LRQA and APSCA (Association of Professional Social Compliance Auditors) have strengthened their collaboration to advance training in social compliance auditing.
APSCA, the internationally recognised industry association for social compliance auditing, now offers 10 LRQA training courses to its extensive network of over 4,700 auditors worldwide. This new decision to approve LRQA, rooted in LRQA's acquisition of Sustainable Assurance Solutions (SAS) in 2022, signifies a significant step towards enhancing excellence in social compliance practices.
Developed by LRQA experts, these courses are specifically tailored to meet the evolving needs of APSCA accredited auditors. Auditors can now incorporate these courses into annual training and continuous professional development (CPD), enhancing their skill sets and overall performance.
The list of our APSCA approved courses includes:
- Introduction to ISO 9001
- Introduction to ISO 14001
- Introduction to ISO 45001
- Problem solving tools and techniques
- Essential guide to ISO 37001
- Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) auditor training
- ISO management system standards workshop: leadership
- ISO management system standards workshop: process management
- ISO management system standards workshop: risk based thinking
- ISO management system standards workshop: context of the organisation
APSCA, renowned in the social compliance industry, represents auditors from 62 firms across 105 countries. Through certification and training initiatives, APSCA empowers individuals and organisations to uphold the highest standards of social compliance, advocating for the adoption of independent social compliance audits.
LRQA's APSCA approved course catalogue includes a diverse range of topics essential for auditors' professional development, including ISO standards introduction, problem solving methodologies, corporate social responsibility (CSR), and management system workshops.
The collaboration with APSCA marks a significant milestone in our shared commitment to excellence in social compliance auditing and I am excited to see what the future of this will bring to both organisations”.
Together, LRQA and APSCA are poised to redefine industry benchmarks and shape the landscape of social compliance auditing, setting a precedent for global best practices and ensuring sustainable business practices, now and into the future.