Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2013C00288:reg:6:p2
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2013C00288
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 6 (pt 2/4)
Character Range: 3157909–3161212

National Environment Protection (Assessment of Site Contamination) Measure 1999 and other national guidance documents relevant to contamination.

The applicant should also be able to demonstrate consistency with the National Environment Protection (Assessment of Site Contamination) Measure 1999, in their carrying out and reporting of contaminated site assessments.

6.4         Experience and expertise
The applicant should demonstrate his/her expertise in the competencies identified in Section 6.1, to the level required by individual states and territories.

Where a competency, other than a core competency, is not able to be demonstrated by the applicant to the level required, the applicant should demonstrate access to relevant expertise in that competency.

All applicants should be required to nominate an expert support team of specialised professionals on whom they would rely for site issues beyond their areas of expertise.

Regulatory authorities in individual states and territories may have specific requirements relating to the qualifications, experience and expertise of expert support team members, and their use by applicants. However, an individual nominated as an expert in an auditor's support team should:
    * be able to demonstrate a high level expertise or knowledge in the competencies where the applicant does not personally possess such expertise or knowledge to the level required
    * hold qualifications relevant to and supporting the nominated competencies
    * have at least eight years' relevant experience
    * be actively working in the field of the nominated competencies
    * be a current member of professional organisations/associations relevant to the field of the nominated competencies
    * be able to demonstrate an ongoing commitment to professional training and development.
The applicant should demonstrate a sound ability and experience in forming and managing a multidisciplinary team for complex site assessment which contains the appropriate balance of expertise.

6.5         Qualifications
The applicant should hold qualifications as required by the regulatory authorities in individual states and territories (for example, a relevant bachelor's degree from a recognised institution).

6.6         Professional societies
The applicant should be required to demonstrate individual membership of and/or accreditation from one or more relevant professional societies, for example, Engineers Australia, the Royal Australian Chemical Institute, the Australian Institute of Geoscientists, the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand. In addition, applicants should also be able to demonstrate membership and/or accreditation of professional associations where relevant to nominated technical competencies (identified in section 6.1).

When considering professional societies that may be acceptable, regulatory authorities should consider the following criteria:
    * discipline or area of expertise or interest relates directly to the assessment and management of contaminated sites
    * membership is qualification-based
    * membership requires adherence to an appropriate code of ethics.
Regulatory authorities should also take into consideration whether the maintenance of the membership and/or accreditation by the applicant is