Course Objectives
- To refresh/review the structure & requirements of SA 8000:2014
- To enable delegates understand Key concepts in Social Accountability Management System auditing
- To impart/enhance auditing skills
- To enable the delegates to plan, conduct & manage SAMS internal audits in accordance with the principles & guidelines of ISO 19011
Course Features
The course is highly interactive, not only with reference to answering queries, but also sharing the experience gathered through regular audits & working experience in the industry. The course includes series of lectures with individual/syndicate exercises for better learning.
Who should attend ?
- Individuals interested in:
- Becoming competent internal auditors for SAMS
- Implementing SAMS based on requirements of SA 8000 in their organization
- Attending higher level courses such as SA 8000 Lead Auditor Course
- Also suitable for:
- H.R. & admin. managers
- Health & safety representatives
- Personnel involved in organization’s CSR activities & industrial relations
- Management representatives and/or departmental/functional social accountability coordinators
- Consultants of Social Accountability Management System
Course Contents
- Introduction to SA 8000, its development
- Business benefits of SAMS implementation
- Overview of basic requirements of SA 8000:2014
- SA 8000:2014 & Social fingerprint
- Overview of SAMS documentation & implementation
- Introduction to auditing :
- Definition
- Types of audits
- Internal audit planning & preparation
- Conducting internal audit & reporting non-conformities
- Corrective action & audit follow-up activities
- Auditor attributes, competence & evaluation
- Individual / Syndicate exercises
- Written examination & summing-up
Certificate
Certificate of successful completion shall be issued to all the delegates who attend entire duration of the course & pass the written examination.
Duration
2 Days