Chain of custody and ISO
This is a combined course for ISO 19011 auditor training and chain of custody training which happens over two separate dates. Accredited to FSC-PRO-20-004.
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What you will learn
FSC Chain of Custody course
8-12 February 2027, in person, Bristol, UK
This blended training course comprises 18-24 hours of online e-learning and 5 days in-person training, delivered in Bristol, UK.
The course covers generic training of the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®) history and objectives, in addition to:
overview of general requirements for FSC COC application
group and multi-site certification
controlled wood in the context of Chain of Custody
sourcing of reclaimed material
project certification
FSC COC evaluation process: certification process and certification decision making
FSC COC certification report writing
material categories
claims
due diligence system
ISO 19011
23-24 February 2027, remote
This blended training course comprises 4-8 hours of online e-learning content and 1.5 days of in-person training, delivered online. The in-person training covers:
principles of auditing
auditor behaviour and performance
managing an audit programme
audit programme objectives and extent
audit programme implementation
audit programme records
audit programme monitoring and reviewing
audit activities and conducting audit follow-up
audit interviewing skills
practical audit examples
Who the course is for
Those who select and successfully complete the full FSC Auditing to ISO 19011, forest management or chain of custody courses will receive a valid training certificate as a crucial step towards becoming a qualified FSC auditor.
These courses may also be of interest to:
certificate holders looking for insight into what happens during an audit
international NGOs (non-governmental organisations) involved in forest certification
providers of certification services
If you don't intend to become a qualified auditor, you can still attend. You may find it helpful to improve your understanding of the FSC process, or to improve procedures (for existing certificate holders or companies planning to become certified).
Course details
Course length
ISO 19011 course comprises 4-8 hours of online learning content and 1.5 days of in-person training, delivered online.
Chain of Custody course comprises 18-24 hours of online learning and 5 days in-person training in Bristol, UK.
Entry requirements
Our courses are held in English unless otherwise stated, therefore proficiency in English is essential.
See also the qualification requirements for chain of custody auditor candidate.
Course outcome
On successful completion of the course a valid certificate as specified in FSC-PRO-20-004 will be issued.
Qualification requirements for auditor candidates
Published 22 May 2026
Chain of custody auditor candidate: extract from FSC-STD-20-001 (Annex 2)
Training terms and conditions
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