Biodiversity Offsets Scheme - Accredited Assessor - Part 1 - eLearning

Content:

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:

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 [email protected]

For technical issues, please contact [email protected]

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