Professional Diploma Course | Duration: 6 Months

Course Introduction

The Diploma in Social Compliance & Sustainability Management is designed to develop professional knowledge and practical competencies in social compliance management, labour standards, workplace rights, occupational health and safety, environmental sustainability, ethical business practices, responsible sourcing, supply chain compliance, and sustainability performance management.

The course focuses on developing competent social compliance and sustainability professionals who can establish, implement, monitor, and improve organizational compliance systems while ensuring responsible workplace practices, legal compliance, ethical operations, and sustainable business performance.

Participants will learn how to conduct social compliance assessments, evaluate workplace conditions, identify labour rights violations, manage compliance risks, conduct internal audits, develop corrective action plans, monitor supplier compliance, and promote responsible business practices.

The course also covers international labour standards, Bangladesh labour legislation, working conditions, wages and benefits, working hours, freedom of association, grievance management, workplace discrimination, prevention of harassment, occupational health and safety, environmental management, human rights due diligence, supply chain transparency, ESG principles, and sustainability reporting.

With particular emphasis on Bangladesh's Ready-Made Garments (RMG), textile, manufacturing, and export-oriented industries, participants will gain practical knowledge of the Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006 and Bangladesh Labour Rules, 2015, including applicable amendments, international labour standards, buyer codes of conduct, and internationally recognized social compliance frameworks.

The course also introduces relevant social compliance and sustainability frameworks, including ILO Conventions, UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs), OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises, UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), ESG principles, and responsible supply chain management.

Through practical exercises, workplace case studies, compliance assessments, audit simulations, risk assessment activities, corrective action planning, assignments, and sustainability reporting exercises, participants will develop the skills required to manage social compliance systems, strengthen workplace standards, minimize compliance risks, and promote sustainable and responsible business operations.

Course Objectives

The main objectives of this course are to:

• Understand the fundamentals of social compliance and sustainability management.
• Develop knowledge of international labour standards and Bangladesh labour legislation.
• Understand employer and worker rights, responsibilities, and workplace obligations.
• Develop competencies in social compliance assessment and audit management.
• Understand working hours, wages, benefits, leave, and employment conditions.
• Develop skills in occupational health, safety, and workplace welfare compliance.
• Understand freedom of association, collective bargaining, and industrial relations.
• Develop knowledge of workplace discrimination, harassment prevention, and grievance management.
• Understand environmental sustainability and responsible resource management.
• Develop competencies in human rights due diligence and supply chain compliance.
• Understand ESG principles, sustainability performance, and reporting requirements.
• Establish effective social compliance and sustainability management systems.

Course Outcomes

After successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:

• Explain the principles and importance of social compliance and sustainability management.
• Interpret relevant Bangladesh labour legislation and international labour standards.
• Assess workplace conditions against applicable legal and buyer requirements.
• Conduct social compliance inspections and internal assessments.
• Identify labour rights violations and workplace compliance gaps.
• Evaluate wages, working hours, benefits, employment records, and workplace conditions.
• Assess occupational health and safety and workplace welfare requirements.
• Evaluate grievance mechanisms, worker participation, and industrial relations practices.
• Identify environmental and sustainability-related risks.
• Develop corrective and preventive action plans (CAPs).
• Monitor supplier compliance and responsible sourcing practices.
• Understand ESG performance indicators and sustainability reporting.
• Develop social compliance improvement plans and support continual improvement.

Course Modules

Module 1: Fundamentals of Social Compliance, Labour Standards & Human Rights

• Introduction to Social Compliance and Responsible Business Practices
• International Labour Organization (ILO) and Fundamental Labour Standards
• ILO Core Labour Standards and Relevant International Labour Conventions
• Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work
• Human Rights, Business Responsibilities and Human Rights Due Diligence
• UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) and UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Assessment Requirements:

• Assignment Submission
• Viva Voce Test

Module 2: Bangladesh Labour Law, Employment Conditions & Workplace Compliance

• Overview of Bangladesh Labour Act, 2006 and Bangladesh Labour Rules, 2015, Including Applicable Amendments
• Recruitment, Appointment, Employment Contracts and Personnel Documentation
• Working Hours, Overtime, Wages, Benefits and Leave Management
• Employment Classification, Service Records and Employment Separation
• Freedom of Association, Trade Union Rights and Collective Bargaining
• Workplace Welfare, Grievance Handling and Industrial Relations Compliance

Assessment Requirements:

• Assignment Submission
• Viva Voce Test

Module 3: Social Compliance Auditing, Assessment & Corrective Action Management

• Fundamentals of Social Compliance Auditing and Assessment
• Social Compliance Audit Preparation, Planning and Execution
• Workplace Inspection, Employee Interviews and Document Verification
• Identification of Non-Conformities and Compliance Risk Assessment
• Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Plan (CAP) Development
• Audit Reporting, Follow-up Assessment and Continual Improvement

Assessment Requirements:

• Assignment Submission
• Viva Voce Test

Module 4: Occupational Health, Safety, Workplace Welfare & Employee Protection

• Occupational Health and Safety Management in Manufacturing Industries
• Workplace Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment (HIRA/HIRARC)
• Fire Safety, Emergency Preparedness and Evacuation Management
• Machine Safety, Electrical Safety and Workplace Accident Prevention
• Occupational Health, Hygiene, Sanitation and Workplace Welfare Facilities
• Prevention of Workplace Harassment, Discrimination, Violence and Abuse

Assessment Requirements:

• Assignment Submission
• Viva Voce Test

Module 5: Environmental Sustainability, ESG & Responsible Supply Chain Management

• Fundamentals of Environmental Sustainability and Environmental Compliance
• Environmental Risk Assessment and Pollution Prevention
• Waste Management, Chemical Management and Resource Conservation
• Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and ISO 14001 Principles
• Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Principles and Performance Indicators
• Responsible Sourcing, Supplier Sustainability and Supply Chain Due Diligence

Assessment Requirements:

• Assignment Submission
• Viva Voce Test

Module 6: Sustainability Management, Reporting & Continual Improvement

• Sustainability Strategy Development and Organizational Implementation
• Social Compliance and Sustainability Management Systems
• Supplier Monitoring, Buyer Requirements and Code of Conduct Management
• Sustainability Performance Measurement and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Sustainability Reporting, ESG Disclosure and Organizational Accountability
• Management Review, Corrective Actions and Continual Improvement

Assessment Requirements:

• Assignment Submission
• Viva Voce Test

Course Methodology

The course will be delivered through a practical and participatory learning approach, combining theoretical knowledge with real-life social compliance and sustainability management applications.

The methodology includes:

• Interactive Lectures and Presentations
• Bangladesh Labour Law and International Standards-Based Learning
• Social Compliance Audit and Assessment Exercises
• Workplace Inspection and Compliance Gap Analysis
• Labour Documentation and Record Verification Exercises
• Employee Interview and Grievance Handling Simulations
• HIRA/HIRARC and Workplace Risk Assessment
• Root Cause Analysis and Corrective Action Planning
• Social Compliance Case Studies and Audit Scenarios
• Environmental Sustainability and ESG Assessment Exercises
• Supplier Compliance and Responsible Sourcing Case Studies
• Sustainability KPI Development and Reporting Exercises
• Group Discussions and Experience Sharing
• Assignments and Individual Learning Activities
• Viva Voce and Knowledge Evaluation

Who Should Attend?

This course is suitable for:

• Social Compliance Managers and Officers
• Compliance Managers and Compliance Executives
• Social Compliance Auditors and Assessors
• HR and Administration Managers
• Industrial Relations and Employee Relations Professionals
• Sustainability Managers and Sustainability Officers
• ESG Professionals and ESG Analysts
• CSR Managers and Corporate Responsibility Professionals
• Occupational Health and Safety Professionals
• Environmental Management Professionals
• Factory Managers and Industrial Administrators
• RMG, Textile and Manufacturing Professionals
• Supplier Compliance and Responsible Sourcing Professionals
• Buyer Compliance and Supply Chain Professionals
• Management Consultants and Compliance Advisors
• Students, Graduates and Professionals Interested in Social Compliance and Sustainability

Course Conclusion

The Diploma in Social Compliance & Sustainability Management provides participants with essential knowledge and practical competencies to establish, implement, assess, monitor, and improve social compliance and sustainability management practices.

The course emphasizes international labour standards, Bangladesh labour legislation, human rights, employment conditions, social compliance auditing, occupational health and safety, workplace welfare, industrial relations, environmental sustainability, ESG principles, responsible sourcing, supplier compliance, and sustainability reporting.

Successful participants will be better prepared to conduct social compliance assessments, manage workplace compliance requirements, identify labour and sustainability risks, develop corrective action plans, monitor supplier performance, and promote ethical, responsible, and sustainable business operations.

Course Information

Course Title: Diploma in Social Compliance & Sustainability Management
Course Duration: 6 Months
Training Provider: Compliance Training (BD) Limited (CTBL)
Certificate: Participants who successfully complete the course requirements will receive a Professional Diploma Certificate from Compliance Training (BD) Limited (CTBL).

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