Information for Accredited Consultants

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• How do I become an Accredited Consultant?
• Resources for Accredited Consultants
• Arborists and Regulation 8(6) Safety

How do I become an Accredited Consultant?

Applicants must meet the following criteria to be eligible to attend Accreditation Training:

• A minimum of 7 years industry experience post qualification in a field relevant to the management and assessment of vegetation condition
• Have and be able to demonstrate knowledge of plant identification
• Demonstrate high level skills in report writing when completing training and training exercises
• Provide a current CV
• Agree to the conditions of accreditation as listed in this Procedure and Accredited Consultant Policy.

Express your interest by completing this Application Form and email to: nvc@sa.gov.au.

Consultants will need to become Accredited by the Native Vegetation Council to develop Data Reports, SEB Management Plans. Accredited Consultants are trained to undertake the Bushland Assessment Method, Scattered Tree Assessment Method and the Rangelands Assessment Method to assess native vegetation.

Accreditation Training

The Native Vegetation Council and Native Vegetation Branch thanks those who have expressed their interest in attending the Bushland and Scattered Tree and/or Rangeland Accreditation Training.

We wish to inform those interested that Accreditation Training has been postponed with further information expected to be available in the month ahead. In the meantime, if you have expressed interest in training under any of the NVC methodologies, you will be contacted shortly with further detail. Refresher courses and information sessions for those currently accredited are expected to go ahead as usual.

The Council and Branch thank you for your patience and understanding. If you have further questions, please email nvc@sa.gov.au

Resources for Accredited Consultants

• Accredited Consultant Policy and Procedure.
• Pathways for clearance approvals
• Guide for applications to clear native vegetation under the Native Vegetation Act 1991 or the Native Vegetation Regulations 2017
• Vegetation assessment manuals (Scattered Tree, Bushland, Rangeland) and associated datasheets and scoresheets
• Significant Environmental Benefit (SEB) Policy and Guide
• Guideline for a Significant Environmental Benefit (SEB) for the Clearance of Scattered Trees
• Third Party or Credit Significant Environmental Benefit (SEB)
• DPTI Standard Operating Procedure
• Data Reports Template - clearance under the Native Vegetation Act 1991
• Data Reports Template - clearance under the Native Vegetation Regulations 2017
• Data Reports Template - Level 1 Clearance under the Native Vegetation Regulations 2017

Arborists and Regulation 8(6) Safety

Native Vegetation Trained Arborists conduct assessments and prepare Tree Risk Assessment Reports for clearances proposed to manage vegetation that poses an unacceptable risk to the safety of people and property.

Native Vegetation Trained Arborists must submit their assessment in accordance with Regulation 8(6) - safety of persons or property and will use this template for the assessment.

If you are an arborist wishing to become a Native Vegetation Trained Arborist under Regulation 8(6) Safety, you must hold a certificate V in Horticulture (Arboriculture) or a higher qualification.

Arborist Training may be held in 2026 (dependent on interest). Please contact The Native Vegetation Council via nvc@sa.gov.au to be added to the EOI list.