General provisions

The "Expert Auditors" student research club of the International Engineering and Technological University is a voluntary scientific and professional association for students interested in standardization, certification, metrology, and quality management. It links theoretical learning with practical expertise and auditing skills.

The club is guided by the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan on technical regulation, standardization, measurement uniformity, and education; the University Charter; academic integrity principles; and these regulations.

Its work is based on voluntary participation, equality, objectivity, confidentiality, independence, evidence-based decisions, and professional ethics. The club is not a legal entity and does not pursue commercial objectives.

Mission

To develop students' professional thinking in standardization, certification, metrology, accreditation, and quality management and contribute to coordinated technical regulation and the safety and quality of products and services.

Goal

To help educate specialists who can work with regulatory documents, assess product quality, verify measurement reliability, and apply the core principles of expert auditing.

Main objectives:

• Study regulatory documents on standardization and measurement uniformity;
• Analyze the development, approval, and application of standards;
• Learn mandatory and voluntary product and service certification;
• Assess product quality indicators and apply control methods;
• Study the fundamentals of instrument verification and calibration;
• Develop skills in quality management systems and internal auditing;
• Prepare research projects, presentations, and practical cases.

Main activities:

• Standardization and technical regulation;
• Certification and conformity assessment;
• Metrology and measurement uniformity;
• Quality control of products and services;
• Quality management systems and auditing;
• Analysis of regulatory documents;
• Practical verification of measuring instruments.

Principles of expert auditing:

• Objectivity — findings are based on verified evidence and regulatory requirements;
• Independence — personal interest and external influence must not affect expert judgment;
• Confidentiality — official and research information is not disclosed without authorization;
• Competence — assignments are performed within each member's knowledge and experience, with supervisor consultation when needed;
• Evidence-based conclusions — nonconformities are supported by documents, measurements, or observation records;
• Traceability — methods, results, and conclusions are recorded so that they can be reviewed and verified.

Organization of club activities:

• The annual calendar, research themes, and responsible persons are approved at the beginning of the academic year;
• The topic, format, and expected outcome of each meeting are defined in advance;
• A safety and instrument-use briefing is conducted before practical work;
• Audit cases follow the stages of planning, evidence collection, analysis, formulation of nonconformities, and reporting;
• Each meeting is documented in minutes, while research or audit results are recorded in a report, checklist, or presentation;
• Completed work is reviewed at the end of the academic year and recommendations are prepared for the next period.

Members' rights:

• Participate in meetings, research, and events;
• Propose additions to the plan and research themes;
• Receive regulatory and methodological information;
• Work in expert teams and projects;
• Present findings at conferences and competitions;
• Withdraw from the club voluntarily.

Members' responsibilities:

• Follow safety and measuring-instrument requirements;
• Maintain objectivity, confidentiality, and academic integrity;
• Complete the approved plan and assigned tasks;
• Record measurement and control results accurately;
• Apply regulatory documents correctly;
• Avoid actions that may damage the reputation of the club or university.

Structure and management

The club consists of scientific supervisors, a chairperson, a secretary, and permanent members. Temporary working groups may be established for research and audit cases. Meetings follow the approved plan, and decisions are formally recorded in minutes.

Responsibilities of the governing bodies:

• The scientific supervisors define research areas, audit topics, and methods, approve the plan, verify that regulatory sources are current, and oversee scientific quality;
• The chairperson convenes regular and extraordinary meetings, prepares agendas, coordinates events, helps allocate responsibilities, and prepares the annual report;
• The chairperson represents the club in cooperation with the department and other university units and organizes participation in conferences and competitions;
• The secretary maintains minutes, attendance lists, a register of regulatory materials, audit checklists, and reporting documents;
• The working-group leader prepares the audit program, allocates tasks, verifies data reliability, and ensures evidence-based conclusions;
• Members implement approved decisions, meet deadlines, and report on completed work.

Membership

University students interested in standardization, certification, metrology, and quality management may become members. Admission is based on a student application or a supervisor's recommendation. Faculty and industry specialists may serve as advisers.

Termination of membership:

• Voluntary withdrawal;
• Repeated absence without a valid reason;
• Violation of safety, academic integrity, or confidentiality requirements;
• Intentional distortion of measurement or audit results;
• Conduct damaging the club's reputation.

Club members:

• Aiym Akankyzy — SS-23-1k;
• Bereke Bakytzhankyzy Dauletkul — SS-23-1k;
• Tomiris Maksatkyzy — SS-23-1k;
• Akerke Daniyarkyzy Tangirbergen — SS-23-1k;
• Aruzhan Kadyr — SS-25-1k;
• Zhanel Umbetali — SS-26-1k;
• Diana Alimgazy — SS-26-1k.

Final provisions

These regulations take effect after approval under the University's established procedure. A plan is prepared for each academic year and agreed with the department. Amendments may be proposed by supervisors, members, or the department. Results are presented as a report, presentation, and practical audit outputs.

Work plan for the 2026–2027 academic year: