RSPO-endorsed Supply Chain Lead Auditor Course

Price 
£825 + VAT
Includes a copy of "Getting started with sustainable palm oil certification" (RRP £19.99) 
2014 Dates
6th & 7th January
13th & 14th March
5th & 6th June
15th & 16th September
All Courses are to be held at BM TRADA Head Office in Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom.
 
 
This course is fully Endorsed by RSPO, and satisfies the structured training and examination requirements to achieve RSPO Lead Auditor status. The course uses accelerated learning techniques such as group seminars, exercises and presentations; it concludes with a 2.5 hour written examination. 

Pre-Course Requirements:
Participants are required to posses the following knowledge and/or experience prior to attending this course:

• Advanced post high school education degree, diploma or equivalent 
• Demonstrable field working experience in similar supply chains, or equivalent  related to and as necessary for the certification process 
• Technical skills and qualifications related to and as necessary for the certification process, such as demonstrable relevant experience in other relevant certification schemes 
• Demonstrable successful completion of a recognised lead assessor course e.g. an accredited QMS1 (ISO9000) or EMS2 (ISO14000) auditor training course 

Course Outline:
• An Introduction to Palm Oil
• The Palm Oil Industry – Issues and Concerns
• RSPO Governance, mission, membership and funding
• RSPO principles & criteria for plantation management
• RSPO Supply chain certification Scheme & Units of Certification 
o Identity Preserved
o Segregation
o Mass balance
o Book & Claim  / Greenpalm
o Multi-site Certification 
o Group Certification 

• Purpose and function of E-Trace
• RSPO – RED 
• RSPO Trademarks and corporate logo – rules on communications & claims
• The Certification cycle of evaluation, surveillance and re-evaluation
• The Certification review process / E Trace
• Corrective Action Reports (CARs)
• Audit Scenarios / Report Writing

 Who should attend?

• IRCA / IEMA Lead Auditors wishing to become RSPO approved supply chain auditors. 
• Organisations who are considering, or who have commenced the implementation of palm oil certification 
• Those involved in, or preparing for an assessment
• Managers and members of an organisation’s internal audit team
 

This course is also available in-house. To find out more information or to book this course use the following link:
 http://www.bmtrada.com/training/event/new-rspo-lead-auditor