AHCORG509 — Prepare and manage organic or biodynamic certification

1 Investigate and access information sources and support for conversion to organic or biodynamic production

• 1.1Establish contact with organic producers and marketers of organic products
• 1.2Identify and access sources of support and advice
• 1.3Review and assess relevance and reliability of reference materials
• 1.4Review certification requirements from accrediting bodies
• 1.5Select accrediting body according to organic farm production system
• 1.6Investigate roles and responsibilities of stakeholders for accrediting body and government agencies

2 Conduct a risk assessment of the site

• 2.1Identify and document previous land use and chemicals applied on the site
• 2.2Undertake and document risk assessment for potential on-farm contaminants
• 2.3Assess potential contamination risk from off-farm land use and agricultural practices
• 2.4Incorporate risk management procedures reducing potential contamination into a certification preparation plan

3 Develop and implement Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points (HACCP)-based procedures

• 3.1Identify and document production processes for supply chain according to accrediting body and national standards for organic and biodynamic production
• 3.2Verify quality of production output with organic and statutory product standards
• 3.3Identify and document corrective actions or improvements to processes and activities
• 3.4Develop and implement procedures for monitoring and reviewing processes and compliance
• 3.5Integrate a food safety management program according to production process

4 Manage customer feedback

• 4.1Develop and implement procedures to obtain, analyse and respond to stakeholder feedback on quality and integrity of organic product
• 4.2Develop and monitor product recall procedures, and communicate to stakeholders

What does an assessment tool for AHCORG509 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for AHCORG509 needs to address all 34 unit components: 4 elements with 17 performance criteria, 5 performance evidence requirements, 10 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

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