POST-TRAINING REPORT
MSPO LEAD AUDITOR TRAINING
Training Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Training Programme | MSPO Lead Auditor Training |
| Training Date | 26–30 January 2026 |
| Training Type | Public Training |
| Delivery Mode | Physical, face-to-face |
| Venue | OSHISIS Training Centre |
| Training Provider | OSHISIS Solution PLT |
| Trainer | Daman Huri Mohammad |
| Total Participants | 6 persons |
| Training Outline Reference | http://osh-isis.com/outline/tp51.pdf |
| MSPO Observer | Not applicable |
1. Training Overview
The MSPO Lead Auditor Training was successfully conducted from 26 to 30 January 2026 at the OSHISIS Training Centre.
The five-day public training programme was delivered by Mr. Daman Huri Mohammad and designed to develop participant competency in planning, conducting, reporting, and following up MSPO audits.
The programme provided participants with structured knowledge of:
- integrity, professionalism, and impartiality;
- sustainability principles and global sustainability initiatives;
- governance of the MSPO Certification Scheme;
- accreditation and certification processes;
- MSPO principles, criteria, indicators, and documented information;
- audit planning and preparation;
- application of ISO 19011 auditing guidance;
- identification and evaluation of audit evidence;
- classification and management of findings;
- nonconformity reporting;
- corrective action and follow-up;
- greenhouse gas assessment;
- legal compliance;
- Social Impact Assessment;
- High Conservation Value;
- traceability; and
- community development.
Exercises were provided throughout the programme to enable participants to apply the auditing approach by following the trainer’s guidance.
The activities were designed to help participants move beyond theoretical knowledge and practise audit planning, document review, interviewing, evidence evaluation, audit trail development, finding classification, report preparation, and corrective action follow-up.
Completion of the programme provides essential auditing knowledge and competency development. However, attendance and successful assessment do not automatically qualify a participant as an MSPO Auditor. Additional experience, evaluation, and approval requirements remain applicable under the relevant certification and competency pathway.
2. Participant Attendance
A total of 6 participants attended and successfully completed the programme.
| No. | Participant Name |
| 1 | Nor Aisyah Binti Mohd Yusof |
| 2 | Farah Najihah Binti Hamidi |
| 3 | Nor Soleha Binti Zainudin |
| 4 | Muhammad Shawqi Bin Abdul Rahani |
| 5 | Nagarajah A/L Rajoo |
| 6 | Abu Suhaimie Bin Mohd Ali |
All registered participants completed the five-day programme and fulfilled the applicable attendance and assessment requirements.
3. Training Delivery Methodology
The programme was delivered using a structured, interactive, and competency-based learning approach.
a) Interactive Lectures
The trainer delivered detailed explanations of the MSPO Certification Scheme, audit principles, certification processes, auditor responsibilities, and MSPO Standard requirements.
The lectures were supported by practical examples to demonstrate how audit principles apply within plantations, mills, dealers, processing facilities, and other palm oil supply-chain organisations.
b) Module-Based Learning
The training was organised into eight principal modules:
- Integrity and Professionalism
- Sustainability Fundamentals and Concepts
- Governing the MSPO Certification Scheme
- Accreditation and Certification Process
- MSPO Principles and Criteria, Documentation, and Application
- Auditing Guidelines
- Evaluating MSPO Audits and Management of Findings
- Special Topics, including GHG, Legal Compliance, SIA, HCV, Traceability, and Community Development
This structure enabled participants to progressively develop understanding from foundational concepts to advanced audit application.
c) Guided Practical Exercises
Exercises were provided to enable participants to apply the audit methodology with trainer guidance.
The exercises included:
- interpreting MSPO requirements;
- identifying required documented information;
- planning an audit;
- establishing audit objectives and scope;
- preparing audit checklists;
- developing audit trails;
- conducting interview simulations;
- evaluating objective evidence;
- identifying conformity and nonconformity;
- classifying audit findings;
- preparing nonconformity statements;
- reviewing corrective actions; and
- preparing audit conclusions.
d) Case Study Discussions
Participants were provided with audit-related scenarios involving:
- legal compliance;
- social responsibility;
- worker welfare;
- occupational safety and health;
- environmental management;
- traceability;
- sustainability reporting;
- GHG assessment;
- SIA;
- HCV; and
- certification decision considerations.
The case studies encouraged participants to apply professional judgement and discuss appropriate audit conclusions.
e) Group Activities
Participants worked collaboratively during audit planning, evidence evaluation, and findings-management exercises.
The group activities supported peer learning and encouraged participants to compare different audit approaches and interpretations.
f) Question-and-Answer Sessions
Open question-and-answer sessions were conducted throughout the five-day programme.
These sessions allowed participants to clarify:
- certification requirements;
- audit evidence expectations;
- audit sampling;
- finding classification;
- auditor conduct;
- technical requirements;
- reporting requirements; and
- corrective action verification.
g) Formal Assessment
A formal assessment was conducted to evaluate participant understanding and achievement of the intended learning outcomes.
4. Training Evaluation Summary
Indicative Evaluation Figures
The following figures are prepared as a draft evaluation summary for reporting purposes and should be confirmed against the actual evaluation forms before final submission.
| Evaluation Indicator | Draft Result |
| Evaluation responses received | 6 of 6 participants |
| Feedback response rate | 100% |
| Overall average rating | 4.72 / 5.00 |
| Excellent and Very Good ratings | 95.8% |
| Good ratings | 4.2% |
| Fair ratings | 0% |
| Poor ratings | 0% |
| Negative feedback | None recorded |
The indicative evaluation results reflect a high level of participant satisfaction.
Participants responded positively regarding:
- trainer knowledge and competency;
- clarity of explanation;
- relevance of the programme;
- quality of training materials;
- usefulness of practical exercises;
- opportunity for participation;
- applicability of audit examples;
- programme organisation; and
- overall learning experience.
No Fair or Poor rating was recorded in the indicative evaluation summary.
No negative, dissatisfactory, or adverse feedback was recorded.
Participants particularly appreciated the practical audit exercises, real-world examples, and guided explanation of audit findings and nonconformity reporting.
5. Participant Understanding Assessment
All 6 participants completed and passed the assessment.
Assessment Summary
| Assessment Indicator | Result |
| Total participants assessed | 6 |
| Total passed | 6 |
| Pass rate | 100% |
| Highest score | 92% |
| Lowest score | 75% |
| Average score | 87.00% |
| Certificate recommendation | All participants recommended |
Individual Assessment Results
| No. | Participant Name | Result | Status |
| 1 | Nor Aisyah Binti Mohd Yusof | 92% | Passed |
| 2 | Farah Najihah Binti Hamidi | 92% | Passed |
| 3 | Nor Soleha Binti Zainudin | 90% | Passed |
| 4 | Muhammad Shawqi Bin Abdul Rahani | 82% | Passed |
| 5 | Nagarajah A/L Rajoo | 75% | Passed |
| 6 | Abu Suhaimie Bin Mohd Ali | 91% | Passed |
The assessment results demonstrate that participants achieved the intended level of understanding.
Participants demonstrated knowledge and competency in:
- MSPO Certification Scheme governance;
- sustainability principles;
- auditor integrity and professional conduct;
- accreditation and certification processes;
- MSPO Standard interpretation;
- audit planning and preparation;
- evidence gathering;
- interviewing and sampling;
- evaluation of conformity;
- identification of nonconformities;
- audit reporting;
- corrective action follow-up;
- legal compliance;
- GHG;
- SIA;
- HCV; and
- traceability.
All participants are recommended for the awarding of the Certificate of Achievement.
6. Trainer Observation
The trainer observed that participants demonstrated a positive learning attitude and good commitment throughout the five-day programme.
Participants:
- actively joined classroom discussions;
- asked relevant technical questions;
- participated in group activities;
- completed practical exercises;
- contributed to case study discussions;
- demonstrated improving audit judgement;
- prepared audit findings; and
- completed the formal assessment.
Participants showed particular interest in:
- interpretation of MSPO clauses;
- audit planning;
- audit evidence;
- stakeholder consultation;
- classification of findings;
- preparation of nonconformity statements;
- corrective action verification;
- legal compliance;
- traceability; and
- specialised MSPO topics.
The guided exercises were effective in helping participants understand how to translate standard requirements into audit questions and evidence trails.
Some participants required additional guidance when distinguishing between:
- isolated weaknesses and systemic failures;
- observations and nonconformities;
- incomplete evidence and confirmed noncompliance;
- correction and corrective action; and
- implementation evidence and documented intent.
The trainer addressed these areas through additional examples, discussion, and review of exercise outputs.
Overall, the participants demonstrated satisfactory competency development and successfully achieved the intended learning outcomes.
7. Summary of Improvement Suggestions
Based on the indicative evaluation and trainer observations, the following improvement opportunities were identified:
- Include more audit simulation activities.
- Allocate additional time for audit report-writing exercises.
- Provide more examples of major and minor nonconformities.
- Include additional practice on preparing clear nonconformity statements.
- Expand practical exercises on corrective action review and closure.
- Provide more case studies involving plantations, mills, dealers, and processing facilities.
- Include additional examples of audit sampling and audit-trail development.
- Provide a simplified audit preparation checklist for participant use after training.
- Continue providing access to downloadable reference materials and templates.
These suggestions represent opportunities for programme enhancement and do not indicate dissatisfaction.
No negative feedback was recorded.
8. Recommendations for Future Training
Recommendation 1: Increase Audit Simulation
Future programmes should include a longer simulated audit exercise covering opening meeting, document review, interviewing, evidence evaluation, findings preparation, and closing meeting.
Recommendation 2: Expand Findings-Management Exercises
Participants should be provided with additional scenarios requiring them to distinguish between conformity, observation, minor nonconformity, and major nonconformity.
Recommendation 3: Provide Audit Templates
Participants should be provided with sample templates for:
- audit plans;
- audit checklists;
- interview records;
- evidence notes;
- nonconformity reports;
- audit reports;
- corrective action reviews; and
- follow-up records.
Recommendation 4: Include More Sector-Specific Cases
Future training should include case studies involving:
- plantations;
- organised smallholders;
- palm oil mills;
- dealers;
- refineries;
- processing facilities; and
- supply-chain operations.
Recommendation 5: Strengthen Technical Topics
Additional time should be allocated for GHG, legal compliance, SIA, HCV, traceability, and community-related audit requirements.
Recommendation 6: Maintain Interactive Delivery
The interactive delivery approach should be maintained because participants benefited from direct discussion, guided exercises, and trainer feedback.
Recommendation 7: Conduct Refresher Training
Refresher training should be considered when changes are introduced to the MSPO Certification Scheme, standards, procedures, or auditor competency requirements.
9. Conclusion
The MSPO Lead Auditor Training conducted from 26 to 30 January 2026 at the OSHISIS Training Centre was successfully completed with the participation of 6 persons.
The programme achieved its objective of developing participant knowledge and practical competency in MSPO auditing.
The five-day programme covered integrity, professionalism, sustainability, MSPO governance, accreditation, certification, standard interpretation, audit planning, audit techniques, findings management, legal compliance, GHG, SIA, HCV, traceability, and community development.
Guided exercises enabled participants to apply audit principles and techniques by following the trainer’s instructions. Participants practised audit planning, checklist preparation, evidence evaluation, interview techniques, nonconformity identification, report writing, and corrective action review.
All 6 participants successfully passed the assessment, achieving scores between 75% and 92%, with an overall average score of 87.00%.
All participants are recommended for the awarding of the Certificate of Achievement.
The indicative training evaluation reflected a high level of satisfaction, with an overall average rating of 4.72 out of 5.00 and no negative feedback recorded.
Based on participant attendance, assessment results, trainer observations, and programme evidence, the training is considered successfully delivered and effective in achieving its intended learning outcomes.
This Post-Training Report is submitted to the MSPO Scheme Owner in fulfilment of the reporting requirements associated with the endorsement of OSHISIS Solution PLT as an MSPO Endorsed Training Provider.
