tests A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A8, A9, A13, B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B11, B12, B14, C2, C4, C5, C6, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6); DEF-STAN 00-35 (Tests CL1, CL2, CL4, CL5, CL6, CL7, CL14, CL21, CL25-turbulent dust test only, CL27, CL28, CL29, CL30, M1, M3, M4, M5, M11, M12); MIL-STD-810 (Tests 500, 501, 502, 503, 505, 506, 507, 509, 512, 514, 516); MIL-STD-167 |
Cold tests in the range down to -40ºC Limited to 95% RH |
| Mechanical performance evaluation of vehicle safety | Braking systems | Dynamic performance; Potential for inadvertent release; Potential for partial engagement; Safety requirements appraisal |
ADR 35/01; in-house method QDAL-INST-304 |
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| Vehicle - Performance design | Centre of gravity; Deep fording capability; Gradient capability; Mass; Overturn angles; Turning diameter; Vehicle handling performance | Single and multiple compression load cells; Single and multiple suspension using tension load cells |
in-house methods: QAEL-INST-09, 11, 27, 29, 30, 35, 40; QDAL-INST-303 |
Vehicle mass up to 50 tonne |
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| Performance evaluation of engine systems - Physical testing | Engines | Fuel range | Not applicable |
in-house method QAEL-INST-33 |
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| Performance evaluation of personnel protection equipment and general ballistic measurements | Body armour | Ballistic performance | Not applicable |
HOSDB Body Armour Standards for UK Police (2007) Part 2; DEF (AUST) 10946 (April 2012); ADF Personal Armour Test Standard Part 1: Body Armour (P-BFS-Perforation and Back Face Signature and V50 Ballistic Limit, excluding FSP-Fragment Simulating Projectiles); NIJ 0101.04, June 2001, Rev A; NIJ 0101.06, July 2008 (excluding Section 5 covering Flexible Armour conditioning protocol) |
Hard and soft body armour |
| Effect of environmental exposure on body armour | Cold; Damp heat; Driving rain, mist, drip; Dry heat; Dust; Humidity; Immersion; Low air pressure; Sealing; Temperature |
DEF-STAN 07-55 (Tests A3, A4, A5, A8, A9, A13, B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B7, B8, B11, B12, B14, D2, D3, D4, D5, D6); DEF-STAN 00-35 (Tests CL1, CL4, CL5, CL6, CL7, CL14, CL21, CL25-turbulent dust test only, CL27, CL28, CL29, CL30, M3, M4, M5, M11, M12); MIL-STD-810 (Tests 500, 501, 502, 503, 506, 507, 512, 516); MIL-STD-167 |
Cold tests in the range down to -40ºC |
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Accreditation No.
502
Site No.
720
Print date
26 Aug 2026