Biodiversity Assessment Method (BAM) Training - General Public eLearning

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This eLearning course forms part of the Biodiversity Assessment Method Assessor Training.

Please note, there are not face to face components of this course and completion of these eLearning modules do not form part of the Accreditation Process.

If you are wishing to enrol in the Accredited Assessor Training as part of the accreditration process please contact [email protected]

In this eLearning course, you will develop a baseline knowledge of key components of the NSW Biodiversity Offsets Scheme (BOS), 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

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Start Now Electronic based Price $589.60 Enrol