SA 8000 Executive Overview Course

Description:
Designed to introduce participants to the SA 8000 standards. This course provides an overview of the requirements of the standard, including required documentation and processes.

Background & Concepts

• What does SA 8000 mean?
• Where did SA 8000 come from?
• The third-party audit concept
• Process Approach to a Social Accountability

Understanding the Requirements

• The requirements and sections of the standard
• How to address the requirements at your organization
• How to build an SA 8000 conforming social accountability system
• The steps taken to achieve registration

The SA 8000 Registration Process

• How to choose a REGISTRAR
• The costs & benefits associated with registration
• Time and resource allocation
• Next steps

Who Should Attend?
Executive officers of your organization, managers, process owners, supervisors, and quality assurance personnel who want to understand the requirements of SA 8000, what is needed for an effective quality management system, and how to prepare for SA 8000 conformance and/or registration.

Prerequisites:
No prior knowledge of the SA 8000 Standard is required.

Duration: 4 - 6 hours

Type: On-Site Training

Price: $3000 (for up to 15 people)