SRMS Lead Auditor
The LICQual ISO 26000:2010 SRMS Lead Auditor qualification is designed for professionals who want to develop expertise in social responsibility management systems, auditing principles, and organizational sustainability. Based on the ISO 26000:2010 guidance on social responsibility, this course helps learners understand ethical business practices, accountability, transparency, human rights, environmental responsibility, and fair operating practices. It provides valuable knowledge for organizations seeking to strengthen responsible business conduct and align their activities with internationally recognized social responsibility principles.
This ISO 26000:2010 SRMS Lead Auditor course focuses on developing practical auditing knowledge, including audit planning, evidence collection, stakeholder engagement, compliance evaluation, and audit reporting. Learners explore how to assess organizational policies and practices against social responsibility principles, identify improvement opportunities, and evaluate responsible decision-making. The qualification also supports an understanding of organizational governance, labor practices, consumer issues, community involvement, and sustainable development within modern business environments.
The LICQual SRMS Lead Auditor qualification is suitable for quality professionals, compliance officers, sustainability specialists, management system auditors, consultants, and corporate responsibility personnel. It can help learners strengthen their professional capabilities in social responsibility auditing, risk identification, ethical governance, and performance evaluation. These competencies are relevant across manufacturing, construction, healthcare, education, consultancy, and other industries where responsible business practices matter. By developing a structured understanding of ISO 26000:2010, learners can contribute to improved organizational accountability, stakeholder confidence, and sustainable business performance.
Course Overview
Qualification Title
LICQual ISO 26000:2010 SRMS Lead Auditor
Total Units
6
Total Credits
40
GLH
120
Qualification #
LICQ2201364
Qualification Specification
To enroll in the LICQual ISO 26000:2010 SRMS Lead Auditor applicants must meet the following criteria:
|
Qualification# |
Unit Title |
Credits |
GLH |
|---|---|---|---|
|
LICQ2201364 -1 |
Introduction to ISO 26000:2010 and Social Responsibility |
8 |
24 |
|
LICQ2201364 -2 |
Social Responsibility Core Subjects and Principles |
8 |
24 |
|
LICQ2201364 -3 |
Stakeholder Engagement and Social Responsibility Strategy |
6 |
18 |
|
LICQ2201364 -4 |
Social Responsibility Management and Performance Evaluation |
6 |
18 |
|
LICQ2201364 -5 |
Lead Auditor Skills, Audit Planning and Evidence Collection |
6 |
18 |
|
LICQ2201364 -6 |
Audit Reporting, Corrective Actions and Continuous Improvement |
6 |
18 |
By the end of this course, Applicants will be able to:
Introduction to ISO 26000:2010 and Social Responsibility
- Understand ISO 26000:2010 principles and guidance.
- Explore the importance of social responsibility in organisations.
- Identify accountability, transparency, and ethical behaviour.
- Understand the role of social responsibility in sustainable business practices.
Social Responsibility Core Subjects and Principles
- Examine human rights and fair labour practices.
- Understand environmental responsibility and sustainability.
- Explore fair operating practices and consumer protection.
- Identify community involvement and development opportunities.
Stakeholder Engagement and Social Responsibility Strategy
- Identify key stakeholders and their expectations.
- Develop effective stakeholder communication strategies.
- Integrate social responsibility into organisational policies.
- Evaluate stakeholder engagement and social responsibility initiatives.
Social Responsibility Management and Performance Evaluation
- Understand organisational governance and ethical decision-making.
- Evaluate social responsibility policies and procedures.
- Explore sustainability performance indicators and monitoring.
- Identify opportunities for continuous organisational improvement.
Lead Auditor Skills, Audit Planning and Evidence Collection
- Understand audit principles, objectives, scope, and criteria.
- Develop audit plans and prepare relevant checklists.
- Collect and evaluate objective audit evidence.
- Conduct interviews and review organisational documentation.
Audit Reporting, Corrective Actions and Continuous Improvement
- Identify and document audit findings accurately.
- Prepare clear and professional audit reports.
- Recommend improvement actions based on audit evidence.
- Monitor follow-up activities and evaluate improvement outcomes.
The LICQual ISO 26000:2010 SRMS Lead Auditor course is suitable for professionals seeking expertise in social responsibility, ethical business practices, sustainability, and auditing principles across different industries.
- Quality managers and auditors seeking knowledge of social responsibility auditing.
- Sustainability professionals promoting responsible business practices.
- Compliance officers improving ethical governance and accountability.
- Corporate social responsibility (CSR) managers managing sustainability initiatives.
- Management system consultants expanding their ISO 26000:2010 knowledge.
- Environmental and health and safety professionals integrating social responsibility principles.
- Business owners and senior managers improving transparency and stakeholder confidence.
- Aspiring lead auditors developing audit planning, evidence evaluation, and reporting skills.
Assessment and Verification
All units within this qualification are subject to internal assessment by the approved centre and external verification by LICQual. The qualification follows a criterion-referenced assessment approach, ensuring that learners meet all specified learning outcomes.
To achieve a ‘Pass’ in any unit, learners must provide valid, sufficient, and authentic evidence demonstrating their attainment of all learning outcomes and compliance with the prescribed assessment criteria. The Assessor is responsible for evaluating the evidence and determining whether the learner has successfully met the required standards.
Assessors must maintain a clear and comprehensive audit trail, documenting the basis for their assessment decisions to ensure transparency, consistency, and compliance with quality assurance requirements.