Social Accountability Lead Auditor
The objective of this course is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to perform social accountability audits of an organisation’s conformance with social responsibility specifications in accordance with ISO 19011.
Course Overview
What you'll learn
Upon completion of this course, learners will be able to:
- Understand the potential range of social and ethical issues that face organisations and Auditors, and the range of conventions, specifications, codes of conduct and other initiatives.
- Explain the role of an Auditor to plan, conduct, report and follow-up a social system audit in accordance with ISO 19011.
- Plan, conduct, report and follow-up a social system audit in accordance with ISO 19011 and by interpreting the requirements of SA8000:2026.
Learners who attend the course in full and pass the examination will be issued with a ‘Certificate of Achievement’ that may satisfy part of the formal training for an individual seeking certification as a Lead Auditor. Please refer to the relevant auditor certification body for specific requirements. Learners who attend the full duration of the course will be issued with a ‘Certificate of Attendance’.
Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for
- Individuals who are responsible for planning, conducting, and reporting on audits
- Individuals who lead audit teams and evaluate organisation conformity with SA8000
- Existing Internal Auditors
Prior Knowledge
Before starting this course, learners are expected to have knowledge of the following:
- SA8000® Standard
- Social Accountability International (SAI) Guidance for the SA8000® Standard
- Ethical Trading Initiative (ETI) base code
- The International Labour Organisation (ILO) Standards
- UN Human Rights Resolutions
About this course
The objective of this course is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills required to perform social accountability audits of an organisation’s conformance with social responsibility specifications in accordance with ISO 19011.
This course is recognised by APSCA for CPD purposes, aligned with the APSCA Competency Framework.
Our courses are delivered by tutors who are Social Accountability experts and experienced trainers. Your knowledge and skills will be developed through an interactive and practical approach to learning. Case study materials and role-play exercises are used to develop and practice skills in all phases of auditing. Participants are continually assessed and required to complete an end-of-course written examination.
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