CPI - Social Compliance Supplier Auditor Training

The course duration is 4 days. The course is classroom based, with in-class group activities and an in-class Exam at the end of the 4 days.

On-line classroom sessions are a workshop format that includes the opportunity for discussion and individual activities. Throughout this four (4) day workshop the trainer will present concepts and examples, supported by workshop activities to illustrate how these concepts can be applied within an organisation.

Completing this course puts you on the pathway to becoming a social compliance auditor. You will then need to register with APSCA to continue that qualification journey. For more information, please refer to the APSCA website.

From the training

This course includes the following topics:

• Auditor Introduction, Audit preparation, Opening meeting
• Employee interview, Document review, Facility tour, closing meeting, CAPAR & Audit report writing.
• Introduction and definition of CSR Audit
• Common Audit Criteria and Standards; Obtaining Objective Evidence
• Code of Conduct Elements and Auditor Professionalism
• Overall Audit Workflow, On-site Audit Procedure, and related tools
• Opening Meeting and Employee Interview
• Document Review regarding wages, working hours, social insurance, and others.
• Mock factory tour (health, safety, and environment)
• Closing meeting, Corrective Action Plan Acknowledge Report (CAPAR) Writing and Audit Report Writing
• Examination

Training objective

• Understand Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programs and their history and importance.
• Understand CSR Audit, the CSR Audit process, Audit types, Auditor Professionalism, safety and security.
• Understand the components of CSR Audits and common Audit standards.
• Understand the Audit process, including effective Audit preparation, opening and closing meetings, social
• Management systems and business ethics, site tours, management and worker interviews, worker records
• and payroll reviews.
• Interview and worker file review sampling techniques.
• Handling special situations and sensitive cases
• Understand risk management techniques.
• Write CSR audit reports and corrective action plan

Who is the training for?

The training is for someone who is going to become an internal auditor within one or more standards.

Knowledge

You should have knowledge of the audit process

Language

English

Our trainers

All of our trainers are registered APSCA CSR Lead Auditors. This accreditation signifies their deep understanding of CSR auditing standards and their commitment to ethical practices within the industry. Their backgrounds in both industry and auditing allow them to offer practical insights and real-life examples, making the learning process more relevant and applicable for participants.  

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Please note:

Intertek operates under strict standards of independence, impartiality, and integrity. Read more about how we work here: https://www.intertek.com/about/compliance-governance/