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Prepare timber to meet import/export compliance requirements

Prepare timber to meet import/export compliance requirements

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3250
State Code
AXL13
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
13/05/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
05/10/2016
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
05/10/2016
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to ensure timber meets compliance requirements for import/export.The unit applies to those who assess timber for import/export requirements in a variety of work settings including: timber harvestingsawmillwoodchip millveneer millboard/plywood milltimber and wood products productiontimber and wood products sales and service.Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states and territories at the time of publication, and may differ according to state or territory jurisdiction.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Review regulatory requirements for import/export of timber
  • 1.1 Identify and follow environmental legal requirements for preparing timber to meet import/export compliance requirements
  • 1.2 Biosecurity requirements relevant to timber import/export are identified
  • 1.3 Confirm and interpret compliance requirements.
  • 1.4 Examine organisational compliance requirements for critical implications, risks and consequences of possible breaches.
2. Ensure timber compliance for import/export
  • 2.1 Identify timber for import/export and assess wood properties.
  • 2.2 Examine timber for identify biohazards associated with the particular species and undertake a risk assessment.
  • 2.3 Determine the need for timber treatment and arrange for any required treatments to be carried out.
  • 2.4 Establish the need for phytosanitary certificates and arrange for procurement.
3. Document compliance requirements
  • 3.1 Complete and check branding of timber in line with regulatory requirements.
  • 3.2 Obtain forest certification records and forward to relevant authorities.
  • 3.3 Complete compliance records and reports and submit to appropriate internal and external personnel
  • 3.4 Report breaches of compliance to those with sufficient authority to correct them.
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
D5959 FPICOT3250A Prepare timber to meet import/export compliance requirements Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OCR44 FWPCOT3310 Prepare timber or related products to meet import/export compliance requirements Unit of competency