Assessors and Participants can access training materials at any time here.
ASSESSOR TRAINING
Assessors are required to undergo training in order to receive and maintain approval with the Copper Mark. Most training modules are available below. The Copper Mark training is focused on the assurance process and soft assessment skills, relevant industry information, and changes to standard requirements. The Copper Mark does not train on subject-matter areas or basic auditing skills.
Training courses may be required prior to conducting an assessment against any of the Copper Mark standards, specifically required prior to conducting an assessment against the Joint Due Diligence Standard, either stand-alone or as part of an assessment against the Copper Mark Criteria, and/or once every three years as part of the ongoing training and approval process.
Name of Training | Description | Pre-requisite / Renewal | RRA Criteria Guide | JDDS |
The Copper Mark Assurance Process 101 (revised version under development) | Information about the Copper Mark Assurance Process and the steps assessors and participants are required to take. | Pre-requisite |  | |
The Copper Mark Metals 101 | Module on the basics of copper, copper supply chain, copper production geography, copper products, and ESG risks in the copper industry. | Pre-requisite | | |
Joint Due Diligence Standard Modules 1-5 | Modules explaining the requirements of the Joint Due Diligence Standard. | Pre-requisite | | |
JDDS Assessor Training (15th February 2022) | Additional training on the JDD Standard including quizzes to test assessor knowledge of the requirements and how to practically apply them. | Pre-requisite | | |
Revised standard criteria training (as appropriate) | Training on revisions to criteria. For example, how does the RRA 2.0 Criteria Guide differ from the RRA 3.0 Criteria Guide in terms of structure and the delta in requirements. | Renewal | | |
Other trainings as available | See below examples of past and future training courses hosted or co-hosted by the Copper Mark! | Renewal | | |
Forthcoming training courses include:
- Molybdenum 101, developed and delivered with the International Molybdenum Association
- Nickel 101, developed and delivered with the Nickel Institute
- Zinc 101, developed and delivered with the International Zinc Association
Past training courses available in the training library below include:
- Criteria Deep Dive, developed and delivered with the Responsible Minerals Initiative
- Joint TSM-Copper Mark Training on the OECD and due diligence in mineral supply chains developed and delivered with Toward Sustainable Mining and the OECD
- Grievance Mechanism Modules 1-3, developed and delivered with the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative, BSR, and the Responsible Minerals Initiative
Other past trainings not available because they were not recorded to allow for a more interactive session include:
- Investigative skills training, developed and delivered with Extractives at the Global Initiative Against Transnational Organized Crime
- Copper 101, developed and delivered with the International Copper Association (recording available for assessors on request and as part of onboarding)
- A human rights-based approach to assessments developed and delivered with the Danish Institute for Human Rights
- Joint TSM-Copper Mark Assessor training, developed and delivered with Toward Sustainable Mining
The Copper Mark also hosts quarterly assessor calls to provide guidance, interpretation, and updates, as well as peer learning opportunities.
PARTICIPANT TRAINING
The Copper Mark develops training in English, Chinese, Spanish, and other languages as appropriate for participants of the Copper Mark and sites using the Joint Due Diligence Standard. Most training modules are available in the training library below. Of particular relevance are:
- RRA 3.0 Training
- The Copper Mark Assurance Process 101 (revised version under development)
- Joint Due Diligence Standard Modules 1-5
- Criteria Deep Dive, developed and delivered with the Responsible Minerals Initiative
- Grievance Mechanism Modules 1-3, developed and delivered with the Aluminium Stewardship Initiative, BSR, and the Responsible Minerals Initiative
- Revised standard criteria training
In addition, each participant receives an onboarding to orient them to the process and available resources. The Copper Mark further provides one-on-one technical assistance to participants as they complete the self-assessment. This includes guidance, interpretation, resources, and best practice to implementing the Copper Mark standards.
TRAINING LIBRARY
Copper Mark Overview
Our Requirements Explained
Joint Due Diligence Standard
Assurance Process
Resources on Copper and Copper Value Chains
- Copper Sustainability Indicators (ICA)
- Directory of Copper Mines and Plants (ICSG)
- Fastmarkets
- Fraunhofer Institute (recycling)
- Global Pathways of Production and Trade (ICA)
- International Copper Alliance
- International Copper Study Group
- Recycling of Copper (CDA)
- CRU Group
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