Unit of competency
Modification History
Release |
Comments |
Release 2 |
This version released with FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package Version 3.0. |
Release 1 |
This version released with FWP Forest and Wood Products Training Package Version 2.0. |
Application
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to manage operational logistics to implement forestry chain of custody certification systems for certified wood and forest products. It can apply to the full scope of forestry industry workplaces and to operations of all sizes.
The unit applies to job roles including Forest/Timber Harvester, Forest Planner, Forest Sustainability Manager, Forestry Manager, General Manager, Plantation Manager, Sustainability Manager, Technical Forester, Technical Services Officer, and Technical Services Manager.
No licensing, legislative, regulatory, or certification requirements apply to this unit at the time of publication.
Pre-requisite Unit
Nil
Unit Sector
Common Technical
Elements and Performance Criteria
ELEMENTS |
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA |
Elements describe the essential outcomes. |
Performance criteria describe the performance needed to demonstrate achievement of the element. Where bold italicised text is used, further information is detailed in the range of conditions. |
1. Confirm system requirements |
1.1 Identify key requirements of relevant laws to confirm understanding and ensure consistency of interpretation and application to chain of custody requirements. 1.2 Clarify the relationship between chain of custody certification and forestry certification systems to ensure integration and compatibility of both systems. 1.3 Review traceability chain for documentation to ensure compliance with appropriate standards. 1.4 Review chain of custody certification system manual for applicability to work areas within the organisation. |
2. Comply with system requirements |
2.1 Arrange internal auditors for chain of custody system and conduct appropriate training. 2.2 Distribute traceability chain records and instruct appropriate personnel on how to enter relevant information. 2.3 Conduct training and induction on chain of custody certification system manual for work areas covered by the chain of custody system. 2.4 Manage chain of custody activities and audits across work areas to minimise non-compliance. 2.5 Report incidents of non-compliance in line with legal and organisational requirements. 2.6 Complete traceability chain records and store in line with chain of custody certification system manual requirements. 2.7 Report inadequacies in chain of custody certification system manual which may contribute to non- compliance. |
3. Provide system support |
3.1 Incorporate audit recommendations into a system improvement plan to rectify non-compliances and improve processes. 3.2 Contribute to continuous improvement process to ensure system remains effective. |
4. Document the operation and monitoring of the system |
4.1 Prepare information on system operation and disseminate to relevant internal and external personnel in line with system communication plan. 4.2 Periodically prepare reports on system operation identifying operational problems and disseminate to relevant internal and external personnel. 4.3 Prepare reports on any identified breaches of compliance and disseminate to relevant internal and external personnel. |
Foundation Skills
This section describes those core and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria. |
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Unit Mapping Information
Code and title current version |
Code and title previous version |
Comments |
Equivalence status |
FWPCOT5206 Implement forestry chain of custody certification system Release 2 |
FWPCOT5206 Implement forestry chain of custody certification system Release 1 |
Minor typographical errors corrected |
Equivalent unit |
Links
Companion Volume implementation guides are found in VETNet - https://vetnet.gov.au/Pages/TrainingDocs.aspx?q=0d96fe23-5747-4c01-9d6f-3509ff8d3d47