Final presentation Train-the-trainer concept of ISCC ISCC System GmbH
Training is an important feature for the successful integration of Independent Smallholders (ISH) in sustainability certification Target of an ISCC training for smallholders Increase the knowledge of smallholders on good agricultural practices and sustainable agriculture Make them aware of ISCC certification and benefits of a certification Explain key framework of a certification, requirements and organizational adaptations for ISH and Central Office (group certification) Challenges of an ISCC training for smallholders Access of smallholders to ISCC training Access of ISCC to smallholders and reliance Amount of smallholders to be trained à Solution: Person of trust conducts training for smallholders. Train-the-trainer concept 2
The training is based on the ISCC Basic training. The specific needs of ISH certification are incorporated ISCC Basic Training ISCC Train-thetrainer Integration of Introduction and benefits of certification Specific ISCC requirements and verification points for ISH Initial risk assessment of ISH and implications Organizational adaptation Training documents are translated into Bahasa 3
The ISCC training is based on a Train-the-trainer concept ISCC trains eligible external parties (Master trainer). They will train the CENTRAL OFFICE training professionals. After successful participation, Central office trainers are authorized to train INDEPENDENT SMALLHOLDERS. ISCC: Trains eligible external parties Eligible external parties: Train Central Office CO Central Office: Train Independent Smallholders Independent smallholders 4
The Train-the-trainer concept is a three-level approach ISCC 1 st level training 1 st level Master Trainer 2 nd level training 2 nd level Central Office Central Office Central Office 3 rd level training 3 rd level ISH ISH ISH ISH ISH ISH ISH ISH ISH ISH ISH ISH ISH ISH 5
Two sets of training documents exist. One containing all relevant information and requirements for Central Office and one for ISH ISCC: Trains Master Trainer Master Trainer Trains Central Office CO Central Office: Trains Independent Smallholders Independent smallholders Training materials for Master trainer and Central Office with 4 presentations covering: 1. ISCC introduction ( ISCC Who We are, What We do and Why to join the System ) 2. ISCC requirements for ISH and CO ( Requirements for Sustainability Certification under ISC ) 3. Organization and responsibilities of ISH and CO under ISCC ISH group certification, Traceability criteria for CO ( ISH organization ) 4. Documentation and verification of CO and ISH ( Relevant documents ) Training materials for ISH with 3 presentations covering: 1. ISCC introduction ( ISCC Who We are, What We do and Why to join the System ) 2. Specific requirements for ISH and type of verification ( ISCC requirements ) 3. Responsibilities and verification of ISH ( How to get ISCC-certified ) 6
The master trainer is trained by an ISCC official. The training for master trainer consists of 4 modules in English and Bahasa ISCC 1. Introduction into sustainability and ISCC certification 2. ISCC sustainability requirements 3. ISH Organization 4. Relevant documents Training Master Trainer 1 st level training of registering entity covers all requirements and framework conditions 7
The master trainer, who visited the ISCC training for ISH, trains all Central Offices Master Trainer 1. Introduction into sustainability and ISCC certification 2. ISCC sustainability requirements for Central Offices and ISH 3. ISH Organization for Central Offices and ISH 4. Relevant documents for Central Offices and ISH Training Central Office 2 nd level training of Central Office by registering entity. Certain training contents might become irrelevant 8
The CO organizes the training for ISH. Only relevant information and requirements will be included in the presentations for ISH Central Office 1. Introduction into sustainability and ISCC certification 2. ISCC sustainability requirements to be fulfilled by ISH and relevant documents 3. ISCC Organization for ISH Training ISH ISH ISH 3 rd level training for ISH. Only relevant information is transferred to ISH 9
The ISCC training can be incorporated into other existing training schemes GAP training schemes (e.g. SNV) ISCC training Pesticides: Pests, Chemicals, correct application, health & safety, Yield improvement, correct transportation of FFB etc. Correct application of fertilizers, waste disposal etc. Good agricultural practice regarding soil, water, air Integrated Pest Management Social and management requirements Smallholder Smallholder Smallholder 10
Any feedback is incorporated in the initial training concept ISCC 1 st level Master Trainer 2 nd level Central Office Central Office Central Office 3 rd level ISH ISH ISH ISH ISH ISH ISH ISH ISH ISH ISH ISH ISH ISH 11
In future a scorecard shall be installed for identifying gaps and enabling customized and focused ISH training Baselining of status of ISH prior to any training activities ( Scorecard ) Status of knowledge regarding different sustainability aspects is determined via questionnaire G A P Training needs after first assessment G A P Gaps are identified Based on baseline, ISH training is personalized and will focus on specific smallholder needs Scorecard will also help to monitor the continuous improvement of ISH performance Throughout time, content of training can become more specialized 12
ISCC is anticipating a continuous process, whereby the level of expertise of the ISH shall be raised and the training shall evolve Expertise of ISH rises 2. Specialized training 1. Scorecard Training content will be adapted to specific needs of ISH 13
External auditors, verifying the ISH, have to do a special ISH training. It is independent from the train-the-trainer concept ISCC 1. Introduction into ISCC certification procedure for ISH 2. ISCC requirements for ISH and CO 3. Certification procedure and relevant documents Training Auditors 14
The CB training is independent from the train-the-trainer concept. The content is similar but focuses on verification ISCC trains external auditors of certification bodies. They will check CO and ISH for compliance Train-the-trainer concept for training Central Office and Independent Smallholder ISCC: Trains eligible external parties Eligible external parties: Train Central Office CO Central Office: Train Independent Smallholders Independent smallholders Next to Basic ISCC training, ISH auditor has to participate in ISH training Verification Verification 15