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Overview
BRCGS Ethical Trade and Responsible Sourcing Issue 2.1 Auditor Training is designed to provide auditors with the knowledge and skills required to understand the requirements of BRCGS Global Standard Ethical Trade and Responsible Sourcing Issue 2.1, assess risks relating to ethical trade and working conditions, and plan, conduct and report audits in accordance with the standard.
The language of the training is Turkish. The training is delivered online. The training provider is BRCGS.
About the Training
The training covers the structure and requirements of the BRCGS Ethical Trade and Responsible Sourcing Issue 2.1 standard, ethical trade management systems, workers’ rights, working conditions, wages and working hours, the prevention of forced labour and child labour, discrimination, workers’ rights to representation and freedom of association, occupational health and safety, responsible sourcing, risk assessment, worker interviews, the evaluation of objective evidence and audit reporting.
Who Should Attend?
- Social compliance and ethical trade auditors
- BRCGS ETRS auditor candidates
- Certification body technical personnel
- Social compliance specialists
- Ethical trade and sustainability managers
- Human resources and compliance managers
- Supply chain and responsible sourcing specialists
- Internal auditors
- Ethical trade and social compliance consultants
Objectives and Outcomes
The aim is to enable participants to correctly interpret the requirements of BRCGS Ethical Trade and Responsible Sourcing Issue 2.1, assess ethical trade and social compliance risks, conduct effective worker interviews, evaluate objective audit evidence, and plan and report audits in accordance with the standard.
By the End of the Training
Participants will be able to:
- Explain the structure and scope of the BRCGS Ethical Trade and Responsible Sourcing Issue 2.1 standard.
- Interpret the standard's ethical trade and responsible sourcing requirements.
- Assess ethical trade and social compliance risks.
- Define the audit scope and prepare the audit plan.
- Conduct worker interviews effectively.
- Evaluate evidence relating to working conditions and workers' rights.
- Evaluate occupational health and safety practices.
- Examine responsible sourcing and supply chain risks.
- Identify non-conformities based on objective evidence.
- Report audit findings in accordance with the BRCGS methodology.
Programme and Method
Overview of BRCGS ETRS Version 2.1
- Purpose and scope of the standard
- Structure and key principles of the standard
- Ethical trade and responsible sourcing approach
- Audit and certification process
- Auditor duties and responsibilities
Ethical Trade Management System
- Management commitment
- Ethical trade policies
- Responsibilities and authorities
- Monitoring legal requirements
- Control of documentation and records
- Continual improvement approach
Ethical Trade Risk Assessment
- Identification of social compliance risks
- Assessment of country and sector risks
- Workforce profile and worker risks
- Determination of risk levels
- Assessment of control measures
- ETRS risk assessment approach
Employment Conditions and Workers’ Rights
- Employment contracts
- Recruitment practices
- Worker records
- Disciplinary practices
- Workers’ rights and responsibilities
- Grievance and feedback mechanisms
Prevention of Forced Labour
- Forced and compulsory labour risks
- Recruitment fees and intermediary practices
- Control of identity documents
- Workers’ freedom to leave employment
- Modern slavery and human trafficking risks
Child Labour and Young Workers
- Minimum working age
- Age verification practices
- Prevention of child labour
- Protection of young workers
- Management of identified cases
Wages and Working Hours
- Assessment of wage records
- Legal and contractual wage requirements
- Deductions and benefits
- Working hours
- Overtime practices
- Rest periods and leave
Discrimination and Equal Treatment
- Assessment of discrimination risks
- Recruitment and promotion processes
- Equal opportunities practices
- Prevention of harassment and mistreatment
- Protection of vulnerable worker groups
Freedom of Association and Worker Representation
- Freedom of association
- Right to collective bargaining
- Worker representatives
- Worker-management communication
- Workers’ ability to express their views
Occupational Health and Safety
- Workplace risks
- Emergency preparedness
- Fire safety
- Machinery and equipment safety
- Personal protective equipment
- Health and safety training
- Occupational accident and incident records
Responsible Sourcing and the Supply Chain
- Assessment of supply chain risks
- Supplier selection and monitoring criteria
- Communication of ethical trade expectations to suppliers
- Management of high-risk suppliers
- Monitoring responsible sourcing practices
Audit Planning and Preparation
- Determination of the audit scope
- Planning the audit duration
- Assessment of pre-audit information
- Review of the workforce and shift structure
- Audit sampling approach
Worker Interviews
- Interview planning
- Worker sampling
- Individual and group interviews
- Confidentiality and impartiality
- Interview techniques
- Verification of information obtained
Audit Techniques
- Opening and closing meetings
- Site observations
- Document and record reviews
- Management and worker interviews
- Cross-verification of information
- Establishment of objective evidence
Assessment of Non-conformities
- Identification of non-conformities
- Assessment of audit evidence
- Linking findings to the requirements of the standard
- Assessment of root causes and corrective actions
- Follow-up of corrective and preventive actions
Audit Reporting
- Recording audit findings
- Evidence-based reporting
- Incorporation of worker interviews into the report
- Assessment of the audit outcome
- Corrective action timescales and follow-up process
- Application of the BRCGS audit methodology
Training Method
The training is delivered through subject presentations, assessment of the standard clauses, case studies, worker interview scenarios, sample audit exercises, risk assessment exercises and non-conformity assessments.
Attendance and Certificate
Certificate Rules
A certificate of attendance is issued to all participants whose attendance has been confirmed. To receive a certificate of achievement, participants must achieve a passing mark in the examination at the end of the training; participants who use all their examination attempts but do not pass will be issued a certificate of attendance.
FAQ and Resources
Who is the BRCGS Ethical Trade and Responsible Sourcing Issue 2.1 Auditor Training suitable for?
It is intended for experienced auditors conducting audits in ethical trade and social compliance, BRCGS ETRS auditor candidates, certification body technical personnel and professionals involved in social compliance assessments.
What is the main objective of the training?
The main objective is to enable participants to interpret the BRCGS ETRS Issue 2.1 requirements correctly, assess ethical trade risks and conduct objective, evidence-based audits in accordance with the BRCGS methodology.
Does the training include practical activities?
Yes. The training includes case studies, worker interview scenarios, risk assessments, sample audit exercises and non-conformity assessment exercises.
Is there an examination at the end of the training?
Yes. An assessment examination is administered at the end of the training.
References
- BRCGS Global Standard Ethical Trade and Responsible Sourcing Issue 2.1
- BRCGS Ethical Trade and Responsible Sourcing Issue 2.1 Interpretation Guideline
- BRCGS ETRS Issue 2.1 Auditor Training Course Materials
- BRCGS ETRS Risk Assessment Guidance
- Relevant BRCGS position statements, guidance documents and guidelines