Contents
Important information ........................................................................................................................................ 4
1.
Greenhouse and energy audit ..................................................................................................................... 5
The Register of Greenhouse and Energy Auditors ...................................................................................... 5
Confidentiality ............................................................................................................................................. 5
Providing certified true copies .................................................................................................................... 5
Documents written in languages other than English .................................................................................. 6
Supporting statements ................................................................................................................................ 6
Third party checks ....................................................................................................................................... 6
Foreign criminal records checks .................................................................................................................. 7
2.
Completing the application form ................................................................................................................ 7
Part A: Personal details ................................................................................................................................... 7
Questions 1–8 .............................................................................................................................................. 7
Part B: Category of greenhouse and energy auditor and industry specialisation(s) ....................................... 7
Question 9: What category of auditor are you applying for? ..................................................................... 7
Question 10: What is your industry specialisation? .................................................................................... 8
Part C: Employment......................................................................................................................................... 8
Question 11: Current Occupation ............................................................................................................... 8
Question 12: Employment details ............................................................................................................... 8
Part D: Tertiary qualifications .......................................................................................................................... 8
Question 13: Highest tertiary qualification and name of institution .......................................................... 8
Part E: Suitability of applicant ......................................................................................................................... 9
Question 14: Applicant must be a fit and proper person ............................................................................ 9
Part F: Membership of a professional body .................................................................................................... 9
Question 15: Relevant memberships .......................................................................................................... 9
Part G: Legislation and/or technical knowledge ............................................................................................. 9
Question 16: Statement of knowledge........................................................................................................ 9
Part H: Audit experience ............................................................................................................................... 10
Questions 17–25: Explanatory notes......................................................................................................... 10
Questions 17–21: Total hours of audit experience ................................................................................... 12
Question 20: Total hours of experience as an audit team leader ............................................................. 13
Questions 22–23: Number of audits ......................................................................................................... 13
Questions 24–25: Audit log and statement............................................................................................... 13
Part I: Audit qualifications/training/certification .......................................................................................... 13
Question 26: Evidence of knowledge of auditing, audit team leadership and assurance ........................ 13
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Part J: Referees .............................................................................................................................................. 15
Question 27: Referees ............................................................................................................................... 15
Part K: Proof of identity ................................................................................................................................. 16
Proof of identity......................................................................................................................................... 16
Part L: Attachments checklist ........................................................................................................................ 16
Attachments checklist ............................................................................................................................... 16
Part M: Other information ............................................................................................................................ 16
Question 28: Other information ................................................................................................................ 16
Declaration and signature ............................................................................................................................. 16
3.
Frequently asked questions....................................................................................................................... 17
How do I lodge an application? ..................................................................................................................... 17
How do I get help?......................................................................................................................................... 17
How long does it take to process an application? ......................................................................................... 17
What happens if an application is incomplete? ............................................................................................ 17
How will I know if my application has been successful? ............................................................................... 17
Appendix A: Example of wording for a Statutory Declaration for change of name .......................................... 18
Appendix B: National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting legislation knowledge requirements relevant to Part
G ........................................................................................................................................................................ 19
Appendix C: Greenhouse and Energy Auditor Code of Conduct ....................................................................... 22
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Important information
This document provides a guide only and is not intended to be a substitute for the relevant legislation.
The Application for Registration as a Greenhouse and Energy Auditor form is available for download from
the Clean Energy Regulator website. Once completed, applications are submitted by post to the Clean
Energy Regulator.
Examples in this guide are purely for illustration; they are not exhaustive and are not intended to impose or
imply particular rules or requirements.
These Guidelines do not constitute legal advice or change legal obligations as set out in the legislation. The
applicant is encouraged to seek independent advice on how the relevant legislation applies to individual
circumstances.
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1.
Greenhouse and energy audit
Introduction and Register of Greenhouse and Energy Auditors
The information in this document is designed to provide general guidance to assist a prospective applicant to
become a registered greenhouse and energy auditor. It also assists the applicant in understanding his/her
obligations under the relevant legislation.
Various schemes within the Clean Energy Regulator require the conduct of greenhouse and energy audits.
These include National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting, Jobs and Competitiveness Program, Carbon
Farming Initiative and the Renewable Energy Target.
Divisions 6.4 to 6.6 of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Regulations 2008 (the NGER
Regulations) set out the eligibility criteria, which applicants for registration must satisfy. The National
Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (Auditor Registration) Instrument 2012 (the Instrument) gives substance
to these criteria, specifically, qualifications, knowledge, training and experience. The Instrument is not
intended to be read in isolation. It should only be read in conjunction with the relevant NGER Regulations.
The legislation can be found at http://www.cleanenergyregulator.gov.au.
The two types of greenhouse and energy audits are defined in Division 1.5 of the National Greenhouse and
Energy Reporting (Audit) Determination 2009 (the NGER Determination).
The Register of Greenhouse and Energy Auditors
The National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 (the NGER Act) empowers the Clean Energy
Regulator to register individuals as greenhouse and energy auditors and to keep a register of those
individuals. Under the NGER Act, the Clean Energy Regulator may suspend or deregister greenhouse and
energy auditors, or initiate a review of an auditor’s registration.
The NGER Act also provides for the publication of certain information contained in the register so that
registered corporations and liable entities have ready access to greenhouse and energy auditors. The
published version of the register displays each registered greenhouse and energy auditor’s name, date of
registration, category, employer, contact details and industry specialisation.
Confidentiality
Under the relevant legislation it is a criminal offence for the Clean Energy Regulator, the Clean Energy
Regulator’s support staff, registered greenhouse and energy auditors and others to disclose information
without appropriate authority.
The offence carries a penalty of imprisonment. The unauthorised disclosure of information may also be an
offence against section 70 of the Crimes Act 1914.
Is there a fee for applying to become a greenhouse and energy auditor?
There are no application fees for applying to register as a greenhouse and energy auditor.
Providing certified true copies
All documents submitted to support an application will need to be certified by a suitably qualified person as
a true copy of the original. Certified true copies must:

be a copy of the original onto which the ‘wet ink’ certification has been written or stamped

bear a statement that the document is a true and correct copy of the original
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show the full name and qualifications of the person giving the certification

be signed and dated, and

be written in English.
A suitably qualified person is an individual legally qualified to administer oaths (for example, a solicitor or a
Justice of the Peace).
Documents written in languages other than English
Documents written in languages other than English need to be translated into English. Each translated
document must be certified as a true and correct copy by an authorised translation service. Authorised
translation services in Australia are listed by the National Accreditation Authority for Translators and
Interpreters and can be found at http://www.naati.com.au/home_page.html.
If translation services are received from another country, attach evidence that the service is from an
Authorised Translator. Only hard copies of the original document can be certified as a true and correct copy
by a translator.
Supporting statements
At Parts G (Question 16), H (Question 25) and M (Question 28) of the Application for Registration as a
Greenhouse and Energy Auditor form, applicants will be asked to provide written statements which support
their claims.
Written statements provide an opportunity to articulate in detail the qualifications, experience, and
knowledge that demonstrate eligibility for registration as a greenhouse and energy auditor. In this sense,
they are very important components of an application.
The applicant should consider the following principles when drafting written statements:

provide accurate details such as:
»
details of audit engagements including corporate entity, nature of audit, audit standards applied for
the engagement, dates and duration.
»
details of audit experience, presented in table format (at Question 24).
»
the means by which knowledge has been attained and applied.

articulate how the details provided demonstrate the applicant’s suitability for the category/categories
applied for, and

think about readability so that the information provided is clear and understandable.
Please limit written statements to 700 words.
Third party checks
The Clean Energy Regulator may seek independent confirmation of the information provided by applicants,
particularly with regard to the ‘fit and proper’ person criteria at Question 14 of the Application for
Registration as a Greenhouse and Energy Auditor form.
For that reason, applicants need to fill in an Australian Federal Police National Police Check (NPC) Application
Form, which gives permission for the Australian Federal Police to conduct a criminal records check. This
consent form is available for download on the Clean Energy Regulator website.
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Applicants should not initiate an Australian Federal Police criminal records check. The Clean Energy
Regulator will initiate and pay for these third-party checks. We cannot accept Australian criminal records
checks that have been initiated by the applicant.
Please note that it is an offence under Division 137 of the Criminal Code Act 1995 (the Criminal Code) to
provide false or misleading information or documents.
Foreign criminal records checks
If an applicant has resided in a foreign country for a substantial period of time, or currently resides in a
foreign country, the applicant should obtain a criminal record check from the relevant law enforcement
agency in the country of residence. The criminal record check should be included with the Application for
Registration as a Greenhouse and Energy Auditor form.
2.
Completing the application form
The Application for Registration as a Greenhouse and Energy Auditor form is available for download from
the Clean Energy Regulator website. Once completed, applications should be submitted by post to the Clean
Energy Regulator.
The explanatory notes below are not exhaustive and only address questions that may require clarification. If
applicants require further information to assist with submitting an application, telephone or email the Clean
Energy Regulator. Contact details are at Part 4 of these guidelines, below.
Part A: Personal details
Questions 1–8
Insert personal details as required.
Part B: Category of greenhouse and energy auditor and industry
specialisation(s)
Question 9: What category of auditor are you applying for?
Categories
There are three categories of greenhouse and energy auditors:

category 1

category 2, and

category 3.
Category 1 applicants can apply to register as:

category 1–NGER technical, or

category 1–CFI technical, or

category 1–non-technical.
Applicants should give consideration to the category of auditor for which they apply. Assessment of
applications will involve matching skill sets and experience/knowledge to the appropriate category.
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Knowledge and experience requirements of each category
Different knowledge and experience requirements apply to each of the categories of greenhouse and energy
auditor.

Category 1: Applicants for Category 1–NGER technical, Category 1–CFI technical and Category 1–nontechnical must demonstrate knowledge of certain provisions of the NGER legislation. In addition,
applicants for Category 1–CFI technical must demonstrate knowledge of the CFI legislation and at least
one approved CFI methodology.

Category 2: Applicants who apply for registration as a Category 2 greenhouse and energy auditor, will
need to have knowledge and experience in audit team leadership and the provision of assurance.

Category 3: Applicants who apply for registration as a Category 3 greenhouse and energy auditor, will
need to be currently registered as a Category 2 auditor, or have previously been registered as a Category
3 auditor. Applicants must have experience as an audit team leader or team member in at least two
greenhouse and energy audits.
Question 10: What is your industry specialisation?
Applicants are required to select one or more of the generic specialisations from the form. If ‘Greenhouse
Gas and/or Energy’ or ‘Carbon Farming Initiative’ is selected, indicate specific area(s) of specialisation, as
listed on the form.
Applicants may select more than one specialisation from the list.
Part C: Employment
Question 11: Current Occupation
State current occupation.
Question 12: Employment details
Insert company details as required.
Part D: Tertiary qualifications
Question 13: Highest tertiary qualification and name of institution
It is a prerequisite for registration that the applicant has a relevant Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Doctoral Degree
or equivalent from an approved university or other institution of higher learning. Approved Australian
institutions are listed at Table A or Table B of the Higher Education Support Act 2003 and can be viewed on
the Tertiary Education Quality and Standards Agency website.
Section 5 of the Instrument provides for situations where an applicant holds qualifications that were not
awarded by a Table A or Table B provider, but were awarded by an Institute of Technology or equivalent at a
time when such institutions offered courses which would now only be available through a university.
Evidence of Australian tertiary qualification
To support an application, the applicant will need to provide a certified true copy of his/her Degree,
Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate (or equivalent) from the university or institution that awarded the
qualification.
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If a tertiary qualification is submitted as evidence of knowledge of auditing for the purpose of NGER
Regulation 6.15: Audit knowledge, a certified true copy of the statement of academic record from that
university or institution should also be submitted.
Overseas applicants
To support an application, the applicant will need to provide a certified true copy of his/her Degree,
Graduate Diploma or Graduate Certificate (or equivalent) from the university or institution that awarded the
qualification.
Part E: Suitability of applicant
Question 14: Applicant must be a fit and proper person
The NGER Regulations require that applicants meet certain criteria which confirm that they are ‘fit and
proper’ for the role of registered greenhouse and energy auditor. These criteria predominantly relate to
personal characteristics such as honesty, integrity and trustworthiness.
The Clean Energy Regulator may seek independent confirmation of the information provided in response to
Questions 14a–14h. This may involve checks with third parties such as referees or relevant government
agencies. Please note that it is an offence under Division 137 of the Criminal Code to provide false or
misleading information or documents.
The NGER Regulations direct that the Clean Energy Regulator must have regard to the information provided
at Questions 14a–14h. On that basis, it should be noted that information that is provided here may not
necessarily render the applicant ineligible for registration.
It is therefore in the applicant’s best interests to provide a full and accurate account of the circumstances
which surround any relevant event (for example, a relevant criminal conviction or civil liability) so that the
Clean Energy Regulator has all the facts at hand to enable a well-informed decision.
Applicants will find a link to download the Australian Federal Police National Police Check (NPC) Application
Form on the Clean Energy Regulator website. The applicant must ensure that it is filled in, signed, and
submitted with the application.
Part F: Membership of a professional body
Question 15: Relevant memberships
Insert details of relevant memberships of professional bodies.
Part G: Legislation and/or technical knowledge
Question 16: Statement of knowledge
The NGER Regulations require knowledge of legislation relevant to the category of auditor for which the
applicant is applying. Appendix B lists knowledge requirements by category of greenhouse and energy
auditor.
The response should be as comprehensive as possible, and include practical examples which provide clear
evidence of knowledge for each element of legislation specified in the relevant column of the table at
Appendix B.
The statement should include details of how the knowledge was obtained, including (if relevant):
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previous experience in assisting a liable entity or registered corporation meet its reporting obligations
under the NGER Act

training in NGER or CFI legislation, and

experience in participating in greenhouse and energy audits.
Part H: Audit experience
Questions 17–25: Explanatory notes
Questions 17–25 are designed to elicit information which will help the Clean Energy Regulator form an
opinion about whether the applicant has sufficient experience in the conduct of certain kinds of audits, as
well as in audit team leadership. This information will assist in making a decision about whether the
applicant is appropriately qualified for the category of greenhouse and energy auditor applied for.
At Question 24, the applicant will be required to complete a table that includes details of audit experience
and any other information which supports the claims made at Questions 17–23.
Please note that at Question 27, applicants are asked to provide two written references from eligible
referees to confirm competency in auditing and preparing audit reports as well as team leadership.
Kinds of audit
The NGER legislation requires the applicant to have a minimum amount of experience in certain kinds of
audits and, for Categories 2 and 3, a minimum amount of experience in leading audit teams. The experience
must have been accumulated over the past five years, in at least five audits of a kind as specified at Table 1
below.
The kinds of audits that may be cited in support of experience in auditing are listed in the Instrument and are
reproduced below:
Table 1: Kinds of audits which demonstrate audit experience
Relevant audit experience
Experience in audits
(Cat1)
Experience in
preparing audit
reports (Cat2)
Audit team leadership
(Cat2)
Assurance engagements carried
out in accordance with either ISAE
3000 or ASAE 3000
Yes
Yes
Yes
Compliance engagements carried
out in accordance with ASAE 3100
Yes
No
Yes
Assurance engagement carried
out in accordance with ISAE or
ASAE 3410
Yes
Yes
Yes
Audits under the Corporations Act
2001
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Relevant audit experience
Experience in audits
(Cat1)
Experience in
preparing audit
reports (Cat2)
Audit team leadership
(Cat2)
Audits conducted in accordance
with either ISO 19011:2011 or
AS/NZS ISO 19011: 2003
Yes
No
Yes
Audits of an abatement certificate
provider or a benchmark
participant under the Electricity
Supply Act 1995 (NSW)
Yes
No
Yes
Agreed-upon procedures relating
to greenhouse and energy
information carried out in
accordance with ASRS 4400
(formerly AUS 904)
Yes
No
Yes
Independent verifications carried
out for the Australian Greenhouse
Office in accordance with the
Independent Verification
Guidelines
Yes
Yes
Yes
Greenhouse gas verifications, or
an offsets project verification
carried out in accordance with
either ISO 14064-3:2006 or
Yes
Yes
Yes
No
No
No
Greenhouse and energy audits
conducted under the NGER Act
Yes
Yes
Yes
Audits of annual returns
conducted for the purposes of the
Victorian Energy Efficiency Target
(VEET) scheme
Yes
No
Yes
AS ISO 14064.3-2006
Energy audits carried out in
accordance with
AS/NZS 3598:2000
Note: All audits listed under 'relevant audit experience' in Table 1 above are considered suitable for
demonstrating knowledge of audit.
If the applicant possesses audit experience which might be equivalent to, or which exceeds, any of the
requirements above, he/she should make a statement to that effect in the response to Question 25. When
making a case for equivalence, an applicant should clearly explain the audit experience that they possess and
demonstrate how it is directly relevant to the requirements of the category of auditor for which they have
applied.
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Questions 17–21: Total hours of audit experience
Category 1 experience requirements
Category 1–NGER technical and NGER–non-technical
If the applicant is applying for registration as a Category 1 greenhouse and energy auditor, he/she must be
able to demonstrate at least 350 individual hours of experience in:

conducting audits of a kind as listed in Table 1 within the last five years, and

preparing audit reports for audits of a kind as listed in Table 1.
Category 1–CFI technical
If the applicant is applying for registration as a Category 1–CFI technical greenhouse and energy auditor,
he/she must demonstrate both audit experience and technical experience.
The applicant must have accumulated at least 200 individual hours of experience as a professional member
of an audit team in auditing and preparing audit reports in 1 or more of the audits listed in Table 1 in the last
5 years.
The applicant must have also accumulated at least 150 individual hours of technical training and experience
in the last 5 years by participating in 1 or more of the following:

a CFI technical working group on methodology development

a Domestic Offsets Integrity Committee technical expert review of a draft CFI methodology

a technical project associated with emissions or sequestration estimation in a sector covered by the CFI
legislation.
Category 2 experience requirements
If the applicant is applying for registration as a Category 2 greenhouse and energy auditor, he/she must be
able to demonstrate that they have:

completed at least 700 hours experience of auditing and preparing audit reports of the kind listed under
‘experience in preparing audit reports’ in Table 1, and

completed at least 490 hours experience of audit team leadership of a kind listed under ‘audit team
leadership’ in Table 1.
The audit experience must be equivalent to conducting a reasonable assurance engagement or a limited
assurance engagement under the NGER audit determination.
Category 3 experience requirements
Applicants applying for registration as a Category 3 greenhouse and energy auditor, must be a registered
Category 2, or previously registered Category 3 greenhouse and energy auditor.
They must have experience in at least two greenhouse and energy audits conducted under the NGER Act, as
an audit team member or an audit team leader. The experience must be in conducting a reasonable
assurance or limited assurance engagement. Audit team leaders must demonstrate a minimum of 20 hours
of experience and audit team members must demonstrate a minimum of 60 hours of experience.
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Question 20: Total hours of experience as an audit team leader
Question 20 is designed to elicit information about experience in audit team leadership. This question is
relevant to Category 2 applicants.
The NGER Regulations require that applicants for registration as Category 2 greenhouse and energy auditors
have led audit teams that have three or more other members for a total of at least 490 hours over the last
five years.
Questions 22–23: Number of audits
The Instrument requires applicants to have participated in at least five audits of a particular kind over the
previous five years.
Applicants applying for registration as a Category 1–CFI technical greenhouse and energy auditor must have
participated in at least two audits of a particular kind over the previous five years.
Questions 24–25: Audit log and statement
In response to this question, the applicant needs to provide information about his/her audit experience in
the table provided. There is also provision to provide a statement, which supports the claims made at
Questions 17–23. Please note that the experience must have been gained in the last five years.
The applicant should include information and practical examples which demonstrate experience in:

auditing

preparing audit reports, and

audit team leadership.
To assist the Clean Energy Regulator in making future decisions to allocate particular auditors to particular
audits, applicants are encouraged to include:

any experience in audits related to corporate structures in general, or operational control as defined by
the NGER Act, and

the type(s) of industry within which audits have been conducted.
Part I: Audit qualifications/training/certification
Question 26: Evidence of knowledge of auditing, audit team leadership and assurance
Knowledge of auditing
All categories
Applicants are required to provide evidence that they have knowledge of auditing. If an applicant is currently
registered as an auditor under section 1280 of the Corporations Act 2001 or has been certified by a qualified
body as an Environmental Auditor, a Principal Environmental Auditor, a Lead Environmental Auditor or a
Business Improvement Environmental Auditor under AS/NZS 19011:2003, they meet the requirement for
knowledge of auditing.
If an applicant is not qualified or certified as above, then he/she must demonstrate knowledge of auditing in
one of the following two ways:
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successful completion of a relevant training course - see Table 2 below, or

participation in at least five audits of a kind listed in Table 1, totalling at least 700 hours in the past five
years.
Knowledge of leadership and assurance
Category 2
Applicants for Category 2 registration are required to provide evidence of their knowledge of audit team
leadership and assurance.
An applicant is deemed to have knowledge of both audit team leadership and assurance if he/she:

is currently registered as an auditor under section 1280 of the Corporations Act 2001, or

has successfully completed a relevant training course - see Table 2 below.
If the applicant does not satisfy one of the above criteria, he/she may present a claim for knowledge of audit
team leadership and assurance separately.
Knowledge of audit team leadership
An applicant can demonstrate knowledge of audit team leadership in one of two ways:

certification by a qualified body as a Lead Environmental Auditor or a Business Improvement
Environmental Auditor under AS/NZS 19011:2003, or

successful completion of a training course in leading assurance engagements in accordance with AS/NZS
ISO 19011:2003 or ISO 19011:2011, delivered by a competent training provider - see Table 2.
Knowledge of assurance
An applicant can demonstrate knowledge of assurance in one of three ways:

successful completion of a prescribed course listed in regulation 9.2.03 of the Corporations Regulations
2001, or

successful completion of a training course in conducting assurance engagements in accordance with
ASAE 3000, ISAE 3000, ASAE 3410 or ISAE 3410, delivered by a competent training provider, or

successful completion of a training course in conducting compliance engagements in accordance with
ASAE 3100, delivered by a competent training provider.
Table 2: Qualifications or training which demonstrates knowledge of auditing
Relevant audit experience
Category 1
Category 2
(assurance and
audit leadership)
Category 2
(assurance
only)
Category 2
(leadership
only)
Audit and assurance training delivered
by the Institute of Chartered
Accountants
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Relevant audit experience
Category 1
Category 2
(assurance and
audit leadership)
Category 2
(assurance
only)
Category 2
(leadership
only)
A course in conducting an
environmental audit in accordance
with either AS/NZS ISO 19011:2003 or
ISO 19011:2011
Yes
No
No
Yes
A course in prescribed under regulation
9.2.03 of the Corporations Regulations
2001
Yes
No
Yes
No
A course in conducting a greenhouse
gas verification in accordance with
either AS ISO 14064-3:2006 or ISO
14064-3:2006
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Advanced audit and assurance training
delivered by Certified Practicing
Accountants (CPA) Australia
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A course in conducting a greenhouse
and energy audit in accordance with
the NGER Audit Determination
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
A course in conducting an assurance
engagement in accordance with either
ASAE 3000 or ISAE 3000
Yes
No
Yes
No
A course in conducting an assurance
engagement in accordance with either
ASAE 3410 or ISAE 3410
Yes
No
Yes
No
A course in conducting a compliance
engagement in accordance with ASAE
3100
Yes
No
Yes
No
Part J: Referees
Question 27: Referees
The NGER Regulations require that applicants provide at least two signed, written references from eligible
referees. A person is an eligible referee if the person is:

the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer, Audit Committee Chair or Director of an entity that
the applicant has audited and, for that audit, he/she was the audit team leader or a professional
member of the audit team, or
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a person other than a referee mentioned above who has paid the applicant to undertake audit work in
relation to that person or that person’s business.
For all categories of greenhouse and energy auditor, the eligible referee must provide information which
confirms that the applicant audited and prepared audit reports and that these were completed competently.
They must also refer to audits of a kind relevant to the category applied for.
For applicants applying for registration as a Category 2 auditor, the eligible referee must provide additional
information which confirms the applicant’s experience as an audit team leader and that this task was
performed competently.
It is a requirement that Category 3 applicants provide two written references, however, these may be
provided internally by the Clean Energy Regulator.
Please note that the Clean Energy Regulator may contact referees to validate information provided.
Part K: Proof of identity
Proof of identity
Part K is based on the standard Australian ‘100-point’ identity check.
Certified true copies of the identification documents listed at Part K must be submitted with the application.
Please refer to the information provided at Part 1 of these guidelines, under ‘Providing certified true copies’
and ‘Documents written in languages other than English’, for guidance on certified true copies.
Note: the applicant must provide two primary identification documents or a combination of one primary and
one secondary identification document or their international equivalents. One of these documents must
clearly state the residential address as declared at Question 5 on the application form.
Part L: Attachments checklist
Attachments checklist
Part L is designed to help confirm that the applicant has gathered the supporting documents that will need
to be attached to the application form.
Part M: Other information
Question 28: Other information
Part M allows the applicant to provide any other information that may be relevant to an application, but
which has not been specifically sought by the Clean Energy Regulator. This might include a description of
courses in which the applicant is currently enrolled but has not yet completed; a description of an Australian
or international qualification that could be taken into consideration; or any other information that may be
relevant.
Please ensure the statement is a maximum of 700 words.
Declaration and signature
Applicants should read the declaration and signature page of the application carefully before signing and
submitting the completed form.
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Note that under Division 137 of the Criminal Code, it may be an offence to provide false or misleading
information or documents to the Clean Energy Regulator in purported compliance with the NGER Act.
By signing the declaration and undertaking, the applicant is agreeing to abide by the Greenhouse and Energy
Auditor Code of Conduct. Failure to comply with the Code of Conduct may be grounds for suspension or
deregistration. The Code of Conduct is attached at Appendix C.
3.
Frequently asked questions
How do I lodge an application?
Applicants are required to print and sign their completed application form and then, along with certified true
copies, supporting statements and signed consent form, post to:
Greenhouse and Energy Auditor Registration
Clean Energy Regulator
GPO Box 621
Canberra ACT 2601 Australia
How do I get help?
For assistance, contact the Clean Energy Regulator on:
Telephone: 1300 553 542
Email: audit@cleanenergyregulator.gov.au
Web: http://www.cleanenergyregulator.gov.au
How long does it take to process an application?
It takes up to eight weeks to process an application; this depends on the completeness and quality of the
information provided. In some cases, third party checks such as the police records check may take longer
than eight weeks.
What happens if an application is incomplete?
If the applicant has not completed all parts of the form, he/she will be contacted in writing by the Clean
Energy Regulator. The NGER Regulations allow three months to resubmit a completed application before it is
deemed to have lapsed. The Clean Energy Regulator is unable to process applications which are incomplete
or contain errors or omissions.
How will I know if my application has been successful?
The Clean Energy Regulator will contact the applicant in writing to advise of the decision to register or not as
a greenhouse and energy auditor.
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Appendix A: Example of wording for a Statutory
Declaration for change of name
A template for a Statutory Declaration form and further information on Statutory Declarations is available
at: http://www.ag.gov.au/statdec.
In Australia, Statutory Declarations can only be signed by those persons listed at:
http://www.ag.gov.au/Statutorydeclarations/Pages/Statutorydeclarationsignatorylist.aspx
There are significant penalties for making false statements in Statutory Declarations. For applicants from
countries other than Australia, the Clean Energy Regulator will accept a Statutory Declaration signed by
persons able to certify true copies in other countries – see the section, ‘Providing certified true copies’,
under Part 1 of these guidelines.
Example wording for a Statutory Declaration for change of name appears below:
STATUTORY DECLARATION
Statutory Declarations Act 1959
I, [New name, address and occupation of person making the declaration] make the following
declaration under the Statutory Declarations Act 1959:
1.
I was born on [date of birth] and formally known as [former name].
2. I have attached a certified copy of my [insert type of proof of identity, i.e. marriage
certificate].
3. I have attached certified true copies of 2 forms of photo identification, one in my current
name (as it will appear on the register) AND one in my maiden/former name.
I understand that a person who intentionally makes a false statement in a statutory declaration is
guilty of an offence under section 11 of the Statutory Declarations Act 1959, and I believe that the
statements in this declaration are true in every particular.
Signature of person making the declaration
Declared at [place] on [day] of [month] [year]
Before me,
[Signature of person before whom the declaration is made]
[Full name, qualification and address of person before whom the declaration is made (in printed
letters)]
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Appendix B: National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting
legislation knowledge requirements relevant to Part G
Item
Legislation
Category 1 –
CFI technical
Category 1 –
NGER technical
Category 1 –
non-technical
Category 2
1
National Greenhouse
and Energy Reporting
Act 2007
Part 1, Section
7
Part 1
Part 1
Part 1
Part 2
Part 2
Subdivision G
Part 3
Part 3
Division 4 Part 6
Part 3E
Part 3E
and either
Subdivision G of
Division 4 of
Part 6
Subdivision G of Subdivision G of
Division 4 of
Division 4 of
Part 6
Part 6
Part 2
Part 3
Part 3E
or
the CFI Act as
described
below
2
National Greenhouse
and Energy Reporting
Regulations 2008
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Regulation 1.03
Regulation 1.03
Regulation 1.03
Regulation 1.03
Division 6.3
Division 2.2
Division 2.2
Division 2.2
Division 6.4
Division 2.4
Division 2.3
Division 6.2
Division 6.5
Division 2.5
Division 2.4
Division 6.3
Division 6.6
Division 4.3
Division 2.5
Division 6.4
Division 6.7
Division 4.4
Division 4.3
Division 6.5
Division 4.5
Division 4.6
Division 6.6
Division 4.6
Division 4.7
Division 6.7
Division 6.2
Division 6.2
and either
Division 6.3
Division 6.3
Division 2.3
Division 6.4
Division 6.4
Division 2.4
Division 6.5
Division 6.5
Division 2.5
Division 6.6
Division 6.6
Division 4.3
Division 6.7
Division 6.7
Division 4.5
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Schedule 1
Schedule 1
Division 4.6
Schedule 2
Schedule 2
Division 4.7
Schedule 1
Schedule 2
or
CFI Regulations
described
below
3
National Greenhouse
and Energy Reporting
(Measurement)
Determination 2008
Part 1.1
Part 1.1
Part 1.1
Part 1.1
Chapter 2
Part 1.2
Part 1.2
Part 1.2
Schedule 1
Part 1.3
or
Chapter 2
CFI
methodologies
described
below
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Schedule 1
Schedule 2
Schedule 3
4
5
National Greenhouse
and Energy Reporting
(Audit) Determination
2009
Carbon Credits (Carbon
Farming Initiative) Act
2011
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Part 1
Part 1
Part 1
Part 1
Part 2
Part 2
Part 2
Part 2
Part 3
Part 4
Part 4
Part 3
Part 4
Part 4
Part 1
Part 1
Part 2
Part 2
Part 3
Part 3
Part 6
Part 6
Part 9
Part 9
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6
7
Carbon Credits (Carbon
Farming Initiative)
Regulations 2011
CFI methodologies
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Part 17
Part 17
Part 19
Part 19
Part 1
Part 1
Part 2
Part 2
Part 3
Part 3
Part 6
Part 6
Part 9
Part 9
Part 17
Part 17
Part 19
Part 19
Knowledge of at
least one
methodology
determination, as
approved by the
Minister for
Climate Change
and Energy
Efficiency
Knowledge of at
least one
methodology
determination, as
approved by the
Minister for
Climate Change
and Energy
Efficiency
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Appendix C: Greenhouse and Energy Auditor Code of
Conduct
1. A registered greenhouse and energy auditor must abide by the principles set out in:
a. subregulations (2) to (7) – while preparing for, carrying out, or assisting in carrying out, a
greenhouse and energy audit and in preparing audit reports
b. subregulations (8) and (9) – when the auditor is engaged in marketing or self-promotion as a
registered greenhouse and energy auditor
c. subregulation (10) – in relation to other audit team members if the auditor is an audit team leader,
and
d. subregulation (11) – in other situations not specifically mentioned above.
Compliance with the law
2. The auditor must comply with laws and regulations applicable to registered greenhouse and energy
auditors and the conduct of greenhouse and energy audits
Integrity
3. The auditor must behave with integrity and in particular:
a. must be straightforward and honest in professional and business relationships relating to the
carrying out of the audit and deal fairly with persons involved in the audit, and
b. must not allow his or her name to be associated with reports, returns, communications or other
information relating to the carrying out of the audit (audit material) if he or she believes that the
audit material:
i.
contains a materially false or misleading statement
ii. contains statements that have been furnished recklessly, or
iii. omits or obscures information required to be included where the omission or obscurity
would be misleading.
Objectivity
4. The auditor must behave with objectivity and in particular:
a. must not compromise his or her professional judgment because of bias, conflict of interest or the
undue influence of others that may arise during the audit and
b. must avoid relationships that bias or unduly influence his or her professional judgment in relation
to the audit.
5. The auditor must not accept gifts given by the audited body or someone associated with the audited
body.
6. A reference in 5 to the auditor accepting gifts:
a. includes a member of the auditor’s immediate family accepting gifts and hospitality and
b. includes the auditor accepting hospitality.
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Professional competence and due care
7. The auditor must behave with competence and due care and in particular:
a. must act in accordance with the requirements of the Audit Determination
b. must act carefully, thoroughly and on a timely basis
c. must make the audited body aware of limitations inherent in the audit
d. must maintain sufficient professional knowledge and skill to ensure that he or she is able to carry
out the audit, and
e. if the auditor is the audit team leader — must ensure that the other team members have
appropriate training and supervision.
Marketing and promotion
8. In marketing or self-promotion as a registered greenhouse and energy auditor, the auditor must be
honest and truthful and must not:
a. make exaggerated claims about:
i.
the audit services he or she provides
ii. his or her qualifications, or
iii. his or her experience gained as an auditor or
b. make disparaging references or unsubstantiated comparisons to the work of other registered
greenhouse and energy auditors or members of an audit team who are not registered greenhouse
and energy auditors.
9. The auditor must not attempt to sell other services to the audited body to avoid impairing the
independence of the auditor’s ability to provide audit services under these Regulations.
Obligation on audit team leaders
10. If the auditor is an audit team leader, he or she must ensure that the other audit team members comply
with the Code of Conduct when assisting in carrying out the audit.
Professional behaviour
11. The auditor must avoid any action that may bring discredit to the auditor or greenhouse and energy
auditors generally.
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