Biodiversity Offsets Scheme - Accredited Assessor - Part 1
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Outline
This eLearning course is part 1 of 2 of the Biodiversity Assessment Method Assessor Training, for accreditation under the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016.
In this eLearning course, you will develop a baseline knowledge of key components of the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS) to support more detailed knowledge to be gained in face-to-face modules, including:
- Key definitions and terms
- Avoid, minimise and offset hierarchy
- When the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme applies to a proposal
- Exemptions and other considerations when determining how the BOS applies to a proposal
- The Biodiversity Assessment Method (BAM)
- Biodiversity Assessment Reports
- Biodiversity offsets
- Understanding the requirements of the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 (BC Act) for biodiversity assessment and approvals under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
- Understanding the roles and responsibilities of an accredited person under s6.10 BC Act.
Overview of Course Modules:
| Module | Description |
| - | Course overview, limitations etc. |
| 1 | Overview of the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme |
| 2 | Introduction to the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 and legislative framework |
| 3 | Determining whether the BOS applies |
| 4 | Exemptions and other considerations |
| 5 | Biodiversity Assessment Reports |
| 6 | BAM Accreditation |
| 7 | BAM Overview |
| 8 | Biodiversity Certification Framework |
| 9 | Introduction to private land conservation |
| 10 | Biodiversity credits and meeting a credit obligation |
| 11 | Systems and tools supporting the BOS |
| 12 | Closing module and next steps |
Once completed you will have access to book the face-to-face part of the training program.
The face to face component is managed by the Department of Planning and Environment. For further information, please contact bos.training@environment.nsw.gov.au
For technical support, please contact bos.training@greencap.wsp.com
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