Once a Saleyard has joined the NSQA Program the steps towards accreditation are as follows:

• Training of staff in the development and management of the Quality Assurance Program.
• Assessment of the existing facilities followed by modification or redevelopment as necessary to meet the requirements of the National Standard.
• Development of the Quality Assurance Manual using the guidelines provided by NSQA Ltd.
• Submit the manual for a desk audit and have it approved.
• Have the Saleyard assessed under a site audit over the duration of a sale.

  The joining fee is currently $1000 per Saleyard, or where more than one Saleyard is owned by and entity, the second and subsequent Saleyards joining fee is $500. There is an on-going annual fee currently set at $250.00 (not payable the year of joining).

  Arrangements for training and requests for copies of the National Standard and Quality Assurance System information are handled by NSQA Ltd (contact details above).

  Arrangements for desk audits of Manuals and site audits at Saleyards should be made with AUS-MEAT Limited, who are the independent auditors for the NSQA Program.

  AUS-MEAT can be contacted as follows:

  	Mr Peter Husband
  	AUS-MEAT Coordinator, NSQA Program
  	Tel: 07 3361 9200
  	Mr Glenn Williams
  	AUS-MEAT Regional Manager, QLD & NSW
  	Tel: 0427 276 933
  	Mr Rob Brown
  	AUS-MEAT Regional Manager, SA,WA,VIC,TAS & NT
  	Tel: 0421 032 668