Controlled vs Non-Controlled copy

Who are these students?

Are they future users of the SOP’s? If they are future users of the SOP’s, will they have access to them in the future through paper or through another medium, like digital? If they will have future access to SOP’s through paper perhaps the copies should be controlled.

If they are not future users, or are future users with future access through digital, distributing non-controlled copies seems to be the best solution.

Controlled copies are used to ensure that those that need to use them are on the loop to be informed of any change

You can find more information about documentation below:

• Some tips to make Document Control more useful for your QMS - https://advisera.com/9001academy/blog/2014/05/20/tips-make-document-control-useful-qms/
• Free online training ISO 9001:2015 Foundations Course - https://advisera.com/training/iso-9001-foundations-course/
• Book - Managing ISO Documentation: A Plain English Guide - https://advisera.com/books/managing-iso-documentation-plain-english-guide/