RBA VAP New Auditor training

Dates: June 23 - 27, 2025
 
These courses will be conducted in English
 
This training will be conducted in the PST Time Zone, and is recommended for those who live in Americas and Asia
The RBA Code of Conduct Training provides new auditors from RBA-approved firms with essential skills, covering VAP requirements, audit planning, effective meetings, worker interviews, and report preparation using RBA online tools, ensuring high-quality, timely assessments.
 

Objective:

  1. Master the RBA Code of Conduct and its requirements.
  2. Familiarize with RBA audit processes and tools.
  3. Enhance audit skills and report-writing capabilities.
  4. Strengthen practical skills through case studies and mock audits.

This course is exclusively for NEW RBA-Approved Auditors who need to obtain certification.

If you are renewing your certification - do not register for this course. 

Trainer
 
David Yeung
Senior Director
of Training

Join us for the Auditor Renewal Training
 
Cost of Course: $850 USD 

Method of payment: Payment must be made before Day 1. Most major credit cards are accepted.

Cancelation Policy: Cancellations must be made at least 5 business days before Module 1 to receive a full refund. Cancellations made within 5 business days of the training start date are non-refundable.

David Yeung a CSR professional with 27 years of experience in support of international CSR programs. David was the former CEO of Benchmarks Ltd, a Hong Kong and China based auditing and consulting company. Before that David was a senior manager within Hanesbrands Inc, and Li and Fung Ltd. David setup his own training development business in 2011, and has provided critical training services to the CSR industry for major brands and retailers for over 8 years.

Agenda

Day 1:

Understand the latest CSR industry trends

RBA Overview (Background and Objectives)

Insight of RBA Code of Conduct.

RBA Code Interpretation: A. Labor

Day 2:

RBA Code Interpretation: B. Health and Safety

RBA Code Interpretation: C. Environmental

RBA Code Interpretation: D. Ethics

Day 3:

RBA Code Interpretation: E. Supply Chain Management

RBA Code Interpretation: XM. Management System

RBA VAP Process and Tools.

Mock Assessment Preparation

Day 4:

Mock Assessment Practice (Pre-assessment Meeting, Assessment Agenda, Opening Meeting)

Sampling for Working Hour Template and Interview

Interview Techniques,

Site Observation routine

Closing Meeting

Day 5: 

Summary the differences between VAP and Other CSR Program

Reporting Techniques.

Assessor Qualification Exam