The unit involves implementing forestry chain of custody certification system/s in a variety of work settings including:

forest environment

saw mill

wood chip mill

veneer mill

board/plywood mill

timber treatment plants

downstream processing of timber

timber and wood products production

timber and wood products sales and service

other settings such as farms, agriculture, workshops, domestic, nursery, local council applications, as applicable to the unit

The skills and knowledge required for competent workplace performance are to be used within the scope of the person's job and authority

ELEMENT

PERFORMANCE CRITERIA

1. Confirm system requirements

1.1. Applicable Occupational Health and Safety (OHS), environmental, legislative and organisational requirements relevant to implementing a forestry chain of custody certification system are identified and followed

1.2. Key requirements of the legislation are clarified to confirm understanding and ensure consistency of interpretation and application

1.3. Relationship between chain of custody certification and forestry certification systems is clarified to ensure integration and compatibility of both systems

1.4. Documentation requirements for traceability chain are reviewed to ensure effective workplace implementation to appropriate standards

2. Comply with system requirements

2.1. Systems manual is reviewed for applicability to work areas within the organisation

2.2. Internal auditors of the chain of custody system are appointed and appropriate training conducted

2.3. Traceability chain records are distributed and appropriate personnel instructed on how to enter relevant information

2.4. Training and induction on systems manual is conducted for work areas covered by the chain of custody system

2.5. Chain of custody activities are managed across work areas so that non-compliance is minimised

2.6. Incidents of non-compliance are reported in line with legislative and workplace requirements

2.7. Traceability chain records are completed and stored in line with systems manual requirements

2.8. Inadequacies in systems manual which may contribute to non-compliance are raised in line with workplace procedures

3. Provide system support

3.1. Audit recommendations are incorporated into improvement plans to rectify non-compliance or improve processes

3.2. Contributions are made to the continuous improvement process to ensure the system remains effective

4. Document the operation and monitoring of the system

4.1. Information on the operation of the system is prepared and disseminated to relevant internal and external personnel in line with the system communication plan

4.2. Periodic reports on the operation of the system identifying any operational problems are prepared and disseminated to relevant internal and external personnel

4.3. Reports on any identified breaches of compliance are prepared and disseminated to relevant internal and external personnel

This describes the essential skills and knowledge and their level required for this unit

Required skills

Technical skills sufficient to implement the requirements of the chain of custody system in the workplace

Communication skills sufficient to explain the chain of custody system and its requirements to all elements of the workforce; conduct training/information sessions for internal and external personnel on the requirements of the system

Literacy skills sufficient to prepare the appropriate information and reports for the chain of custody system

Numeracy skills sufficient to understand the number of personnel that are required in the implementation of the chain of custody system

Problem solving skills sufficient to implement the chain of custody system as required in the workplace, minimising non-compliance

Required knowledge

Applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation, regulations, standards, codes of practice and established safe practices relevant to the full range of processes for implementing forestry chain of custody certification system

Environmental protection requirements, including the safe disposal of waste material

Organisational and site standards, requirements, policies and procedures for implementing forestry chain of custody certification system

Environmental risks and hazards

Minimising environmental impact

Using energy effectively and efficiently

Using material effectively and efficiently

Ability to implement the workplace chain of custody system

All stages of the workplace flow and its likely impact on the chain of custody system

Established communication channels and protocols

Problem identification and resolution strategies, and common fault finding techniques

Types of tools and equipment, and procedures for their use and maintenance

Appropriate mathematical procedures for estimating and measuring, including calculating time to complete tasks

Procedures for recording and reporting workplace records and information

The evidence guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria, required skills and knowledge, range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package.

Overview of assessment

A person who demonstrates competency in this unit must be able to provide evidence that they can understand what is required to implement a chain of custody system in their workplace to meet AS 47072006 Chain of custody for certified wood and forest products

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

The evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit must be relevant to, and satisfy, all of the requirements of the elements of this unit and include demonstration of:

following applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislative and regulatory requirements and codes of practice relevant to implementing a forestry chain of custody certification system

following organisational policies and procedures relevant to implementing a forestry chain of custody certification system

an understanding of the key legislative requirements for implementing a forestry chain of custody system in their workplace

reviewing the system manual for applicability to work areas

providing training and induction on the chain of custody system to internal auditors and other personnel in the workplace

managing chain of custody activities across work areas so that non-compliance is minimised

reporting incidents of non-compliance in line with legislative and workplace requirements

providing support to the chain of custody system to ensure that it remains effective

preparing reports on the operation and monitoring of the chain of custody system for internal and external personnel

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or realistically simulated workplace

Assessment is to occur under standard and authorised work practices, safety requirements and environmental constraints

Assessment of required knowledge, other than confirmatory questions, will usually be conducted in an off-site context

Assessment is to comply with relevant regulatory or Australian Standards requirements

The following resources should be made available:

workplace location or simulated workplace

materials and equipment relevant to undertaking work applicable to this unit

specifications and work instructions

Method of assessment

Assessment must satisfy the endorsed Assessment Guidelines of the FPI11 Training Package

Assessment methods must confirm consistency and accuracy of performance (over time and in a range of workplace relevant contexts) together with application of required knowledge

Assessment may be by direct observation of tasks, with questioning on required knowledge and it must also reinforce the integration of key competencies

Assessment methods must confirm the ability to access and correctly interpret and apply the required knowledge

Assessment may be applied under project-related conditions (real or simulated) and require evidence of process

Assessment must confirm a reasonable inference that competency is able not only to be satisfied under the particular circumstance, but is able to be transferred to other circumstances

Assessment may be in conjunction with assessment of other units of competency

The assessment environment should not disadvantage the candidate

Assessment practices should take into account any relevant language or cultural issues related to Aboriginality, gender or language backgrounds other than English

Where the participant has a disability, reasonable adjustment may be applied during assessment

Language and literacy demands of the assessment task should not be higher than those of the work role

The range statement relates to the unit of competency as a whole. It allows for different work environments and situations that may affect performance. Bold italicised wording, if used in the performance criteria, is detailed below. Essential operating conditions that may be present with training and assessment (depending on the work situation, needs of the candidate, accessibility of the item, and local industry and regional contexts) may also be included.

OHS requirements:

are to be in line with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation and regulations, and organisational safety policies and procedures, and may include:

personal protective equipment and clothing

safety equipment

first aid equipment

fire fighting equipment

hazard and risk control

fatigue management

elimination of hazardous materials and substances

safe forest practices including required actions relating to forest fire

manual handling including shifting, lifting and carrying

Environmental requirements may include:

legislation

organisational policies and procedures

workplace practices

Legislative requirements:

are to be in line with applicable Commonwealth, State or Territory legislation, regulations, certification requirements and codes of practice and may include:

award and enterprise agreements

industrial relations

Australian Standards

confidentiality and privacy

OHS

the environment

equal opportunity

anti-discrimination

relevant industry codes of practice

duty of care

Organisational requirements may include:

legal

organisational and site guidelines

AS 47072006 Chain of custody for certified wood and forest products

policies and procedures relating to own role and responsibility

procedural manuals

continuous improvement processes and standards

OHS, emergency and evacuation procedures

ethical standards

recording and reporting requirements

equipment use and maintenance and storage requirements

environmental management requirements (waste minimisation and disposal, recycling and re-use guidelines)

Forestry certification systems must include:

Australian Forestry Standard

Forestry Stewardship Council

Traceability chain

is a register of documents used for certification, audit and quality purposes, and may include:

timber source documents

processing records

quality records

numbering/labelling systems

Systems manual

is a manual detailing the chain of custody certification system and its application to the workforce including processes and procedures

Internal auditors

are people identified within an organisation to conduct auditing to ensure compliance with the system

Audit recommendations

are recommendations or rectifications made by internal or external auditors to ensure compliance with the chain of custody system

Improvement plans

are internal documents written to ensure a process for implementing audit recommendations

Continuous improvement process may include:

quality circles

after action reviews

improvement plans

Common Technical

This unit contains employability skills