Application
This unit of competency describes the outcomes required to ensure timber meets compliance requirements for import/export.
The unit applies to those who assess timber for import/export requirements in a variety of work settings including:
timber harvesting
sawmill
woodchip mill
veneer mill
board/plywood mill
timber and wood products production
timber and wood products sales and service.
Licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit in some states and territories at the time of publication, and may differ according to state or territory jurisdiction.
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. Review regulatory requirements for import/export of timber | 1.1 Identify and follow environmental legal requirements for preparing timber to meet import/export compliance requirements 1.2 Biosecurity requirements relevant to timber import/export are identified 1.3 Confirm and interpret compliance requirements. 1.4 Examine organisational compliance requirements for critical implications, risks and consequences of possible breaches. |
2. Ensure timber compliance for import/export | 2.1 Identify timber for import/export and assess wood properties. 2.2 Examine timber for identify biohazards associated with the particular species and undertake a risk assessment. 2.3 Determine the need for timber treatment and arrange for any required treatments to be carried out. 2.4 Establish the need for phytosanitary certificates and arrange for procurement. |
3. Document compliance requirements | 3.1 Complete and check branding of timber in line with regulatory requirements. 3.2 Obtain forest certification records and forward to relevant authorities. 3.3 Complete compliance records and reports and submit to appropriate internal and external personnel 3.4 Report breaches of compliance to those with sufficient authority to correct them. |
Evidence of Performance
A person demonstrating competency in this unit must satisfy all of the elements, performance criteria and foundation skills of this unit.
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.
Evidence of Knowledge
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.
Assessment Conditions
The following resources must be made available:
timber for import or export
relevant personnel for the purposes of communicating information
documents, spreadsheets and commonly used proforma documents
regulations, workplace requirements and site standards for preparing timber to meet import/export compliance requirements.
Competency is to be assessed in the workplace or a simulated environment that accurately reflects performance in a real workplace setting.
Assessor requirements
Assessors must:
hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and
be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and
be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.
Foundation Skills
This section describes those core and employment skills that are essential to performance and are not explicit in the performance criteria. | |
Reading skills to: | interpret regulatory requirements and workplace documentation. |
Oral communication skills to: | liaise with government and customs officials, customers and suppliers who are sometimes from different countries and cultures. |
Numeracy skills to: | calculate timber volumes, costs and treatment strengths. |
Range Statement
Not Applicable
Sectors
Harvesting and Haulage
Sawmilling and Processing
Timber Manufactured Products
Timber Merchandising