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Oversee compliance with an organic certification scheme

Oversee compliance with an organic certification scheme

Unit of competency
National Code
AHCORG406
State Code
BAS16
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
27/06/2016
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
12/01/2017
Field of Education
080321 - Farm Management And Agribusiness
Original Release Date
12/01/2017
Nominal Hours
55
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to oversee continued compliance with an organic certification scheme.All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, work health and safety, animal welfare and biosecurity legislation and codes, and sustainability practices.This unit applies to production managers and workplace supervisors in an organic farming enterprise that are responsible for ensuring compliance within the scope of the selected organic certification scheme.This unit applies to individuals who take responsibility for their own work and for the quality of the work of others within know parameters and use discretion and judgment in the selection, allocation and use of available resources.No occupational licensing, legislative or certification requirements are known to 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 the selected organic certification scheme relevant to the operation and management of the organic farming enterprise
  • 1.2 Identify and interpret key clauses and requirements of the organic standard that relate to the existing farm system enterprise mix
  • 1.3 Identify and document compliance of the farm system with the requirements of the selected organic certification scheme
  • 1.4 Identify and document key farm operations that are impacted by the organic standards
2. Keep records to comply with organic certification requirements
  • 2.1 Identify the records and detail required for compliance with the organic certification scheme
  • 2.2 Complete and maintain clear and accurate records to an approved industry standard
  • 2.3 Communicate recording requirements to appropriate stakeholders and key personnel
  • 2.4 Monitor the record keeping process and maintain records as required by the National Organic Standard
3. Support compliance with organic standards by staff in the farm business
  • 3.1 Identify all steps within the production system that require compliance with the selected organic standards
  • 3.2 Support and train staff and key personnel to implement and foster a compliant organic supply chain culture
  • 3.3 Keep accurate records at all key supply chain steps to verify and maintain compliance, and to allow reconciliation and traceability
  • 3.4 Describe certification compliance requirements of staff in Job Descriptions and Key Performance Indicators
4. Meet annual audit requirements of the selected organic certification scheme
  • 4.1 Comply with the specific certification requirements
  • 4.2 Prepare the farm and organic records and documents for audit and ensure accessibility
  • 4.3 Conduct an internal organic audit of the farm system and complete associated records and documents
  • 4.4 Take corrective actions to comply with the specific certification requirements
  • 4.5 Participate in an annual organic audit
  • 4.6 Comply with and close any corrective actions requested
5. Comply with food safety requirements
  • 5.1 Identify food safety requirementsthat must be satisfied by the farm system to comply with industry regulations and standards
  • 5.2 Communicate food safety requirements to all staff
  • 5.3 Keep records to demonstrate compliance with food safety requirements to industry regulations and standards
  • 5.4 Correct any non-conformance issues identified by internal audit or industry compliance audit
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Replaces
State Code National Code Title Type
WE634 AHCORG406A Oversee compliance with an organic certification scheme Unit of competency
Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
OFC11 AHCORG414 Oversee compliance with an organic certification scheme Unit of competency