The Verifier application process ensures that Verifiers have the skills, knowledge and experience required to conduct consistent and reliable SLCP verifications. Employees of Verifier Bodies (VB) with an “active” SLCP status may apply to become an approved Verifier. Part-time or subcontracted Verifiers may also apply to become an approved Verifier only if the Verifier works on a subcontracted/part-time basis exclusively for one active VB for the purpose of SLCP verifications. 
 
Approved VBs will receive a link that they can pass on to individual candidate Verifiers. Candidate Verifiers shall follow the link provided by the VB to submit their application to the Verification Oversight Organization (VOO). 
 
For more detailed information on the application process, please refer to the QA Manual.
 
The table below summarizes the general requirements that candidate Verifiers must meet:

Criteria

Specifics

Work experience

Minimum of 3 years of conducting social and labor type of on-site audits/verifications, with robust proof of relevant experience (e.g., number of audit days etc.)

Education/qualification

Post-Secondary Degree / Diploma.

Required:
Training on at least one social auditing system: SA8000, BSCI, WRAP, RBA, ICTI.

Recommended:

  • Training on at least one management systems auditing standard: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, OHSAS 18001/ISO 45001.
  • Experience in conducting management systems audits
    APSCA registration/certification.
  • Other relevant social scheme Auditor (e.g., Lead) approval/accreditation.
  • Company internal social auditor trainings.

Knowledge areas

  • Thorough understanding of social and labor type of on-site verification processes, including project planning, communication, ethics.
  • Excellent command of English and local language(s) in roll out country.
  • Knowledge of international and local norms, laws and regulations relating to social and labor issues, e.g., local law, UN and ILO conventions.
  • Knowledge of core management system requirements.