Social Responsibility courses

SMETA (Sedex Members Ethical Trade Audit) is a highly recognised audit methodology trusted globally for assessing sites on their labour, health and safety, environmental, and business ethics practices. It empowers businesses to deeply engage in responsible sourcing, safeguard workers’ rights, and maintain ethical practices throughout their supply chains. Employing a systematic approach, SMETA incorporates central ETI Base Code clauses and local labour laws, focusing on sustainable and responsible supply chain related social and environment issues, such as working hours, working environments, labour rights, health and safety, waste management, energy saving and other materialities.SMETA is currently used in more than 180 countries and regions and is used among more than 40+ industries. Sedex continuesly reviewing and updating SMETA, so to adapt to the latest trends in global sustainability and meet the real needs of members and stakeholders. SMETA audit updated to Version 7.0 in the 3rd quarter of 2024.Only Sedex authorized organization (AAC) and authorized trainer are qualified to conduct Sedex & SMETA 7.0 Awareness Introduction and SMETA Basic Internal Auditor Workshop.This course is HRDC claimable under SBL-Khas scheme.

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 in accordance with ISO 19011. This course is recognised by APSCA for CPD purposes, aligned with the APSCA Competency Framework and is worth 40 CPD credits.Recommended Prior KnowledgeBefore starting the 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 ResolutionsTrusted Social Accountability Lead Auditor training from a leading course providerOur courses are delivered by tutors who are environmental management system 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.Course CertificationOn completion of this course:- 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'.- Learners who fail the examination will be allowed to resit the examination a maximum of two times within 12 months of the end date of the course.

This training is designed to equip auditors with the knowledge and skills to understand and detect forced labour practices.This course is divided into four modules that include interactive exercises to check and reinforce your knowledge.