When do I need to renew?
The Biodiversity Assessment Method (BAM) accreditation term is generally 3 years.
Your accreditation expiry date is listed on your accreditation certificate, on the Public Register of Accredited Assessors and in your account in Biodiversity Offsets and Agreements Management System (BOAMS). Your name will not show on the public register if your accreditation expiry date has passed.
You can still apply to renew in the 3 months following your expiry date. This time period is called your grace period. Further information about the grace period can be found below.
How do I renew my accreditation?
You will need to submit the following documents to support your renewal application:
- a completed application form, including a signed Code of Conduct and Fit and Proper Declaration
- a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Log that meets the specified minimum requirement (further information on CPD requirements is provided below)
- once your application is approved, pay your accreditation term fee.
Renewal training
Accredited assessors need to complete renewal training before applying to renew their accreditation. They can register for training in the 3 months before their accreditation due date.
Renewal has 2 parts:
- Part 1 includes online eLearning modules hosted by our training partner, GreenCap.
- Part 2 includes two 5-hour sessions of interactive online webinars. These are described as face-to-face content.
Competency is demonstrated by successfully completing the assessment tasks.
Cost
- Part 1: $550 (including GST) payable to our training partner, Greencap.
- Part 2: $500 payable to DPE. An invoice is issued when we receive your registration. An invoice will be issued when we receive your registration.
How to register
Choose which webinar you’d like to attend.
Complete the DPE online registration form for that course. DPE will prepare an invoice for payment. This will take one to 2 weeks to be emailed to you.
Complete the Greencap registration, pay their fee online and complete the modules before the stage 2 webinar.
Registrations are open for February and March.
If you have questions about BAM assessor renewal training, please contact us at Bos.Training@environment.nsw.gov.au.
Date | Training details |
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February 2023 | Webinar 6 Feb – 7 Feb Assessment tasks due on 14 February. Register and pay for Greencap Part 1 elearning here Register for DPE Part 2 webinar day – Fully booked |
March 2023 | Webinar 8 March – 9 March Assessment tasks due on 14 March Register and pay for Greencap Part 1 elearning here Register for DPE Part 2 webinar day here |
May 2023 | Webinar 1 May – 2 May Assessment tasks due on 5 May Register and pay for Greencap Part 1 elearning here Register for DPE Part 2 webinar day here |
June 2023 | Webinar 13 June – 14 June Assessment tasks due on 16 June Register and pay for Greencap Part 1 elearning here Register for DPE Part 2 webinar day here |