Social Compliance Auditor Training
APSCA-Approved Certification & CPD
Take a definitive step into the world of professional auditing with our APSCA-approved Social Compliance Auditor Training. Delivered by an APSCA-certified auditor, this intensive program is specifically designed for professionals in business compliance, HR, and third-party auditing who need to master the complexities of ethical trade. Whether you are looking to meet your minimum CPD requirements or are preparing for the formal APSCA auditor assessment process, this course provides the high-level expertise needed to navigate global social compliance standards.
Across two days of interactive learning, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of the ethical trade framework, including a deep dive into the nine pillars of the Ethical Trade Initiative (ETI) and core International Labour Organisation (ILO) objectives. You will walk away with the practical skills required to plan, conduct, and report on audit findings, ensuring your business or clients meet their rigorous social compliance obligations.
Complete More Than Half of Your Annual Elective CPD Requirement
APSCA Member Auditors at the CSCA level must complete 48 hours of professional development each calendar year. This includes 30 hours of elective training, 2 hours of mandatory ethics training and 16 hours of onsite auditing.
This APSCA-recognised course contributes 17 hours towards the 30-hour annual elective training requirement, allowing participants to complete more than half of their required elective CPD hours through one two-day program.
Who Should Enrol
- Third-Party Auditors: Seeking to meet APSCA CPD requirements.
- Agribusiness & Horticulture Managers: Personnel responsible for managing ethical trade and social compliance in primary production.
- Poultry & Egg Site Supervisors: Individuals overseeing workforce compliance and social obligations.
- Compliance & HR Personnel: Across the primary production and food supply chain.
Accreditation
- APSCA Status: Approved training course for Continuous Professional Development (17 hours)
- Certification Issued: AUS-MEAT Statement of Completion
What You Will Learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Navigate the regulatory framework for Social Compliance Auditing with expert precision.
- Implement and evaluate businesses’ social compliance obligations and ethical trade measurement criteria.
- Apply the nine pillars of the Ethical Trade Initiative (ETI) and core ILO objectives to audit scenarios.
- Plan, conduct, and report on formal audit findings in line with industry best practices.
- Prepare for the assessment process required to become an APSCA-approved auditor.
Course Topics & Core Skills
- Foundations of Social Auditing: Detailed review of the regulatory environment and the specific requirements for becoming a Social Compliance Auditor.
- Ethical Trade Frameworks: In-depth analysis of the nine pillars of the ETI and core ILO standards used as the basis for social auditing.
- The Audit Lifecycle: Practical training on how to effectively plan, prepare for, execute, and report on social compliance audits.
- Applied Case Studies: Facilitator-led practical sessions where you apply measurement criteria to real-world business scenarios.
Why This Training Matters in Industry
This course is a critical requirement for anyone serious about a career in social compliance auditing. By successfully completing an APSCA-approved program, you demonstrate a commitment to the highest international standards of ethical trade, providing your organisation or clients with the assurance that their supply chain governance is sound.
Delivery Format
- Flexible Learning: This two-day course is delivered face-to-face or virtually via Microsoft Teams.
- Interactive Methodology: The program uses facilitator-led theory and practical classes, featuring small group activities and individual case studies.
Assessment Requirements
- Progressive Evaluation: Participants must complete quizzes throughout the course and actively contribute to all group discussions.
- Practical Demonstration: You will be required to provide verbal responses to case studies during the workshop sessions.
- Final Online Assessment: A final quiz must be completed and submitted through the online portal within one week of the course conclusion.
Entry Requirements
- Prerequisites: There are no formal prerequisites for the training itself.
- Auditor Certification Note: To qualify as an approved auditor, you must maintain personal auditor certification and possess relevant industry experience.
- Language Proficiency: A sound understanding of English is required, as all workbooks, instruction, and assessments are conducted in English.
What’s Included
- Expert Tuition: Instruction by an APSCA-certified auditor with trainer support for study techniques.
- Comprehensive Materials: All course workbooks and access to online assessments.
- Catering: Morning tea and lunch are provided for face-to-face attendees.
- Certification: An AUS-QUAL Statement of Completion and recognition of 17 CPD hours.
- Fees: Covers tuition, facility hire (where applicable), materials, and certification.
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