Auditor of the Social Accountability Management System (SA 8000, ISO 19011, ISO 17021, Rules of SIC)

This online course provides the necessary knowledge and skills to conduct external audits of the Social Accountability Safety Management System based on SA 8000:2014 and ISO 19011:2018 standards.

Course participants will learn about the key components of a social accountability system, including ensuring decent working conditions, prohibition of child and forced labour, ensuring worker health and safety, freedom of association, nondiscrimination, fair pay and compliance working hours. The course covers roles and responsibilities of external auditors in planning and conducting audits, reporting, planning and monitoring of actions and measures based on audit results.

To enhance understanding, all course slides are voiced. Real-life cases will help participants better apply theory in practice. Structured information is divided into modules, making the learning process even more efficient.

This course is an essential step for those aspiring to become highly qualified auditors and make a significant contribution to enhancing their company’s energy management system.

Course program

Duration

36 hours

Language

English/Ukrainian

Format

100% online

Objectives

• Understanding the principles of the SAMS implementation in accordance with the requirements of SA 8000

• Get a complete understanding of the concepts, approaches, methods and techniques necessary for the effective management of SAMS

• Gain knowledge in identifying the risks and opportunities associated with SAMS

• Understand the relationship between SAMS and compliance with the requirements of various stakeholders of the organization

• Develop the knowledge and skills necessary to advise organizations on the best SAMS and external audit practices

• Get familiar with all stages of preparing and carrying out an external audit

• Gain the knowledge necessary to manage a SAMS audit team

• Understand the operation of SAMS in accordance with SA 8000

• Improve the ability to analyze the external and external environments of the organization and decision-making in the context of SAMS

Target audience

• External auditors

• Project managers and consultants who wish to become familiar with the SAMS audit process

• Members of the SAMS implementation team at the enterprise

• Professionals who wish to gain in-depth knowledge of SAMS

• Specialists involved in daily maintenance of the SAMS processe

Document on completion

SAMS external auditor certificate, listed in the SIC international register

Thematic plan

The course program includes 2 modules:

1. Social Accountability Management Systems (SA 8000)

2. External Audit (ISO 19011)

The program is designed for 36 hours, including time for studying theoretical material and taking tests.

Objectives

Module 1 Social Accountability Management System (SA 8000)

Number of hours

1.1

Introduction

1,5

1.2

Normative elements and their interpretation

6

1.3

Social accountability requirements

6

1.4

Management system

6

 

Testing

1
Module 2 External audit (ISO 19011)

Number of hours

2.1

Introduction

1

2.2

General provisions of the standard

1,5

2.3

Audit program management (AP)

5

2.4

Performing the audit

5

2.5

Competence of auditors

2

 

Testing

1