JASANZ Futures × Responsible Wood
Where forestry meets assurance, opportunities grow.
JASANZ and Responsible Wood have joined forces to deliver a specialist program in forest management certification, combining expertise in forestry, accreditation and conformity assessment.
Understand how certification works, where accreditation fits and what the requirements mean in practice, whether you work in forestry or conformity assessment.
Limited to 25 participants, with sponsored placements available via a selection process.
Who it’s for
Build your understanding of PEFC forest management and how certification works in practice, with knowledge you can apply across forestry, auditing and conformity assessment.
Auditors and conformity assessment professionals: Bring your audit experience into the forest and take your first steps towards forest management auditing.
Internal auditors and consultants: Deepen your knowledge of the forest management standards relevant to the organisations you work with.
Forestry and wood businesses: Understand the standards, certification and accreditation behind certified forest products, and the value they add to your business.
Graduates and researchers: Add hands-on knowledge of certification to your forestry or environmental science background.
Program overview
April 2027 | Foundations
Get to know the conformity assessment system and the organisations and processes involved in forest management certification.
May 2027 | Standard specific
Dig into the principles and requirements of AS/NZS 4708:2021 Sustainable Forest Management. Across six sessions led by Responsible Wood subject matter experts, you’ll see how the standard applies to forest management in practice.
June 2027 | Standards and industry perspectives
Broaden your view to how certification standards are developed, the business value of certification, the regulatory environment and what it takes to work safely in forests.
July 2027 | Scheme specific
Learn the scheme rules and how they apply to forest management auditing, from audit planning and reporting through to certification decisions and maintaining certification. You’ll finish with a look at emerging trends in forest auditing, then graduate.
Sponsored placements
15 sponsored places available
Responsible Wood is investing in the next generation of forestry and forest management professionals across Australia and New Zealand.
How a sponsored placement works:
• Selected candidates pay: $500 AUD (excluding GST)
• Responsible Wood covers: The remaining $2,000 of the $2,500 program fee
• Field trip: Mandatory for all participants. Travel and accommodation at participants’ own cost.
Eligibility to apply for a sponsored placement
You must:
• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen or permanent resident, or hold a valid work visa
• Have relevant industry or academic experience, or be developing your auditing capability
• Be committed to building your knowledge and skills in PEFC forest management
PEFC International Recognised Program
This program meets PEFC International requirements for certification bodies certifying against PEFC-endorsed Forest Management Standards.
Recognised for excellence
JASANZ Futures was named a finalist in the Australian Institute of Training and Development (AITD) Excellence Awards for Best Capability Building Program.
Who it’s for
Build your understanding of PEFC forest management and how certification works in practice, with knowledge you can apply across forestry, auditing and conformity assessment.
Auditors and conformity assessment professionals: Bring your audit experience into the forest and take your first steps towards forest management auditing.
Internal auditors and consultants: Deepen your knowledge of the forest management standards relevant to the organisations you work with.
Forestry and wood businesses: Understand the standards, certification and accreditation behind certified forest products, and the value they add to your business.
Graduates and researchers: Add hands-on knowledge of certification to your forestry or environmental science background.
Program overview
April 2027 | Foundations
Get to know the conformity assessment system and the organisations and processes involved in forest management certification.
May 2027 | Standard specific
Dig into the principles and requirements of AS/NZS 4708:2021 Sustainable Forest Management. Across six sessions led by Responsible Wood subject matter experts, you’ll see how the standard applies to forest management in practice.
June 2027 | Standards and industry perspectives
Broaden your view to how certification standards are developed, the business value of certification, the regulatory environment and what it takes to work safely in forests.
July 2027 | Scheme specific
Learn the scheme rules and how they apply to forest management auditing, from audit planning and reporting through to certification decisions and maintaining certification. You’ll finish with a look at emerging trends in forest auditing, then graduate.
Your learning pathway
Across four months, the program explores:
Foundations of conformity assessment | Understand the role of accreditation, certification and conformity assessment in building trust and confidence.
Standards | Explore the purpose and structure of standards and how they support consistent outcomes.
Schemes and types of evaluation | Understand different evaluation approaches and how effective schemes support confidence in markets.
Promoting conformity assessment | Explore the future of conformity assessment and how the sector communicates its value.
Program snapshot
Duration: Four months
Format: Blended learning with virtual sessions, self-paced learning and in-person engagement
Locations: Australia and New Zealand
Commitment: Designed to fit alongside full-time work