Unit of competency Outline
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Develop knowledge of chain of custody certification requirements for forest and wood products
Develop knowledge of chain of custody certification requirements for forest and wood products
Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3345
FWPCOT3345
State Code
OFD07
OFD07
TGA Status
Current
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Approved
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/05/2023
Field of Education
050501 - Forestry Studies
Original Release Date
19/05/2023
Nominal Hours
35
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to develop current understanding of the purpose of chain of custody certification in the wood and forest products industry, identify workplace chain of custody policy, procedures and documentation, and check for potential non-compliance with certification requirements in own area of work.The unit applies to individuals who are engaged in forest and wood product procurement, processing, sales and distribution operations. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Determine purpose of chain of custody certification
- 1.1 Identify relationship between forest management certification and chain of custody certification
- 1.2 Identify meaning and objectives of chain of custody certification
- 1.3 Identify chain of custody certification body and chain of custody certification scheme relevant to own workplace
2. Confirm workplace chain of custody procedures relevant to own job role
- 2.1 Identify basic components of chain of custody system and personnel responsible for coordination of chain of custody processes in own workplace
- 2.2 Confirm legislation, standards and codes of practice relevant to chain of custody operations
- 2.3 Identify chain of custody workplace procedures relevant to own job role
- 2.4 Identify types and purpose of chain of custody documentation relevant to own job role
- 2.5 Identify product groups covered by certification system relevant to job role
- 2.6 Confirm types, uses and meanings of chain of custody logos, trademarks and labels
3. Identify chain of custody compliance requirements relevant to own job role
- 3.1 Confirm chain of custody compliance requirements relevant to own job role
- 3.2 Check supplier and other documentation relevant to own job role for compliance with chain of custody compliance requirements
- 3.3 Complete chain of custody documentation and records relevant to own job role
- 3.4 Identify potential areas of non-compliance with chain of custody requirements relevant to own job role
- 3.5 Identify workplace procedures for responding to incidents of non-compliance with chain of custody certification requirements
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| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BJC1 | FWP30322 | Certificate III in Timber and Wood Products Operations | Qualification |