Qualification for Business Social Commitment Initiative (BSCI) Certification

Target Audience

Quality and social responsibility managers in companies.
HR teams and social compliance supervisors.
Supply chain and procurement managers.
Factory managers and production supervisors seeking to enhance compliance in the workplace.
Companies that aim to improve social compliance and achieve BSCI certification.

Objective

Equip participants with the knowledge and understanding of BSCI certification requirements and standards to achieve social compliance in their organizations. The program will enhance their understanding of corporate social responsibility (CSR) principles and their importance in the supply chain. It will also help them develop strategies to improve working conditions, comply with international labor standards, and successfully pass BSCI audits, ensuring alignment with the certification's requirements.

Content

•	Overview of BSCI certification principles and their importance in improving working conditions.
•	Basic concepts of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and its impact on the supply chain.
•	The importance of social compliance for customers and investors.
•	Explanation of the BSCI system and its global framework.

•  Explanation of key BSCI standards such as:
    •  Workers' rights.
    •  Wages and working hours.
    •  Health and safety in the workplace.
    •  Prevention of discrimination and ensuring equality.
    •  Prevention of child labor and forced labor.
•  Understanding how to apply the standards in different contexts such as manufacturing and services.

•	How to develop internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with BSCI standards.
•	Building internal teams to enhance social compliance and monitor performance.
•	Strategies to improve working conditions and promote workers' rights.
•	How to handle external audits and prepare the necessary documentation.

•	How to prepare for a BSCI audit and ensure compliance with all requirements.
•	Strategies for handling external audit reports and analyzing the results.
•	Developing and implementing corrective action plans to ensure continuous compliance.
•	Case studies of companies that have successfully obtained BSCI certification.

Training Methods

Practical workshops to train participants in setting up compliance policies and dealing with audits.
Case studies of successful companies that have implemented social compliance programs and achieved BSCI certification.
Practical simulations of audit processes to prepare participants for internal and external audits.
Tests and evaluations to measure participants' understanding and readiness for actual audit processes.

Certificates

Participants will receive a certificate of completion for the course.
A recognized certificate such as the "Certificate in Qualification for Business Social Commitment Initiative (CQBSCI)" can be obtained upon completion of the program.