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Prepare timber or related products to meet import/export compliance requirements

Prepare timber or related products to meet import/export compliance requirements

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT3310
State Code
OCR44
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
04/12/2020
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
07/04/2021
Field of Education
030305 - Materials Engineering
Original Release Date
07/04/2021
Nominal Hours
60
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to ensure timber or related products meet compliance requirements for import/export. The unit includes reviewing existing workplace procedures for timber import/export for compliance with regulatory requirements, checking that import/export timber meets biosecurity requirements, and completing compliance documentation.The unit applies to individuals 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.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Review workplace procedures for compliance with regulatory requirements for the import/export of timber and related products
  • 1.1 Identify legal requirements for the import/export of timber and related products
  • 1.2 Identify biosecurity requirements for the import/export of timber and related products and the types and consequences for breaches of these requirements
  • 1.3 Examine workplace procedures to determine compliance with legal and biosecurity requirements for import/export timber or related products
  • 1.4 Report potential breaches of legal and biosecurity requirements according to workplace procedures
2. Check import/export timber or related products for compliance with biosecurity requirements
  • 2.1 Identify import/export timber or related products and any associated documentation
  • 2.2 Assess properties of import/export timber or related products to determine risk of fungal disease and insect pests
  • 2.3 Examine timber or related products to identify potential biohazards associated with the particular species and undertake a risk assessment according to workplace procedures
  • 2.4 Determine the need to treat import/export timber or related products, and arrange required treatments according to workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 2.5 Establish the need for phytosanitary certification for import/export timber or related products, and arrange appropriate certification, if required
3. Complete compliance requirements
  • 3.1 Complete and check branding and labelling of timber or related products according to workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 3.2 Obtain forest certification records and forward to relevant authorities according to workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 3.3 Complete and submit compliance records and reports according to workplace procedures and regulatory requirements
  • 3.4 Report potential breaches of compliance requirements according to workplace procedures
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
AXL13 FWPCOT3250 Prepare timber to meet import/export compliance requirements Unit of competency