Understanding Fair Farms Standard v3.0
Walk Into Audit Day Prepared and Confident
Audit day runs smoothly when your evidence is ready, your people know what to expect, and your processes hold up to scrutiny. The Fair Farms Standard helps Australian horticulture businesses demonstrate fair and responsible employment practices, and this course explains the core requirements of Fair Farms Standard v3.0 and what happens during an audit.
The course focuses on labour management, accommodation, WHS, payroll and grievance systems in the Australian farming context. You’ll learn how to identify gaps, strengthen your processes and prepare your site, people and documents for audit day. It also connects Fair Farms with SMETA, ETI and modern slavery due diligence, so your preparation supports your wider retailer and supply chain expectations.
Who Should Enrol
- Horticulture Business Owners and Growers: Producers preparing for Fair Farms certification or their next audit.
- Farm and Packhouse Managers: Leaders responsible for labour, accommodation and safety on site.
- Payroll and HR Staff: Personnel managing wage records, contracts and employment documentation.
- WHS and Compliance Coordinators: Staff preparing evidence and processes for audit day.
- Supervisors and Team Leaders: Those who manage workers day-to-day and put fair employment practices into action.
Accreditation
- Certification: This is a non-accredited professional development course. Participants who successfully complete all assessment activities will receive a certificate of completion.
- RTO details: Training is delivered by AUS-QUAL Training, brought to you by AUS-MEAT Limited (RTO Number: 7085).
What You Will Learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the structure and key requirements of Fair Farms Standard v3.0.
- Prepare evidence covering labour practices, safety, payroll and worker accommodation.
- Identify common areas of non-conformance and how to address them.
- Prepare employees, documents and workplace processes for audit day.
- Understand how Fair Farms connects with SMETA, ETI and modern slavery due diligence.
- Respond to retailer and supply chain compliance expectations.
Course Topics & Core Skills
- Structure and Key Themes: How Fair Farms v3.0 is structured and the themes it covers.
- Evidence Requirements: What auditors expect to see for labour practices, safety and accommodation.
- Common Non-Conformances: Typical non-conformances and how to avoid them.
- Supply Chain Expectations: How Fair Farms interacts with retailer and supply chain expectations.
- Audit Day Preparation: Preparing your site, people and documents for audit day.
Why This Training Matters in Industry
The Fair Farms Standard sets out what it means to be a fair and responsible employer in the Australian horticulture supply chain, and certification involves an independent, third-party audit of your employment practices. Knowing what auditors expect, and where farms commonly fall short, turns audit day into a chance to show your business at its best.
Delivery Format
- Delivery: Online and self-paced, through our learning portal.
Assessment Requirements
- Assessment: Multiple choice and short answer questions.
Entry Requirements
- Prerequisites: None.
- Language Proficiency: No specific language, literacy or numeracy requirements.
What’s Included
- Learning Resources: All learning material is supplied through our learning portal.
- Tuition: A trainer is available to answer any questions you have along the way.
- Certification: A certificate of completion is issued once you successfully complete the course.
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