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Conduct internal audit of chain of custody certification for forest and wood products

Conduct internal audit of chain of custody certification for forest and wood products

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT4224
State Code
OFC98
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/01/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/05/2023
Field of Education
080317 - Quality Management
Original Release Date
19/05/2023
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to plan and implement an internal audit of chain of custody certification in a forest or wood products business.The unit applies to quality assurance personnel, managers and other personnel who are responsible for scheduling, preparing for and conducting internal audits of chain of custody certification 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. Individuals must comply with any qualification requirements for internal auditors set by the relevant chain of custody certification body.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Plan internal audit of chain of custody certification
  • 1.1 Identify all requirements to be included in internal audit according to workplace and certification body policies and procedures
  • 1.2 Confirm legislation, standards and codes of practice relevant to chain of custody operations
  • 1.3 Prepare audit schedule to ensure that all requirements are audited at a frequency commensurate with risk
  • 1.4 Confirm objectives, scope and criteria of audit according to chain of custody certification scheme and workplace requirements
  • 1.5 Inform audit team of objectives, scope and criteria of audit and importance of ethical behaviour, as required
  • 1.6 Identify procedures, records and documentation required for internal audit
  • 1.7 Confirm all sites, business units and personnel that will be included in audit scope, including contractors and organisations performing outsourced functions, if required
  • 1.8 Develop checklists and document evidence collection methods and sources to be used during audit according to chain of custody certification scheme and workplace requirements
  • 1.9 Review documents prior to conduct of internal audit
2. Conduct internal audit of chain of custody certification
  • 2.1 Inform relevant parties of purpose, scope and criteria for audit, audit methods, and procedures for reporting and following up results
  • 2.2 Conduct audit in accordance with chain of custody certification scheme and workplace requirements
  • 2.3 Use effective communication and negotiation skills when interacting with others while conducting the audit
  • 2.4 Collect verifiable objective evidence against audit criteria
  • 2.5 Make findings using objective evidence against audit criteria
  • 2.6 Identify and categorise non-conformances according to chain of custody certification scheme and workplace requirements
  • 2.7 Record audit activities
3. Report outcomes of internal audit of chain of custody certification
  • 3.1 Document objective evidence according to chain of custody certification scheme and workplace requirements
  • 3.2 Prepare audit report detailing areas audited, audit findings and non-conformances where applicable
  • 3.3 Maintain records of audit process, objective evidence and findings
  • 3.4 Report audit findings according to chain of custody certification scheme and workplace requirements
4. Confirm implementation of corrective action
  • 4.1 Verify the implementation and effectiveness of recommended corrective actions
  • 4.2 Maintain records of effectiveness of corrective actions
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State Code National Code Title Type
BJC0 FWP40222 Certificate IV in Timber and Wood Products Operations Qualification