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Develop and manage a Forestry Chain of Custody certification process for the workplace

Develop and manage a Forestry Chain of Custody certification process for the workplace

Unit of competency
National Code
FPICOT6202A
State Code
D5980
TGA Status
Replaced
DTWD Status
Replaced
Current Release Number
1.00
Current Release Date
20/05/2011
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State Implementation and Classification
Approved Date
25/06/2012
Field of Education
050501 - Forestry Studies
Original Release Date
25/06/2012
Nominal Hours
120
Description
This unit describes the outcomes required to develop and manage an appropriate system for chain of custody certification which will enable the organisation to fulfil its obligations and responsibilities under applicable certification requirementsGeneral workplace legislative and regulatory requirements apply to this unit. Specific requirements apply to OHS and environmental requirements and are referred to in Australian Standard (AS) 47072006 Chain of custody for certified wood and forest products
Notes
Elements and Performance Criteria
1. Review applicable certification requirements
  • 1.1. Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), legislative, environmental and organisational requirements relevant to managing a process for forestry chain of custody certification are identified and followed
  • 1.2. Chain of custody certification requirements and forestry certification systems are reviewed and certification requirements interpreted to ensure compatibility between the systems
  • 1.3. Document traceability chain is interpreted for certification requirements applicable to the organisation
2. Develop a chain of custody certification management system
  • 2.1. Each area and operation applicable to certification management is investigated to determine options for a certification management system that is consistent with legislative requirements
  • 2.2. Components for the effective and efficient operation of the proposed certification management system are investigated
  • 2.3. Potential internal certification system auditors are identified and suitable training options selected and implemented
  • 2.4. Strategies for developing a chain of custody certification management culture in the organisation are developed in collaboration with relevant internal and external personnel
  • 2.5. Induction process for all staff is developed and implemented in collaboration with relevant internal and external personnel
  • 2.6. Processes and procedures for identifying and managing breaches are identified and documented
  • 2.7. Reporting requirements are determined and suitable processes and procedures developed to meet requirements
  • 2.8. Resources to ensure implementation are budgeted and assigned
  • 2.9. Chain of custody certification plan is developed and approval for the plan sought from management
3. Document chain of custody certification management system
  • 3.1. Specifications for the various components of the chain of custody certification management system are documented in line with organisational and legislative requirements
  • 3.2. Action schedule for implementing, reviewing and maintaining the system is documented
  • 3.3. External certification entities with the necessary authority to issue chain of custody certification to the relevant Australian Standard are contacted to review the system
  • 3.4. Values statement is written in consultation with management that covers the necessary elements of the chain of custody certification management system
4. Establish the planned chain of custody certification management system
  • 4.1. Management and operations personnel are trained before they assume certification management responsibilities
  • 4.2. Components of the certification system are established in collaboration with assigned staff
  • 4.3. Operation of the certification system is monitored in collaboration with assigned staff in line with the approved plan
  • 4.4. Periodic reviews of the certification system are conducted in collaboration with assigned staff in line with the approved plan
  • 4.5. Reports are prepared on the operation and review of the certification system in line with established procedures and regulatory and compliance obligations
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Replaced By
State Code National Code Title Type
WG896 FPICOT6202B Develop and manage a forestry chain of custody certification process for the workplace Unit of competency
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