Understand and Navigate Living Wages in SMETA 7.0 Audits   

This concise, interactive e-Learning course is designed for supplying organisations and businesses with operational sites (Sedex buyer/supplier or supplier members) who need to understand, demonstrate and improve their site practices in line with the living wage requirements in SMETA 7.0 audits. 
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Introducing the ‘SMETA Requirements Essentials: Living Wage’ course that will help you:  

 

Sedex_Icon_Pos_Blue_Time_ManagementMaster the Basics Quickly: Get a clear and accessible understanding of what a living wage is, including key definitions and real-world context.                                                                                            

Sedex_Icon_Pos_Red_AuditingAcquire Audit-Ready Knowledge: Understand exactly how living wages are assessed in SMETA 7.0 and the Workplace Requirements (WRs) you need to be aware of.  

Sedex_Icon_Pos_Blue_TrainingGet Practical Guidance on the Next Steps: Learn what evidence on living wages you need to prepare for an audit, what issues auditors may flag, and how to show ongoing progress to your trading partners to demonstrate your commitment to ethical labour practices.  

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What does the ‘SMETA Requirements Essentials: Living Wage’ course include? 

This SMETA Requirements Essentials: Living Wage course offers key insights into the SMETA 7.0 living wages requirements and how to move towards continuous improvement in your site:   

  • Understand why living wages are part of SMETA and how they are assessed.

  • Deep dive into WR 5A.A and WR 5A.B and learn how they define expectations around living wages.

  • An interactive Q&A format in which common questions from suppliers around the world are answered in a conversational style, helping you apply concepts to your real-life site context.

  • Learn what documentation to prepare, how to show compliance and progress, and what steps to take to close findings related to living wages.   

A learning experience that feels like a real conversation 

 

You won’t just watch and click – you’ll actively engage with key questions and concerns that often come up around living wages, compliance, and continuous improvement, helping you feel part of the conversation and get the answers that matter most. Various interactive elements will let you pause, explore definitions, dive into key concepts for deeper insight, and test your understanding at the end. It’s short, smart, and designed for how busy professionals learn today. 

 

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Certification  

 

Receive your certification once you complete the course, recognising your understanding of living wages in SMETA 7.0. 

 

How to access the course?  

Available for £20.00 (£24.00 including VAT), you can access the SMETA Requirements Essentials: Living Wage course and gain the practical knowledge and tools to confidently meet the SMETA 7.0 Workplace Requirements on living wages.    

You can see the terms and conditions here. 

If you're a Supplier Plus member, contact the Sedex Helpdesk to get your personalised discount link.

 

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