PEFC Chain of Custody Auditor Program - Training Recognition Program
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PEFC Chain of Custody Training Program Training Recognition Program for Certification Bodies Description PEFC seeks to ensure and further improve the quality of on the ground audits for chain of custody certification. As part of its overall system integrity program PEFC requires that by July 2014 all chain of custody auditors participate in a bi‐annual training either organized or recognized by PEFC. PEFC appreciates the effort put in by the certification bodies (CBs) in further developing the competencies of their auditors and supports the effective and efficient internal training activities of the CBs. Therefore, PEFC offers a “Training Recognition Program” (TRP) which allows the CBs to get a formal recognition of their internal PEFC chain of custody training program and to carry out internal trainings in compliance with PEFC‘s formal requirements. The PEFC recognition of CB internal trainings is valid for two years. In this period the TRP comprises three elements: A two days in person training for representatives of CBs and the training program assessment at the beginning of the period and short (max. 2 – 4 hours) web/phone conferences after 6, 12 and 18 months. The in person training will be conducted in a group with max. 15 participants. The same group also participates in the web/phone conferences. Objectives To provide an efficient mode of training auditors To support quality of PEFC chain of custody audits on a broad level To enable CBs operating with several auditors to come in compliance with PEFC’s requirements for CBs operating chain of custody audits (PEFC ST 2003:2012, clause 5.2.2) To provide recent clarifications and interpretations of PEFC’s Chain of Custody Standard To focus on import requirements of PEFC’s Chain of Custody Standard (e.g. DDS) Target Group Certification bodies conducting PEFC Chain of Custody audits and subject to mandatory PEFC Auditor Training (see PEFC ST 2003:2012) by an internal training program. Product Managers, Lead Auditors, PEFC Chain of Custody Program Manager of CBs conducting PEFC Chain of Custody Audits.
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PEFCChainofCustodyTrainingProgram
Training Recognition Program for Certification Bodies
Description
PEFC seeks to ensure and further improve the quality of on the ground audits for chain of custody certification. As part of its overall system integrity program PEFC requires that by July 2014 all chain of custody auditors participate in a bi‐annual training either organized or recognized by PEFC. PEFC appreciates the effort put in by the certification bodies (CBs) in further developing the competencies of their auditors and supports the effective and efficient internal training activities of the CBs. Therefore, PEFC offers a “Training Recognition Program” (TRP) which allows the CBs to get a formal recognition of their internal PEFC chain of custody training program and to carry out internal trainings in compliance with PEFC‘s formal requirements. The PEFC recognition of CB internal trainings is valid for two years. In this period the TRP comprises three elements: A two days in person training for representatives of CBs and the training program assessment at the beginning of the period and short (max. 2 – 4 hours) web/phone conferences after 6, 12 and 18 months. The in person training will be conducted in a group with max. 15 participants. The same group also participates in the web/phone conferences.
Objectives
To provide an efficient mode of training auditors To support quality of PEFC chain of custody audits on a broad level To enable CBs operating with several auditors to come in compliance with PEFC’s requirements for CBs operating chain of custody audits (PEFC ST 2003:2012, clause 5.2.2) To provide recent clarifications and interpretations of PEFC’s Chain of Custody Standard To focus on import requirements of PEFC’s Chain of Custody Standard (e.g. DDS)
Target Group
Certification bodies conducting PEFC Chain of Custody audits and subject to mandatory PEFC Auditor Training (see PEFC ST 2003:2012) by an internal training program. Product Managers, Lead Auditors, PEFC Chain of Custody Program Manager of CBs conducting PEFC Chain of Custody Audits.
PEFC Chain of Custody Auditor Program Training Recognition Program
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Content
Two days in person training PEFC basic’s Controlling the material flow – clarification of specific aspects (e.g. subcontracting) Due Diligence System PEFC claims Case Studies PEFC’s expectations regarding internal chain of custody training CB training program recognition by PEFC Training Program Recognition Provision of training program description/documentation by the CBs Assessment and recognition of the program by PEFC Web/phone conferences Update by PEFC Current Q&As concerning the standard Need for clarification/interpretation Case discussion
Trainer
PEFC Technical Unit staff PEFC NGB Chain of Custody experts
Duration
2 days in person 3 web/phone conferences (months 6, 12 18 of the recognition period) with 2 – 4 hours
Language
English
Price
Participation fee The participation fee depends on the number of auditors that the CB intends to include in their internal training program. There are 3 fee levels: < 6 Auditors CHF 2,500 6 – 20 CHF 7,875 > 20 Auditors CHF 11,875 A second representative of a CB can attend the in person training an the web/phone conferences for a fee of CHF 300.
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Covered by the fee 2 days in person training 3 web conferences with toll free dial in Training material (in English, for the in person training as well as for the use in the CBs’ training programs) 3 material updates Certificate of attendance for the CB representative participating in person Certificate of attendance in a PEFC recognized Training Program for the auditors listed by the CB for the internal training program Access to CB hotline (specific email address, not exceeding two Swiss working days response time for email requests) Food and drinks provided during the in person training (coffee breaks, fruit, lunch, one diner)
Minimum requirements for a CB PEFC Chain of Custody Training
PEFC’s expectations on the content of the training program and the procedure to incorporate the program in the processes of the certification body: Procedure Clarified responsibilities Transparent process for organization of the training Integrating current information Adaptation of the content to experience of the auditors Content Forest certification in general PEFC’s background and history PEFC’s Governance and working structure Current updates Chain of custody standard elements:
Identification of the material
Due Diligence system
Chain of custody methods
Claims
Minimum management system requirements
Social health and safety requirements
Multisite certification
Case discussion
Dates 2014
3 & 4 June, application possible until 12 May 21 & 22 October, application possible until 30 September
Contact & application
PEFC Technical Unit Dr. Michael Berger [email protected] +41 22 799 4540
