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Assess requirements of chain of custody certification scheme for forest and wood products

Assess requirements of chain of custody certification scheme for forest and wood products

Unit of competency
National Code
FWPCOT4223
State Code
OFC99
TGA Status
Current
DTWD Status
Approved
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
25/01/2023
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
19/05/2023
Field of Education
050501 - Forestry Studies
Original Release Date
19/05/2023
Nominal Hours
45
Description
This unit of competency describes the skills and knowledge required to identify and review the requirements of a chain of custody certification scheme operated by existing certification bodies for application in a forest or wood products business.The unit applies to individuals who are responsible for the implementation and monitoring of chain of custody certification in forest and wood procurement, processing, sales and distribution operations. All work must be carried out to comply with workplace procedures, according to state/territory health and safety regulations, legislation and standards that apply to the workplace.No licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Confirm purpose, key functions and distinct features of chain of custody certification schemes
  • 1.1 Distinguish between forest management certification and chain of custody certification
  • 1.2 Outline objectives of chain of custody certification and benefits for different stakeholders
  • 1.3 Assess features, relative benefits and requirements of chain of custody certification schemes
  • 1.4 Distinguish between standards setting, certification and accreditation functions in chain of custody schemes
  • 1.5 Assess features and benefits of chain of custody implementation methods, including physical separation, percentage and credit methods
  • 1.6 Confirm legislation, standards and codes of practice relevant to chain of custody operations
  • 1.7 Assess position of own organisation in supply chain and determine current and likely future sources of supply, destinations of certified products and relevance of each scheme to own organisation
2. Review chain of custody certification scheme requirements
  • 2.1 Investigate components of chain of custody scheme and roles and responsibilities of personnel required to support chain of custody implementation and monitoring in the workplace
  • 2.2 Confirm chain of custody certification process and period of certification
  • 2.3 Identify standards that must be met to achieve and maintain chain of custody certification
  • 2.4 Identify types and purposes of documents and registers that must be maintained for certification
  • 2.5 Identify product groups covered by chain of custody certification
  • 2.6 Confirm types, meanings and conditions of use of chain of custody logos, trademarks and labels
  • 2.7 Access and assess sources of information on chain of custody certification
3. Gather information on internal and external audit processes for chain of custody certification scheme
  • 3.1 Confirm internal audit requirements for own organisation, suppliers and contractors for relevant chain of custody certification scheme
  • 3.2 Identify external audit requirements for relevant chain of custody certification scheme
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State Code National Code Title Type
BJC0 FWP40222 Certificate IV in Timber and Wood Products Operations Qualification