Training Program
In-person trainings: These are half- or full-day sessions providing in-depth training on the revised standard for auditors and auditees. RMI will hold in-person trainings in Asia, US and Europe. Exact locations and dates are posted below. In person-trainings will continue throughout 2019.
Webinar: These are 1-hour live webinars presented in English and Chinese. Recordings are available on the free RMI e-Learning Academy. Each webinar focuses on specific requirements of the revised standard and provides guidance for smelters and auditors on how to translate the revised requirements into practice. The webinar training schedule is posted below.
Featured topics: These are shorter topics that are covered by dedicated calls and mailings each month. These sessions provide a more in-depth discussion of key areas included in the revised standard. Featured topics include a variety of topics, for example: identifying CAHRAs; OECD 5-step process; risk identification systems; AML and sanction lists expectations and best practices, and Know Your Counterparty processes.
For more information, please contact Hillary Amster at hamster@responsiblebusiness.org.
TOPIC |
Description |
Estimated Delivery Date |
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Featured Topic 1: Introduction to the OECD 5-Steps |
An introduction to the 5-Step Framework of the OECD Due Diligence Guidance. |
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Featured Topic 2: Tools for Responsible Sourcing from High-Risk Areas |
An overview of resources, existing upstream assurance mechanisms, and best practices for sourcing responsibly from high-risk areas. |
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Webinar 1: Overview of Revised Standard |
Introduction to the revised standard requirements and major differences between the current protocol and the revised standard. Recommended for smelters, refiners, and auditors. |
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Webinar 2: Practical Aspects of Implementation |
A practical guide to implementing the revised standard, including a timeline for auditing and audit preparations. Recommended for smelters, refiners, and auditors. |
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Featured Topic 3: Identifying Risks |
A non-mineral supply chain analogy to identifying risks in the supply chain. Recommended for smelters, refiners, and auditors. |
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Webinar 3: OECD Step 1 |
In-depth look at how to create and implement a management system as part of OECD Step 1. |
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Webinar 4: Introduction to Auditing Against the Revised Standard |
Auditor guidance for auditing against the revised standard. Recommended for auditors. |
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Featured Topic 4: KYC and AML |
Information on how to conduct Know-Your-Counterparty and Anti-Money-Laundering checks in the supply chain. |
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Webinar 5: Risk management for low-risk sources |
An interactive animated course on the standard’s expectations for smelters and refiners sourcing low-risk. Recommended for smelters, refiners, and auditors. |
Available below and on the ELearning Academy in English and Mandarin |
Webinar 6: Risk management for high-risk sources |
An interactive animated course on the standard’s expectations for smelters and refiners sourcing high-risk. Recommended for smelters, refiners, and auditors. |
Available below and on the ELearning Academy in English and Mandarin |
Webinar 7: Auditing to the Gold Standard |
Specific guidance for auditing against the revised Gold standard and major differences between gold and the 3Ts. |
Available below and on the ELearning Academy in English |
Webinar 8: Revised Assessment Tools |
A look into the revised assessment tools. Recommended for smelters, refiners, and auditors. |
Available below and on the ELearning Academy in English and Mandarin |
Featured Topic 5: Identifying CAHRAs |
Information on how to identify Conflict-Affected and High-Risk Areas. |
Available below and on the ELearning Academy in English and Mandarin |
Japan In-person Auditee Training |
In-person training for Japan-based Auditees, to be held in Japan. |
March 7, 2019 Register here |
Japan In-person Auditor Training |
In-person training for Japan-based Auditors, to be held in Japan. |
March 8, 2019 Register here |
China In-person Auditee Training |
In-person training for China-based Auditees, to be held in Xiamen, China. |
March 11, 2019 Register here |
China In-person Auditor Training |
In-person training for China-based Auditors, to be held in Xiamen, China. |
March 12, 2019 Register here |
Mexico In-person Auditee Training |
In-person training for Americas-based Auditees, to be held in Mexico. |
April, 10 2019 Register here |
Mexico In-person Auditor Training |
In-person training for Americas-based Auditors, to be held in Mexico. |
April 11, 2019 Register here |
Module 5: Risk management for low-risk sources (English)
Module 5: Risk management for low-risk sources (Mandarin)
Module 6: Risk Management for High-Risk Sources (English)
Module 6: Risk Management for High-Risk Sources (Mandarin)
Module 7: Auditing to the Gold Standard (English)
Module 8: Revised Assessment Tools (English)
Module 8: Revised Assessment Tools (Mandarin)
Featured Topic 5: Identifying CAHRAs (English)
Featured Topic 5: Identifying CAHRAs (Mandarin)