PMCC Registration Policy

PMCC – Pharmaceutical Microbiology Competency Certification

Registration Policy & Candidate Enrollment Guidelines

This Registration Policy defines the eligibility criteria, enrollment process, documentation requirements, payment conditions, and ethical obligations for candidates applying to the Pharmaceutical Microbiology Competency Certification (PMCC).

1. Purpose of Registration Policy

The purpose of this policy is to ensure a fair, transparent, and standardized registration process for all candidates seeking PMCC certification at Basic and Expert (SME) levels.

2. Certification Levels Available for Registration

Level 1 – Basic (Access Qualification)

  • Intended for personnel entering pharmaceutical manufacturing or microbiology areas
  • No prior certification required
  • Completion of training module mandatory before examination

Level 2 – Expert / SME

  • Intended for Microbiologists, QA professionals, Supervisors
  • Basic certification recommended
  • Minimum 1 year relevant pharmaceutical experience required

3. Eligibility Criteria

Level Minimum Qualification Experience Requirement
Basic Completion of PMCC Basic Training Not Mandatory
Expert / SME Bachelor’s degree in relevant science field (preferred) Minimum 1 Year in Pharmaceutical Microbiology

4. Registration Process

  1. Submission of Online Application Form
  2. Application Review by PMCC Administration
  3. Approval Confirmation Email

5. Required Documentation

  • Government-issued Photo Identification
  • Educational Qualification Certificate (Expert Level)
  • Experience Certificate (Expert Level)
  • Declaration of Ethical Compliance

6. Registration Validity

  • Registration is valid for 90 days from approval date
  • Candidate must appear for examination within validity period
  • Failure to attend within validity requires re-registration

7. Examination Fees & Payment Policy

Examination fees shall be clearly communicated prior to registration. Payment confirmation is mandatory before examination scheduling.

  • Fees are non-transferable
  • Payment receipt will be issued
  • Applicable taxes may apply

8. Cancellation & Refund Policy

  • Cancellation request must be submitted at least 7 days before examination date
  • Administrative charges may apply
  • No refund for absence without prior notice
  • Rescheduling allowed once (subject to approval)

9. Candidate Responsibilities

By registering, candidates agree to:

  • Provide accurate and truthful information
  • Comply with examination and certification policies
  • Maintain confidentiality of examination materials
  • Follow ethical and professional standards
Providing false information may result in disqualification or certification denial.

10. Special Accommodation Policy

Candidates requiring special accommodations must notify PMCC at the time of registration. Requests must include supporting documentation. PMCC will review and provide reasonable accommodation where feasible.

11. Data Protection & Privacy

PMCC is committed to protecting candidate information.

  • Personal data is used solely for certification purposes
  • Information will not be shared without consent
  • Data stored securely according to internal quality policy

12. Application Review & Approval

All applications are subject to verification. PMCC reserves the right to:

  • Request additional documentation
  • Reject incomplete applications
  • Deny registration if eligibility criteria are not met

13. Policy Review & Updates

This Registration Policy may be updated based on:

  • Regulatory changes
  • Certification scheme updates
  • Quality system improvements
Updated versions shall be published with revision control.

Policy Version Control

Version Effective Date Approved By
Rev 1.0 To Be Assigned PMCC Governing Authority

Official Declaration

Registration for PMCC signifies agreement with all examination, certification, and professional conduct policies defined by PMCC governance.

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