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Develop and manage a forestry chain of custody certification process for the workplace
Develop and manage a forestry chain of custody certification process for the workplace
Unit of competency
National Code
FPICOT6202B
FPICOT6202B
State Code
WG896
WG896
TGA Status
Replaced
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Replaced
State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/08/2014
Field of Education
050501 - Forestry Studies
Original Release Date
05/08/2014
Nominal Hours
120
Description
This unit describes the outcomes required to develop and manage an appropriate system for chain of custody certification which will enable the organisation to fulfil its obligations and responsibilities under applicable certification requirements.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Review applicable certification requirements
- 1.1. Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), legislative, environmental and organisational requirements relevant to managing a process for forestry chain of custody certification are identified and followed
- 1.2. Chain of custody certification requirements and forestry certification systems are reviewed and certification requirements interpreted to ensure compatibility between the systems
- 1.3. Document traceability chain is interpreted for certification requirements applicable to the organisation
2. Develop a chain of custody certification management system
- 2.1. Each area and operation applicable to certification management is investigated to determine options for a certification management system that is consistent with legislative requirements
- 2.2. Components for the effective and efficient operation of the proposed certification management system are investigated
- 2.3. Potential internal certification system auditors are identified and suitable training options selected and implemented
- 2.4. Strategies for developing a chain of custody certification management culture in the organisation are developed in collaboration with relevant internal and external personnel
- 2.5. Induction process for all staff is developed and implemented in collaboration with relevant internal and external personnel
- 2.6. Processes and procedures for identifying and managing breaches are identified and documented
- 2.7. Reporting requirements are determined and suitable processes and procedures developed to meet requirements
- 2.8. Resources to ensure implementation are budgeted and assigned
- 2.9. Chain of custody certification plan is developed and approval for the plan sought from management
3. Document chain of custody certification management system
- 3.1. Specifications for the various components of the chain of custody certification management system are documented in line with organisational and legislative requirements
- 3.2. Action schedule for implementing, reviewing and maintaining the system is documented
- 3.3. External certification entities with the necessary authority to issue chain of custody certification to the relevant Australian Standard are contacted to review the system
- 3.4. Values statement is written in consultation with management that covers the necessary elements of the chain of custody certification management system
4. Establish the planned chain of custody certification management system
- 4.1. Management and operations personnel are trained before they assume certification management responsibilities
- 4.2. Components of the certification system are established in collaboration with assigned staff
- 4.3. Operation of the certification system is monitored in collaboration with assigned staff in line with the approved plan
- 4.4. Periodic reviews of the certification system are conducted in collaboration with assigned staff in line with the approved plan
- 4.5. Reports are prepared on the operation and review of the certification system in line with established procedures and regulatory and compliance obligations
RANGE STATEMENT
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
OHS requirements:
are to be in line with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:
personal protective equipment and clothing
safety equipment
first aid equipment
fire fighting equipment
hazard and risk control
fatigue management
elimination of hazardous materials and substances
safe forest practices including required actions relating to forest fire
manual handling including shifting, lifting and carrying
Legislative requirements:
are to be in line with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:
award and enterprise agreements
industrial relations
Australian Standards
confidentiality and privacy
OHS
the environment
equal opportunity
anti-discrimination
relevant industry codes of practice
duty of care
Environmental requirements may include:
legislation
organisational policies and procedures
workplace practices
Organisational requirements may include:
legal
organisational and site guidelines
policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility
procedural manuals
continuous improvement processes and standards
OHS, emergency and evacuation procedures
ethical standards
recording and reporting requirements
equipment use, maintenance and storage requirements
environmental management requirements (waste minimisation and disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)
Certification requirements may include:
internal and external authorities
risks involved
ways of ensuring compliance
penalties for non-compliance
areas and operations most affected
Forestry certification systems must include:
Australian Forestry Standard
Forestry Stewardship Council
Traceability chain
is a register of documents used for certification, audit and quality purposes
and may include:
timber source documents
processing records
quality records
numbering/labelling systems
Values statement
is a summary of the organisation's values in relation to forest and forest product certification
The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.
OHS requirements:
are to be in line with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:
personal protective equipment and clothing
safety equipment
first aid equipment
fire fighting equipment
hazard and risk control
fatigue management
elimination of hazardous materials and substances
safe forest practices including required actions relating to forest fire
manual handling including shifting, lifting and carrying
Legislative requirements:
are to be in line with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:
award and enterprise agreements
industrial relations
Australian Standards
confidentiality and privacy
OHS
the environment
equal opportunity
anti-discrimination
relevant industry codes of practice
duty of care
Environmental requirements may include:
legislation
organisational policies and procedures
workplace practices
Organisational requirements may include:
legal
organisational and site guidelines
policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility
procedural manuals
continuous improvement processes and standards
OHS, emergency and evacuation procedures
ethical standards
recording and reporting requirements
equipment use, maintenance and storage requirements
environmental management requirements (waste minimisation and disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)
Certification requirements may include:
internal and external authorities
risks involved
ways of ensuring compliance
penalties for non-compliance
areas and operations most affected
Forestry certification systems must include:
Australian Forestry Standard
Forestry Stewardship Council
Traceability chain
is a register of documents used for certification, audit and quality purposes
and may include:
timber source documents
processing records
quality records
numbering/labelling systems
Values statement
is a summary of the organisation's values in relation to forest and forest product certification
EVIDENCE GUIDE
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can develop and manage a process for chain of custody certification for their workplace to meet AS 47072006 Chain of custody for certified wood and forest products
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to, and satisfy, all of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:
following applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice relevant to developing and managing a process for forestry chain of custody certification
following organisational policies and procedures relevant to developing and managing a process for forestry chain of custody certification
comprehensive understanding of AS 47072006 Chain of custody for certified wood and forest products and the requirements for developing and managing a process for chain of custody certification in the workplace that meets the requirements of this standard
planning for and setting up a chain of custody certification management system for an actual workplace or simulated workplace in collaboration with relevant personnel
preparing documentation for a chain of custody certification management system
writing a values statement in consultation with relevant personnel covering the necessary elements of the chain of custody certification management system
monitoring and reviewing a chain of custody certification management system in collaboration with relevant personnel
preparing reports for management on the chain of custody certification management system
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace
Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
Assessment of required knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context
Assessment is to follow relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
materials and equipment relevant to undertaking work applicable to this unit
specifications and work instructions
access to relevant information on chain of custody certification requirements
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI11 Training Package
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of required knowledge
Assessment may be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on required knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of employability skills
Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access and correctly interpret and apply the required knowledge
Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate
Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality, gender or language backgrounds other than English
Where the participant has a disability, reasonable adjustment may be applied during assessment
Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role
The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.
Overview of assessment
A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can develop and manage a process for chain of custody certification for their workplace to meet AS 47072006 Chain of custody for certified wood and forest products
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit
The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to, and satisfy, all of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:
following applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice relevant to developing and managing a process for forestry chain of custody certification
following organisational policies and procedures relevant to developing and managing a process for forestry chain of custody certification
comprehensive understanding of AS 47072006 Chain of custody for certified wood and forest products and the requirements for developing and managing a process for chain of custody certification in the workplace that meets the requirements of this standard
planning for and setting up a chain of custody certification management system for an actual workplace or simulated workplace in collaboration with relevant personnel
preparing documentation for a chain of custody certification management system
writing a values statement in consultation with relevant personnel covering the necessary elements of the chain of custody certification management system
monitoring and reviewing a chain of custody certification management system in collaboration with relevant personnel
preparing reports for management on the chain of custody certification management system
Context of and specific resources for assessment
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace
Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints
Assessment of required knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context
Assessment is to follow relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements
The following resources should be made available:
workplace location or simulated workplace
materials and equipment relevant to undertaking work applicable to this unit
specifications and work instructions
access to relevant information on chain of custody certification requirements
Method of assessment
Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI11 Training Package
Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of required knowledge
Assessment may be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on required knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of employability skills
Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access and correctly interpret and apply the required knowledge
Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process
Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances
Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency
The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate
Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality, gender or language backgrounds other than English
Where the participant has a disability, reasonable adjustment may be applied during assessment
Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role
Replaces
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| D5980 | FPICOT6202A | Develop and manage a Forestry Chain of Custody certification process for the workplace | Unit of competency |
Replaced By
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWK59 | FWPCOT6202 | Develop and manage a forestry chain of custody certification process | Unit of competency |
| State Code | National Code | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| J613 | FPI60113 | Advanced Diploma of Forest Industry Sustainability | Qualification |