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Elements and Performance Criteria

  1. Review regulatory requirements for import/export of timber
  2. Ensure timber compliance for import/export
  3. Document compliance requirements

Performance Evidence

A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit. If a specific volume or frequency is not stated below, then evidence must be provided that the following requirements have been performed on at least one occasion:

follow regulatory requirements and codes of practice relevant to importing/exporting timber

follow organisational policies and procedures relevant to importing/exporting timber

interpreting regulatory requirements for importing/exporting timber in Australia

identify timber species, wood properties and timber biohazards

determine compliance requirements for the organisation in relation to importing/exporting timber, and the risks and consequences of breaches

examine timber and determine the appropriate requirements for compliance

ensure appropriate arrangements are made for compliance

complete documentation related to compliance.


Knowledge Evidence

A person competent in this unit must be able to demonstrate knowledge of:

regulations, standards and codes of practice for identifying timber import and export requirements including knowledge of customs and biosecurity requirements

environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material

organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for identifying timber import and export requirements

timber species identification techniques

wood properties and how these relate to fungal and insect risks associated with importing/exporting timber

range of timber treatments meeting biosecurity requirements

branding and labelling requirements to ensure compliance

forest certification systems and chain of custody procedures

established communication channels and protocols

procedures for recording and reporting records and information.