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Oversee compliance with an organic certification scheme

Oversee compliance with an organic certification scheme

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCORG414
State Code
OFC11
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
24/01/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
09/06/2023
Field of Education
080321 - Farm Management And Agribusiness
Original Release Date
09/06/2023
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes of practice to oversee compliance with an organic certification scheme.The unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others within known parameters, and use discretion and judgment in the selection, allocation and use of available resources.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Identify compliance requirements of the selected organic standard relating to the farm system
  • 1.1 Access organic certification scheme documentation for operation and management of organic farm
  • 1.2 Identify and interpret key clauses and requirements of organic standards for farm system
  • 1.3 Identify and document compliance of farm system with organic certification scheme
  • 1.4 Identify and document key farm operations that are impacted by organic standards
2. Keep records to comply with organic certification requirements
  • 2.1 Identify records required for compliance with organic certification scheme
  • 2.2 Complete and maintain records to approved industry standard
  • 2.3 Communicate recording requirements to stakeholders
  • 2.4 Monitor record-keeping process and maintain records according to National Organic Standards
3. Support compliance with organic standards of staff in the farm business
  • 3.1 Identify steps within production system that require compliance with organic standards
  • 3.2 Support and train staff and stakeholders to implement and foster a compliant organic supply chain culture
  • 3.3 Keep accurate records at key supply chain steps to verify and maintain compliance, for reconciliation and traceability
  • 3.4 Prepare job descriptions and key performance indicators with certification compliance requirements
4. Meet annual audit requirements of the selected organic certification scheme
  • 4.1 Comply with specific certification requirements
  • 4.2 Prepare farm and organic records and documents for audit, and ensure accessibility
  • 4.3 Conduct and record internal organic audits of farm system
  • 4.4 Take corrective action to comply with the specific certification requirements
  • 4.5 Participate in annual organic system review and audit
  • 4.6 Comply and close off identified corrective actions
5. Comply with food safety requirements
  • 5.1 Identify food safety requirementsfor farm system according to legislation, regulations and organic certification standards
  • 5.2 Communicate food safety requirements to key stakeholders
  • 5.3 Maintain records of compliance with food safety and industry regulations and standards
  • 5.4 Identify and rectify non-conformance issues identified by internal audit or industry compliance
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
BAS16 AHCORG406 Oversee compliance with an organic certification scheme Unit of competency