This 5-day course is open to everyone seeking to obtain a comprehensive understanding of social compliance management systems and is particularly suited for individuals – whether in-house or independent – who conduct social audits. The training is led by full-time, experienced trainers and social compliance auditors with a wealth of practical knowledge. Attendees will learn about best practices and relevant policies. They will also participate in case study examples, interactive exercises, and a virtual facility tour.

APSCA requires its member auditors to complete 48 hours of continuous professional development (CPD) training each year, and this course is approved by the association’s CPD program. Completion of this training course will contribute 40 hours towards auditors’ CPD requirement. Auditors will need to reach out to APSCA directly to have their CPD hours from this course counted.

Audience

Auditors employed by WRAP-accredited monitoring firms and other stakeholders, including consultants, NGO representatives, and brand representatives.

Admission requirements

  • Auditors: APSCA ASCA certification
  • All attendees: Undergraduate degree (or equivalent) 

Topics Covered

  • Audit planning and program initiation 
  • Evolution of social standards 
  • Importance of management systems 
  • Basics of social compliance auditing
  • Relevant international laws and conventions
  • WRAP’s 12 Principles and requirements
  • Excessive working hours control and action plans
  • Health and safety policies 
  • Risk management
  • Environmental best practices
  • Verification of security infrastructure (with CTPAT as a model)
  • Reporting audit findings and implementing corrective action plans
  • Audit conclusions and recommendations
  • Interviews, confidentiality, and document reviews
  • Tips for identifying fake documents
  • Wage and working hour calculations
  • Documentation requirements for audit reports
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