Recognition
Since 2006, our trainers have been delivering training to more than 1500 FSC auditors working or collaborating currently with more than 40 accredited certification bodies.
Certification Training relating to sustainability standards and concepts.
ASTRAcademy is your global training partner for certification to the standards of the Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC®).
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.
Students
Courses
Languages
Certification Bodies
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.
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.
UPCOMING COURSES
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Course |
Language | Date and place | Registration |
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Course on Auditing Techniques and ISO 19011 |
Chinese/Mandarin |
Starting on 16 March Face-to-face part offered remotely |
E-mail to info@astracademy.net before 12 March |
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FSC COC Auditor Course |
Chinese/Mandarin |
Starting on 16 March Face-to-face part offered remotely |
E-mail to info@astracademy.net before 10 March |
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FSC FM Auditor Course |
English/Italian |
28-30 March Oasi Zegna, Veglio, Biella, Italy |
Here before 20 March |
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FSC COC Auditor Course |
English |
Starting on 3 April Face-to-face part offered remotely |
Here before 25 March |
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Course on Auditing Techniques and ISO 19011 |
English |
Starting on 17 April Face-to-face part offered remotely |
Here before 12 April |
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HCV Assessor Course |
English |
3-5 May George, South Africa |
Here before 15 April |
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FSC COC Auditor Course |
English |
Starting on 8 May Face-to-face part offered remotely |
Here before 30 April |
|
FSC COC Auditor Course |
Spanish |
Starting on 15 May Face-to-face part offered remotely |
Here before 5 May |
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FSC FM Auditor Course |
English |
Starting on 29 May Face-to-face part offered remotely |
Here, before 15 May |
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FSC FM Auditor Course |
English |
19-21 June Oasi Zegna, Veglio, Biella, Italy |
Here, before 6 June |
|
The Therapeutic Power of Nature - Workshop |
English/Italian |
22-23 June Oasi Zegna, Veglio, Biella, Italy |
E-mail to info@astracademy.net before 6 June |
|
FSC COC Auditor Course |
English |
Starting on 26 June Face-to-face part offered remotely |
Here before 15 June |
Courses
Popular Courses
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 cost-effective alternative to a full ISO Lead Auditor course. As a "blended" course it includes an online course on the full content of the ISO 19011 Guidelin ...
€650(S) - €825(N)
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Face To Face Courses
The main FSC COC Standard FSC-STD-40-004 V3-1
Online course on the currently valid version of the FSC Chain of Custody Standard. Part of ASTRAcademy online courses for auditors to FSC standards. The course covers all requirements of the standard FSC-STD-40-004 V3-1, and consists of 6 e-learning modules and a final quiz. It ...
€89(S) - €99(N)
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Online and Blended Courses
High Conservation Value Assessor Course
Blended course for individuals interested in becoming Licenserd Assessors. The course is endorsed by the High Conservation Value Resource Network (HCVRN). The concept of High Conservation Values (HCV), initially developed as part of the FSC Principles and Criteria, is applied ...
€850(S) - €990(N)
Categories:
Face To Face Courses
Online course on the FSC COC Standard for Multi-Site and Group certification
This online course takes you through the most recent version of the FSC Standard FSC-STD-40-003, presenting requirements for Chain of Custody certification of Companies with Multiple Sites and of Groups of companies. It includes a detailed presentation of the full standard and a ...
€79(S) - €89(N)
Categories:
Online and Blended Courses
FSC Chain of Custody Lead Auditor Blended Course
Since 2006, AB Training, since 2015 ASTRAcademy, has offered various training programs to certification bodies active in the FSC system. The courses for FSC Auditors offered so far to 28 FSC-accredited certification bodies have been evaluated and approved by Accreditation Ser ...
€990(S) - €1090(N)
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Face To Face Courses
Ecosystem Services under the FSC Standard
This is a "blended" course presenting the FSC requirements relating to certification of Ecosystem Services under the FSC Standard. It consists of an online course presenting requirements relating to Ecosystem Services, followed by a 2 days face-to-face course aimed at developing ...
€890(S) - €990(N)
Categories:
Face To Face Courses
FSC FM Lead Auditor Blended Course
ASTRAcademy courses for trainee FSC Auditors are recognized by Accreditation Services International (ASI) as being compliant with current FSC Accreditation requirements. A comprehensive online course for trainee FSC FM auditors, including an introduction to FSC, a course ab ...
€1090(S) - €1300(N)
Categories:
Online and Blended Courses
Online FSC Chain of Custody lead auditors course
ASTRAcademy courses for trainee FSC Auditors are recognized by Accreditation Services International (ASI) as being compliant with current FSC Accreditation requirements. However, this is valid for our "blended" courses (online plus face-to-face course). The online course is a ...
€400(S) - €550(N)
Categories:
Face To Face Courses
Online Forest Management Lead Auditor Course
ASTRAcademy courses for trainee FSC Auditors are recognized by Accreditation Services International (ASI) as being compliant with current FSC Accreditation requirements. However, this is valid for our "blended" courses (online plus face-to-face course). The online course is a ...
€700(S) - €950(N)
Categories:
Face To Face Courses
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