Next RTRS Lead Auditor Training Course

RTRS Chain of Custody Standard Certification

Buenos Aires,

18, 19 and 20 September 2012

The RTRS is pleased to invite you to paticipate in its RTRS Chain of Custody training course, which will be held in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

The objective of the course is to guarantee an optimal level of competence of those Lead Auditors who are responsible for the RTRS standard.

The course is based on the assumption that sound auditor training, able to produce high quality audits, represents a balance among knowledge, skills and attitude.

Who is it aimed at?

The course is an obligatory requirement for those auditors wishing to certify the RTRS Chain of Custody standard. It is also open to people interested in acquiring deeper knowledge on this standard and its verification system as well as quality managers or other people involved in other standards or audit processes.

Content of the course

The course will address the following general areas:

Introduction to the RTRS
RTRS certification and accreditation system
RTRS Chain of Custody standard, including guidelines for implementing the standard and certification steps within the supply chain
Types of Chain of Custody certification: Segregation, Mass Balance, Multi-site
EU RED compliance requirements applied to the RTRS Chain of Custody
RTRS standard audit and verification exercises

The RTRS Lead Auditor course includes evaluation of the knowledge and skills obtained during the course. Such evaluation consists of a final test and an assessment of each participant’s level of participation.

At the end of the course, participants will:

Know the specific requirements of the Round Table on Responsible Soy Association (RTRS) as regards the implementation of all the standards, policies and guidelines related to the RTRS certification process.

Know specific requirements to perform certification audits of the RTRS Chain of Custody standard.

Have a positive attitude towards the implementation of the RTRS standards, which could be further developed through audit practice.

Minimum Requirements for RTRS Chain of Custody Standard Lead Auditors

-Having successfully completed an RTRS-endorsed training course covering understanding of the RTRS Chain of Custody standard and basic auditing techniques.

-Having successfully completed any of the following training courses for Lead Auditors:

ISO 9000, 14000, or OHSAS 18000 (37- hour minimum duration) or an ISO 19011 course (24 -hour minimum duration). Note: it must include a practical component (e.g., it cannot be entirely an on-line course).

-Training period in practical auditing supervised by a qualified lead auditor having a minimum of 10 days audit experience in similar certification schemes (for example, including traceability) and involving at least two audits of different organizations.

-Having at least one post high school degree or equivalent (minimum course duration of 2 years).

Duration and Cost

3 days (24 hours) – LIMITED VACANCIES

Cost

4200 pesos (Argentine)

RTRS members: 5 % discount

If you have already done an RTRS lead auditor course: 10% discount

More than one auditor: 10% discount

Location

City of Buenos Aires, Argentina - Venue to be confirmed

Schedule

8.45 Registration