Initial training to become accredited

Assessor accreditation training

To become an accredited assessor to apply the Biodiversity Assessment Method, you must complete the accredited assessor training course before you can apply for accreditation. This training is competency-based, requiring you to demonstrate:

• knowledge of the Biodiversity Offsets Scheme
• competency in the use of the Biodiversity Assessment Method, including allocating plant community types and threatened ecological communities based on field data collection
• competency in using the Biodiversity Assessment Method Calculator.

Registering for the course

There are 2 parts to the training course.

Pre-learning (Part 1): Twelve eLearning modules and associated assessment tasks – completed before attendance at the face-to-face webinars. We will send you more information about how to access these modules in the month before the course. 

Face-to-face webinar (Part 2): A 3-day webinar, a compulsory one-day field day (own transport required), and assessment tasks to be finished shortly after the course (dates provided below). You will need to complete the assessment tasks outside course hours and submit within 5 days of the course. You may be required to complete a second attempt on any outstanding questions.

Fees and charges

• Part 1: approximately $600 – we will notify you with more information about this one month before the course.
• Part 2: $4,000.00.

Registration steps

There are limited places available for courses available in October and November. To register and pay to attend these courses, please create an account in the Biodiversity Assessor Accreditation System (BAAS).

To express your interest in training courses for 2026, please use the Main training form. As future courses open, we will notify people on the list via email.

Before registering

Please review the accreditation criteria, particularly the demonstration of technical skills, and familiarise yourself with the accreditation application form (DOCX 138KB). This will ensure that you are aware of the requirements you need to demonstrate for your application to be successful.

If you have any questions about the training, please email us at [email protected].

Part 2 training sessions

Assessment tasks due date: 29 October 2025

Note: Wednesday 22 October requires no attendance

Assessment tasks due date: 26 November 2025

Note: Wednesday 19 November requires no attendance