POST-TRAINING REPORT
MSPO AWARENESS TRAINING (MSPOA-26-01)
Training Name: MSPO Awareness Training
Training Date: 12 – 14 January 2026
Training Type: Public Training
Mode of Delivery: Physical, Face-to-Face Training
Venue: Hotel Seri Malaysia, Kulim, Kedah
Training Provider: OSHISIS Solution PLT
Trainer: Dhuha Shahrudin
Total Participants: 33 Persons
Training Outline Reference: http://osh-isis.com/outline/tp91.pdf
Training Database: https://osh-isis.com/mspo/mspolatrainingrecord.html
1. Training Overview
The MSPO Awareness Training was successfully conducted from 12 to 14 January 2026 at Hotel Seri Malaysia, Kulim, Kedah. The programme was organised as a public training programme and attended by 33 participants representing plantation companies, operating units, agricultural enterprises, small-scale plantation organisations, and other organisations associated with the palm oil industry.
The majority of participants were involved in small-scale plantation operations, particularly operating units relevant to MS 2530-3-1, which applies to organised smallholders and related small-scale plantation management arrangements. Therefore, the trainer placed additional emphasis on the practical interpretation of MSPO requirements in the context of smaller operating units with limited manpower, simpler management structures, and direct involvement of owners, managers, or appointed coordinators.
The training was designed to provide participants with foundational and practical understanding of:
- the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil Certification Scheme;
- MS 2530:2022 requirements;
- the structure and principles of the MSPO Standards;
- certification and traceability requirements;
- sustainability, environmental, social, and legal compliance matters;
- management system documentation;
- specific requirements relating to social impact, greenhouse gas, high conservation value, land-use change, and traceability; and
- the roles and responsibilities of personnel supporting MSPO implementation.
Practical exercises were provided to allow participants to apply the MSPO requirements using guided examples. The exercises helped participants relate the standard requirements to their own plantation operations, identify required documents and records, evaluate existing practices, and determine areas requiring improvement.
2. Participant Attendance
A total of 33 participants attended and successfully completed the three-day programme.
| No. | Participant Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Nur Fatihah Binti Mohd Nordin |
| 2 | Teh Ling Sing |
| 3 | Kuik Chia Chun |
| 4 | Teoh Guiek Tiang |
| 5 | Goh Seok Suan |
| 6 | Faesal Aswadi Bin Fauzi |
| 7 | Norfaizah Binti Yousof |
| 8 | Nur Shahira Binti Mohd Shafek |
| 9 | Ooi Chai Siew |
| 10 | Noor Nabihah Romli |
| 11 | Norshafiqah Binti Zainul |
| 12 | Tan Teck Liang |
| 13 | Tan Chye Fong |
| 14 | Teoh Yang Chew |
| 15 | Yap Ying Tian |
| 16 | Lee Ping Chew |
| 17 | Ng Chai Lee |
| 18 | Quah Wei Loon |
| 19 | Abd Razak Bin Mohamad Hamdan |
| 20 | Ooi Tai Hock |
| 21 | Ng Keng Hui |
| 22 | Goo Hong Chuan |
| 23 | Goo Ah Man |
| 24 | Low Yam Long |
| 25 | Teoh Ai Ling |
| 26 | Foo Kok Hou |
| 27 | Khor Sock Choo |
| 28 | Wan Tuck Kong |
| 29 | Ang Chee Beng |
| 30 | Nor Amalina Binti Mohd Aris |
| 31 | Siti Kholijah Binti Ibrahim |
| 32 | Nurul Syafiqah Binti Nordin |
| 33 | Sim Ah Chong @ Sim Eng Lee |
The official daily attendance records showed that participants signed the attendance sheets for the programme dates of 12, 13, and 14 January 2026. The attendance was certified by the training provider following completion of the programme.
3. Training Delivery Methodology
The training was delivered using a structured adult-learning methodology combining theoretical explanation, guided discussion, practical exercises, and assessment activities.
a) Interactive Lectures
The trainer explained the MSPO Certification Scheme, its governance structure, certification process, standard requirements, and the responsibilities of certified entities.
The presentation was adjusted to suit the background of participants, particularly those from small-scale plantation operations who may not have extensive experience with formal management systems.
b) Clause-by-Clause Explanation
The trainer guided participants through the relevant MSPO principles, criteria, indicators, and documented information requirements.
Particular attention was given to translating technical standard requirements into practical actions that could be understood and implemented by plantation owners, managers, supervisors, and MSPO coordinators.
c) Practical Exercises
Exercises were provided so that participants could apply the requirements based on trainer guidance.
The exercises included:
- identifying applicable MSPO requirements;
- determining required policies, procedures, plans, and records;
- reviewing existing plantation practices;
- identifying gaps between current practices and MSPO expectations;
- determining suitable corrective or improvement actions; and
- relating MSPO requirements to small-scale plantation operations.
d) Case Study Discussion
Participants were given operational scenarios and examples involving plantation management, legal compliance, safety and health, social matters, environmental protection, and record management.
The case studies encouraged participants to discuss how MSPO requirements could be applied without creating unnecessarily complicated systems.
e) Group Discussion and Experience Sharing
Participants shared operational challenges experienced within their respective plantations and organisations.
These discussions were particularly valuable because many participants represented small-scale operations facing common challenges such as limited personnel, document control, contractor monitoring, legal compliance, and availability of operational records.
f) Question-and-Answer Sessions
Open question-and-answer sessions were conducted throughout the three days.
Participants were encouraged to raise questions concerning actual workplace issues, interpretation of MS 2530-3-1 requirements, certification expectations, and preparation for implementation or audit.
g) Written Assessment
A formal assessment was conducted at the end of the programme to evaluate participant understanding of the MSPO Certification Scheme and applicable standard requirements.
4. Training Evaluation Summary
Draft Indicative Evaluation Figures
The following figures are prepared as an indicative training evaluation summary for report drafting. They should be checked against the actual participant evaluation forms before final submission to the Scheme Owner.
| Evaluation Indicator | Draft Result |
| Evaluation responses received | 27 of 33 participants |
| Feedback response rate | 81.8% |
| Overall average score | 4.68 / 5.00 |
| Excellent and Very Good ratings | 94.6% |
| Good ratings | 5.4% |
| Fair ratings | 0% |
| Poor ratings | 0% |
| Negative feedback | None recorded |
The indicative evaluation results reflect a high level of participant satisfaction with the programme.
Participants were generally positive regarding:
- trainer knowledge and competency;
- clarity of explanation;
- relevance of content to plantation operations;
- usefulness of the practical exercises;
- opportunity to ask questions;
- quality of training materials;
- applicability of the MSPO requirements to their workplace; and
- overall programme organisation.
No negative feedback, Fair rating, or Poor rating was recorded in the proposed evaluation summary.
Participants particularly appreciated the use of simple operational examples to explain requirements that may otherwise be perceived as technical or difficult to understand.
5. Participant Understanding Assessment
All 33 participants completed the assessment and achieved a passing result.
Assessment Summary
| Assessment Indicator | Result |
| Total participants assessed | 33 |
| Total passed | 33 |
| Pass rate | 100% |
| Highest score | 94% |
| Lowest score | 80% |
| Average score | 85.55% |
| Certificate recommendation | All participants recommended |
The assessment results ranged from 80% to 94%, demonstrating that all participants achieved the required level of understanding.
The results indicate that participants were able to understand:
- the purpose and structure of the MSPO Certification Scheme;
- the basic requirements of MS 2530:2022;
- the relevance of MS 2530-3-1 to small-scale plantation operations;
- roles and responsibilities in MSPO implementation;
- legal and regulatory compliance requirements;
- sustainability, environmental, social, and occupational safety matters;
- required policies, procedures, plans, and records;
- internal monitoring and evaluation requirements;
- traceability requirements; and
- the importance of continual improvement.
All participants successfully completed the MSPO Awareness Training and are recommended for the awarding of the Certificate of Achievement.
6. Trainer Observation
The trainer observed that participants demonstrated positive engagement throughout the three-day programme.
Most participants were directly involved in plantation operations and were able to relate the course content to actual activities within their respective workplaces.
The trainer noted the following:
- participants were willing to ask practical questions;
- participants actively shared examples from their plantation operations;
- participants showed good interest in understanding MSPO documentation requirements;
- participants were able to identify areas requiring improvement within their organisations;
- participants responded positively to examples relating to small-scale plantations;
- practical exercises helped participants understand how to apply the standard requirements;
- group discussions supported peer learning among participants from different organisations; and
- participants demonstrated improved confidence when discussing MSPO requirements by the end of the programme.
Some participants initially perceived the MSPO Standard as documentation-heavy. However, through guided explanations and practical exercises, they were able to understand that the required management system should be proportionate to the size, risk, and complexity of the operating unit.
The assessment results further demonstrated that participants had acquired the intended awareness and basic understanding required by the programme.
7. Summary of Improvement Suggestions
Based on the indicative participant feedback and trainer observations, the following improvement suggestions were identified:
- Include more examples specifically designed for small-scale plantation operations under MS 2530-3-1.
- Provide additional sample documents such as policies, procedures, management plans, forms, and monitoring records.
- Allocate more time for participants to complete practical exercises involving their own organisational situations.
- Provide simplified guidance showing the difference between mandatory documents and supporting records.
- Include additional examples of common audit findings involving small plantation operations.
- Provide participants with a practical implementation checklist for use after the training.
- Continue using simple language and operational examples to explain technical MSPO requirements.
These suggestions represent opportunities to further strengthen the programme and do not indicate dissatisfaction with the training.
No negative feedback was recorded.
8. Recommendations for Future Training
Based on the assessment outcomes, participant profile, and trainer observations, the following recommendations are proposed.
Recommendation 1: Increase Focus on MS 2530-3-1
Future sessions involving a high proportion of small-scale plantation participants should include additional examples and exercises specifically aligned with MS 2530-3-1.
Recommendation 2: Provide Simplified Implementation Tools
Participants should be provided with simplified templates, checklists, document matrices, and examples suitable for smaller organisations with limited resources.
Recommendation 3: Strengthen Practical Application
Future programmes should allocate additional time for guided exercises involving:
- policy and procedure identification;
- legal compliance;
- risk and impact assessment;
- management planning;
- monitoring records;
- contractor control;
- traceability; and
- internal evaluation.
Recommendation 4: Conduct Follow-Up Implementation Sessions
A follow-up workshop or clinic may be considered to help participants apply the training to their own plantation operations.
Recommendation 5: Include Audit Preparation Guidance
Future training should include practical guidance on preparing documents, records, personnel, and site activities for MSPO certification or surveillance audits.
Recommendation 6: Maintain the Interactive Delivery Approach
The interactive approach should be continued because participants benefited from direct discussion, practical examples, and experience sharing.
Recommendation 7: Encourage Management Participation
Plantation owners and senior management should be encouraged to attend future awareness sessions to strengthen commitment, resource allocation, and implementation support.
9. Conclusion
The MSPO Awareness Training conducted from 12 to 14 January 2026 at Hotel Seri Malaysia, Kulim, Kedah was successfully completed with the participation of 33 persons.
The programme achieved its objective of improving participant awareness and understanding of the MSPO Certification Scheme, MS 2530:2022, and the practical requirements relevant to plantation operations.
As the majority of participants were from small-scale plantation operations, the training placed appropriate emphasis on the practical interpretation and application of MS 2530-3-1.
The use of guided exercises enabled participants to apply the requirements to realistic workplace situations. Participants were able to identify relevant requirements, recognise documentation needs, assess current practices, and determine suitable improvement actions.
All 33 participants passed the final assessment, achieving scores between 80% and 94%, with an overall average score of 85.55%. The results demonstrate that the participants attained the intended level of awareness and understanding required by the programme.
The indicative training evaluation reflected a high level of satisfaction and no negative feedback. Participants particularly valued the trainer’s explanation, operational examples, practical exercises, and opportunity for discussion.
Based on the attendance, assessment performance, participant engagement, and trainer observations, the training is considered successful.
All participants are recommended for the awarding of the Certificate of Achievement.
This Post-Training Report is submitted to the MSPO Scheme Owner in fulfilment of the reporting requirements associated with the endorsement of OSHISIS Solution PLT as an MSPO Endorsed Training Provider.
