1. External Verification in China An EV’s Perspective 1

2. Reflections on China Verification 2014 and 2015 2  Positive experience  Professional bonus  Technical tips and advice

3. Preparation  SQA training  Meet your EV colleagues  Ask questions  Visit planning/SQA support 3

4. Visit Planning  China website – helpful resources  Access to training materials for staff in China  Systems verification reports  Download documentation – by Centre 4

5. Travel to and from China and internal flights  Official taxis  Vastness of China  Hotel cards  Printed hotel itinerary  Transport  Internal journeys 5

6. Hotels  Separate suitcase for internal travel  Facilities  Jet lag/unwinding  Extensive range of food 6

7. In Centres  Agenda for the visit  Keep in control  Candidate evidence  Expertise is valued  Centre staffing  Sanitary facilities 7

8. General points  Report Writing  Sources of help – SQA/EV Colleagues/Centre Staff  Keep a diary  Feedback to SQA  Enjoy the China experience 8