PEFC chain of custody refresher training: Australia

Auditor training

Experienced auditors, reviewers, and certification decision makers are invited to register for a PEFC recognised chain of custody refresher training on 23 April 2025.

This refresher training is designed for qualified PEFC auditors, reviewers or certification decision makers that wish to issue certification against the 2020 PEFC chain of custody related standards, as required by PEFC ST 2003.

To register, please email tschoemaker@responsiblewood.org.au 

The details

The one-day training takes place 10:00-17:00 on 23 April 2025. The training is hybrid, with participants able to attend in-person or online.

This training will cover the latest PEFC chain of custody updates, followed by the input-output process, the PEFC Due Diligence System (DDS), and the chain of custody methods. It will also cover GD 2001, trademark rules and requirements, and certification body requirements.

Before the training, participants are expected to read the related PEFC standards. Participants will also be provided with case studies in advance of the training and will need to provide their answers to the trainers.

The training will be given by PEFC International Technical Expert Simon Dorries and will be held in English.

The participation fee for the training is $400 AUD. The registration deadline is 21 April 2025.

To register, please email tschoemaker@responsiblewood.org.au