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L'utilizzo Corretto dei Marchi FSC da Parte delle Aziende Certificate FSC-STD-50-001

Il corso si basa sul contenuto della versione valida della norma FSC-STD-50-001. Il corso presenta anche degli esempi di ...

Online Exam Re-Take

This exam is a an additional opportunity for trainees to pass in case they fail on the final test at our face-to-face co ...

Die Korrekte Anwendung der FSC Marken durch zertifizierte Unternehmen (FSC-STD-50-001)

Der Kurs basiert auf dem Inhalt der aktuellen Version des Standards FSC-STD-50-001. Der Kurs präsentiert auch einig ...

Blended course on auditing techniques: ISO 19011 for auditors to FSC Standards

Since 2011, the ISO 19011 course was offered to both trainee and qualified auditors in the FSC system. This course is a ...

The Correct Use of the FSC Trademarks by Certificate Holders FSC-STD-50-001

The course follows closely the text of the latest version of the standard FSC-STD-50-001. Additionally, it offers exampl ...

Accredited FSC® certification training courses;

Astra Academy provides accredited online Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certification training courses and regularly consults on sustainability standards globally.
Assurance and Sustainability Training Academy - A S T R A

NEW!

ASTRAcademy has launched an online course and a "blended" course on Ecosystem Services under the FSC® Standard. Register here

Online course on the current version of the HCV Assessment Manual (HCVRN). Register here

Online course on the current version of the FSC Chain of Custody Standard (FSC-STD-40-004 V3-0) launched on the ASTRAcademy e-learning platform. Register here

 
Upcoming Courses
Date and Location
Register
FSC FM Auditor Course - Flyer
9-11 December
Bogor, Indonesia
Here before 25 November
FSC COC Auditor Course - Flyer
12-13 December
Bogor, Indonesia
Here before 1 December
Auditing Techniques and ISO 19011 course - Flyer
13-14 December
Bogor, Indonesia
Here before 5 December
Auditing Techniques and ISO 19011 course - Flyer
14-15 January 2020
Montefiascone, Italy
Here before 5 January 2020
FSC COC Auditor Course - Flyer
15-16 January 2020
Montefiascone, Italy
Here before 31 December
FSC FM Auditor Course, Spanish- Flyer 
2-4  March 2020
Posadas, Argentina
Here before 20 February 2020
FSC COC Auditor Course, Spanish - Flyer
5-6 March
Posadas, Argentina
Here before 25 February
Auditing Techniques and ISO 19011 course, Spanish - Flyer
6-7 March
Posadas, Argentina 
Here before 1 March
Auditing Techniques and ISO 19011 course, Chinese - Flyer
16-17 March
Guangzhou, China
Here before 10 March
FSC COC Auditor Course, Chinese - Flyer
17-18 March
Guangzhou, China
Here before 5 March
Auditing Techniques and ISO 19011 course, Spanish - Flyer
17-18 March
Mexico City, Mexico
Here before 5 March
FSC COC Auditor Course, Spanish - Flyer
19-20 March
Mexico City, Mexico
Here before 5 March
Auditing Techniques and ISO 19011 course, French - Flyer
15-16 April 
Paris, France
Here before 5 April
FSC COC Auditor Course, French - Flyer
16-17 April
Paris, France
Here before 5 April

 

Certification Training relating to sustainability standards and concepts

ASTRA Academy is your global training partner for certification to the standards of the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) and the Roundtable on Sustainable Biomaterials (RSB). We also offer High Conservation Value Assessor training relating to the Licensing Scheme managed by the High Conservation Value Resource Network. Additionally, ASTRA provides consultancy and training on accreditation aspects, witnessing in relation to auditing work, standards development and technical support on several certification systems, such as FSC, RSB, HCVRN, the and the Green List of Protected Areas (IUCN).

Your solution to acquiring knowledge, skills and the appropriate attitude related to certification and accreditation requirements on various certification systems.

ASTRA is offering to trainees a user-friendly e-learning platform, combined with face-to-face courses offered around the world to deliver training to auditors, certification body staff, internal auditors, consultants and industry representatives who wish to improve their knowledge and skills relating to FSC and RSB standards and their practical application.

Additionally, we also provide an ISO 19011 course (online or as a "blended" course). This course responds to the requirements of the various certification schemes, relating to auditing techniques and ISO qualification of their auditors. 

Since 2006, our trainers have been delivering training to more than 800 FSC auditors working or collaborating currently with more than 30 accredited certification bodies.

Main courses:


Recognition

FSC:
ASTRAcademy is an approved Training Provider in the FSC certification system. The courses offered have obtained the formal recognition from Accreditation Services International (ASI) as being in compliance with current FSC requirements for auditor training.
The training programme consists of five main courses, listed above.
 
Our Auditor courses for trainee FSC Auditors (Forest Management and Chain of Custody Auditor courses) do not cover ISO training requirements. Trainee auditors who are not qualified on ISO standards (as outlined in FSC-STD-20-001 V4) can register, in addition to the FM and/or COC courses on our ISO 19011 course, which will help them fulfill FSC auditor training requirements.
 
RSB:
Our RSB courses for auditors, consultants and industry experts have been developed together with the RSB, and it are recongnized as the official training program on the RSB Standard. ASTRAcademy is also offering training updates on the RSB Standard and is keeping a register of tained and qualified professionals engaged with the RSB system.
 
HCV Resource Network:
ASTRAcademy is a registered Training Organization under the Assessor Licensing Scheme managed by the High Conservation Value Resource Network. Successful completion of a recognized HCV Assessor Training Course will be a mandatory requirement for aspirant HCV Assessors. For more information about HCV Assessor Training courses, contact ASTRAcademy or the HCV Resource Network.