4. Experience – Labor & Ethics; Forced Labor
Auditors must have the required experience to be approved to conduct EICC audits. This experience
may include education.
Labor & Ethics “Lead Auditor”
One of the following pathways must be met for approval as a Labor & Ethics Lead Auditor:
? Pathway 1 – Work Experience Only:
? At least six years of work experience as an Auditor or work similar to an Auditor, or
managing Auditors and/or involvement in auditing processes
? At least two of those years must be spent conducting Labor & Ethics audits
? Participation in at least 25 audits focused on Labor & Ethics in the previous 24 months
? Pathway 2 – Work Experience and Education:
? A combination of at least six years of experience and relevant education, which may include
one of the following:
? 4-year university/college degree plus two years auditing experience
? 3-year university/college degree plus three years auditing experience
? 2-year university/college degree plus four years auditing experience
? At least two years conducting Labor & Ethics audits
? Participation in at least 25 audits focused on Labor & Ethics in the previous 24 months
? NOTE: Relevant education includes study in a closely related field (Human
Resources Management, Ethics, Legal/Lawyer, etc.)
? Or a valid EICC IRCA Lead Auditor Certification for Labor and Ethics
Labor & Ethics “Auditor”
One of the following pathways must be met for approval as a Labor & Ethics Auditor:
? Pathway 1 – Work Experience Only:
? At least four years of work experience as an Auditor or work similar to an Auditor, or
managing Auditors or auditing processes
? At least two of those years must be spent conducting Labor & Ethics audits
? Participation in at least 25 audits focused on Labor & Ethics in the previous 24 months
? Pathway 2 – Work Experience and Education:
? A combination of at least four years of experience and relevant education, which may
include one of the following:
? 3-year relevant university/college degree plus one year of auditing experience
? 2-year relevant university/college degree plus two years of auditing experience
? At least one of those years must be spent conducting Labor & Ethics audits
? Participation in at least 25 audits focused on Labor & Ethics in the previous 24 months
? NOTE: Relevant education includes study in a closely related field ( Human
Resources Management, Ethics, Legal/Lawyer, etc.).
? Or a valid EICC IRCA Auditor Certification for Labor and Ethics
Labor & Ethics “Provisional Auditor”
The following experience must be in place for approval as a Labor & Ethics Provisional Auditor:
? At least two years of work experience as an Auditor or work similar to an Auditor, or
managing Auditors or auditing processes
? At least one of those years must be spent conducting Labor & Ethics audits
? Either (i) Participation in at least 15 audits focused on Labor & Ethics in the previous 24 months or
(ii) Observe three EICC VAP/CMA/AMA audits and be observed in three EICC VAP/CMA/AMA
audits in the previous 24 months.
? Or a valid EICC IRCA Provisional Auditor Certification for Labor and Ethics
Forced Labor “Lead Auditor”
One of the following pathways must be met for approval as a Forced Labor Lead Auditor:
? Pathway 1 – Work Experience Only:
? At least six years of work experience as an Auditor or work similar to an Auditor, or
managing Auditors and/or involvement in auditing processes
? At least two of those years must be spent conducting Labor & Ethics audits
? Currently an approved EICC Lead Auditor for Labor and Ethics