# Standard operating procedure template

Complete this template for one repeatable task. Define the result, owners, decisions and evidence, then test the draft before approval.

## Identification and control

Title __________  ID __________  Version __________
Owner __________  Reviewer __________
Effective date __________  Next review __________

## Purpose scope and trigger

Expected result: _________________________________________________
When the task starts: _____________________________________________
What is included and excluded: ____________________________________

## Responsibilities and prerequisites

Who performs, receives, reviews and approves: _______________________
Required access, information and references: _________________________
What to do if a prerequisite is missing: ______________________________

## Steps and decisions

1. Action and responsible role: _____________________________________
   Expected result: ______________________________________________
2. Action and responsible role: _____________________________________
   Decision and exception: ________________________________________
3. Action and responsible role: _____________________________________
   Receiving-owner confirmation: __________________________________

## Exceptions and escalation

When to stop: __________________________________________________
Who to consult: __________________________________________________
What to record before continuing: __________________________________

## Evidence and acceptance

Required checks: _________________________________________________
Work-record reference: ___________________________________________
Criteria for closing the task: _______________________________________

## Test and review

Person testing the draft: __________________________________________
Ordinary-path result: _____________________________________________
Exception-path result: ____________________________________________
Open questions and corrections: ___________________________________

## Change and training

Change and reason: ______________________________________________
Affected roles: ___________________________________________________
Training decision and reason: _____________________________________
Reviewer and date: _______________________________________________