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Implement forest management certification scheme

Implement forest management certification scheme

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT5211
State Code
ODS77
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
28/01/2022
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
21/06/2022
Field of Education
050501 - Forestry Studies
Original Release Date
21/06/2022
Nominal Hours
110
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to implement and comply with the requirements of a forest management certification scheme as part of forest growing and management activities.The unit applies to individuals who are responsible for the implementation of forest management certification schemes.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. Confirm forest management certification scheme requirements
  • 1.1 Identify key requirements of forest management certification scheme and main provisions of complementary commonwealth legislation
  • 1.2 Clarify the relationship between the forest management certification and chain of custody certification components of the forest certification scheme
2. Comply with forest management certification system requirements
  • 2.1 Review forest management certification scheme requirements and associated workplace policy and procedures
  • 2.2 Confirm period of certification and standards that must met to achieve and maintain certification
  • 2.3 Identify and implement actions to address corrective actions identified by the certifying body
  • 2.4 Confirm accuracy and completeness of all documents and registers used for certification, audit and quality purposes
  • 2.5 Coordinate audit of forest management certification scheme to minimise non-compliance
  • 2.6 Report incidents of non-compliance and required remedial actions to appropriate personnel according to workplace requirements
3. Monitor implementation of forest management certification scheme
  • 3.1 Incorporate audit recommendations into the forest management certification scheme improvement plan to rectify non-compliances and improve processes
  • 3.2 Contribute to continuous improvement process to ensure scheme remains effective
  • 3.3 Prepare information on operation of scheme and disseminate to relevant internal and external personnel according to scheme communication plan
  • 3.4 Periodically prepare reports on operation of scheme identifying operational problems, and disseminate to relevant internal and external personnel
  • 3.5 Prepare reports on any identified breaches of compliance and disseminate to relevant internal and external personnel
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State Code National Code Title Type
BHL6 FWP50121 Diploma of Forest Operations Qualification