SLCP expects Verifier to conduct verifications with the highest level of integrity, and a commitment to high quality verified data as the outcome of the process.
An aspiring Verifier needs to (in consecutive order):
- Work for an approved Verifier Body
- Meet SLCP criteria (see below)
- Take the mandatory e-learning Verifier Course and Certificate consisting of 7 modules
- Pass the online proctored Verifier Exam
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Criteria
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Specifics
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Work experience
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Minimum of 3 years of conducting social and labor type of on-site audits/verifications, with robust proof of relevant experience (e.g. number of audit days etc.)
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Education/qualification
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Post-Secondary Degree / Diploma
Required:
Training on at least one social auditing system: SA8000, BSCI, WRAP, RBA, ICTI
Recommended:
>Training on at least one management systems auditing standard: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001
>Experience in conducting management systems audits
> APSCA registration/certification
> Other relevant social scheme Auditor (e.g. Lead) approval/accreditation
> Company internal social auditor trainings
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Knowledge areas
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Thorough understanding of social and labor type of on-site verification processes, including project planning, communication, ethics
Excellent command of English and local language(s) in roll out country
Knowledge of international and local norms, laws and regulations relating to social and labor issues, e.g. local law, UN and ILO conventions
Knowledge of core management system requirements
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Approved Verifiers will be required to participate in a status maintenance program. Generally, this will consist of providing proof of continued activity in the industry, continuing education, and any additionally required training at an interval determined by the SLCP (e.g. annually). See attached document for more information.
