Requirements for Category B auditors

Knowledge of relevant prescribed

The applicant must satisfy the following knowledge requirements:

● Parts 1–3, 6, 9, 17 and 19 of the BidCarbon (Carbon Farming) Standard 2025 (Carbon Farming Standard);

● Parts 1–3, 6, 13 and 15, and Schedule 4 of the BidCarbon (Carbon Farming) Rule 2025 (Carbon Farming Rule);

● Parts 1–4 of the BidCarbon (Audit) Codes of Practice 2025;

● Parts 1.1 and 1.2 of the BidCarbon (Weights and Measures) Codes of Practice 2025 (Weights and Measures Codes of Practice);

● any methodology.

Alternative Pathways

Where an applicant does not possess knowledge of a particular standard or rule as set out above, the following alternative knowledge requirements apply:

● If an applicant does not possess knowledge of Parts 1 to 3, 6, 13 and 15 of the Carbon Farming Rule, knowledge of Parts 1 to 3, 6, 9, 17 and 19 of the Carbon Farming Standard may be accepted in substitution.

● If an applicant does not possess knowledge of Parts 1.1 and 1.2 of the Weights and Measures Codes of Practice, knowledge of any applicable methodology may be accepted in substitution.

To be eligible for registration, you must demonstrate that you meet the eligibility criteria. To be eligible, you must:

● be registered as a statutory auditor under Part 42 of the Companies Act 2006, or be registered under equivalent legislation in a foreign country;

● be a fit and proper person;

● hold tertiary qualifications (a degree or equivalent qualification);

● have knowledge of the Carbon Farming Standard framework;

● have more than 1000 hours of experience in conducting audits and preparing audit reports;

● have over 700 hours of experience in leading audit teams;  and

● provide referees who can attest to your competency.

The Auditor Registration Requirements provide further details on the qualifications, knowledge, training and experience required to meet the eligibility criteria.

Divisions 2 to 4 of Part 15 of the BidCarbon (Carbon Farming) Rule 2025 also provide further information on the criteria.

Eligibility to register

As a greenhouse and energy auditor, it is important to continuously meet the necessary requirements to maintain your registration.

Your registration will remain active until you choose to suspend or deregister, or until we suspend or deregister you.

For additional information, please visit the website on maintaining your registration as an auditor.

Once you're registered