Gain the knowledge and skills needed to perform internal audits on social management systems. The training comprises presentations, workshops and role-play exercises.

After completing social systems auditor training you will be able to:

• Describe the responsibilities of an internal auditor and describe the role of internal audit in the maintenance and improvement of management systems, in accordance with SA 8000 & ISO 19011
• Explain the principles, process and selected techniques used for the assignment and management of SMS aspects and impacts, including the significance of these for SMS auditors
• Plan and prepare for an internal audit, gather audit evidence through observation, interview and sampling of documents and records
• Write factual audit reports that help to improve the effectiveness of the management system
• Suggest ways in which the effectiveness of corrective action might be verified