1. Objective
The scheme was designed and authorized by committee on 15 Sep.2022. This WI-22 REV.1 that is indicated electronically.
According the IAF MD 25 the 8 steps for Scheme Owner (SO) to design the CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT SCHEMES (CAS)
Step 1: Purpose & scope: that this new scheme that need design as the standard ISO 14064-1, ISO 14064-2 ,ISO 14064-3,ISO 14065, ISO 14066, and ISO 14067, ISO 17029.
Step 2: Check jurisdiction: ISO 14064-1-Verifier, ISO 14064-2-Vaulator and ISO 14067 Verifier
Step 3: Risk assessment: This is new schemes after getting the accreditation only can use the IAS logo. And must clearly tell all applicants and providers. CONFORMITY ASSESSMENT SCHEMES
Step 4: CA options, That the BEST PCB is the Scheme Owner (SO) and need to design the CAS.
Step 5: Confirm CA approach & responsibilities, We must follow all IAF and IAS requirement, especially the MD 25 to design the CAS
Step 6: Communication: need well communicate with all providers and agents that SO is BEST PCB and cannot misusing the logo.
Step 7: Surveillance: No surveillance and three years recertification.
Step 8: Review & management of changes; this Scheme WI-22 that Change from the WI -17 to WI -20 that due to IAS finding and corrective action.
2. DEFINITIONS
2.1 Applicant: A person who has applied to be admitted into the certification process
2.2 PCB: Personnel Certification Body
2.3 APCB: Accredited Personnel Certification Body
2.4 Competence: Ability to apply knowledge and skills to achieve intended results
2.5 VV: Verification/validation
2.6 GHG: Greenhouse Gas
2.7 CFP: Carbon footprint of products
2.8 Verifier: competent and impartial person with responsibility for performing and reporting on a verification
2.9 Validator: competent and impartial person with responsibility for performing and reporting on a validation
2.10 Verifier/ validator: Based on their competence within GHG system, the Verifiers/ validators are able to initiate, plan, execute and report first, second and third party management system Verification/ validations in accordance with ISO 19011,ISO 14064-3,ISO14065,14066 and ISO 17029. The Verifier/ validators must be able to execute an Verification/ validation as a sole Verifier/ validator or as a member of an Verification/ validation team.
2.11 Lead Verifier/ validator: Who has the competence as GHG Verifier/ validator and in addition are competent to lead an team of one or more additional Verifier/ validator or technical experts. The lead Verifier/ validator is able to initiate, plan, execute and report first, second and third party in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO 14064-3, ISO14065,14066 and ISO 17029 in the role as sole one, member of a team or as team leader.
2.12 Internal Verifier/ validator: Who conduct the first party Verifier/ validator in accordance with ISO 19011 and ISO 14067 in the role as sole one, member of a team or as team leader.
3. References
3.1 Applicable documents are the most recent versions of:
3.2 ISO 14066- Greenhouse gases —Competence requirements for greenhouse gas validation teams and verification teams
3.3 ISO14064-3 Greenhouse gases —Part 3: Specification with guidance for the verification and validation of greenhouse gas statements
3.4 ISO14065 General principles and requirements for bodies validating and verifying environmental information
3.5 ISO 19011- Guidelines for Verification/validation management systems
3.6 ISO/IEC 17029-Conformity assessment — General principles and requirements for validation and verification bodies
3.7 ISO/IEC 17024- Conformity assessment — General requirements for bodies operating certification of persons;
3.8 ISO/IEC 17021 Conformity assessment — Requirements for bodies providing Verify/Validate and certification of Verification/validation - family of standards;
3.9 Applicable Verification/validation standards (see informative Appendices);
3.10 ISO/IEC 17007-Conformity assessment — Guidance for drafting normative documents suitable for use for conformity assessment, and
4. CODE of CONDUCT
4.1.1 According the BEST PCB committee on 2022 Sep 15 meeting that applicants need to check himself and sign back the form 9-Code of conduct before the real test and after the oral test by the examiner. The Lead Verifier/validator must be witness by the qualified Lead Verifier/validator with the same check list for full case including the final reports. The details is in the procedure QP-20 Principles for certification activities CL 9.
4.2 Competence
4.2.1 Knowledge and skills for all grade certification:
a. Calculation ability for the GHG or CFP for each standard (ISO 14067 or ISO14064-1 or ISO14064-2)
b. Pre-engagement activities
c. Verification/validation team selection. ( combined)
d. Verification/validation activities and techniques
e. Specific requirements for the Verification/validation
f. Validation Planning
g. Execution
h. Completion that include Evaluation of the GHG statement.
i. Conclusion and draft opinion
j. Verification/validation report (combined)
k. the evaluation of correction action plans,
4.2.2 That all in the test materials and must sign back from 9 code of conduct by the applicants that well know the scheme and need the purchase the and all relative standard.
a. Detailed knowledge of ISO 14066.
b. How to communicate with top management;
e. How to conduct interviews
f. Understand and evaluate the organizational structure (organogram);
g. How to collect and verify information and data
h. How to determine the misstatements
i. How to prepare opinion conclusions
j. How to differentiate between
; How to know types of Verification/validations: first, second and third party Verification/validation;
k. Principles, procedures and techniques of VV;
l. VV related risks and opportunities
m. How to communicate effectively with the Verification/validationee and client;
n. How to evaluate the procedures/ processes common to the other management systems;
o. How to provide added value to business improvement;
p. How to evaluate the GHG system effectiveness;
q. How to prepare and complete the opinion report.
4.2.3 Knowledge and skills for all Lead grade certification:
All the skills and knowledge listed above for the grade and additionally:
a. To manage an program according to ISO 14064-3
b. Competence required to fulfil the needs to generic knowledge and skills of an team leader according to ISO14064-3 and ISO 14066
c. How to establish, plan and execute the activities of an team;
d. How to organize and direct team members;
e. Prepare and conduct the opening and closing meeting
f. Ability to represent the team with client and Verification/validationee
g. Provide direction and guidance to team members
h. Lead the team to reach conclusions
i. Prevent and resolve conflicts
j. How to determine appropriate business improvement tools;
k. How to evaluate the GHG system effectiveness;
l. How to prepare and complete the opinion report.
5. PREREQUISITES
Level |
Education |
Work Experience |
Professional Development |
Verification/
validation Experience |
Internal
Verifier/validator |
secondary education |
at least 6 months full-time |
two days APCB Verifier/validator course |
2 man days
internal Verification/ validation |
Verifier |
secondary education |
at least 4 years full-time and a minimum of 2 years
relevant experience |
40 hours APCB Verifier/validator course |
a minimum of three complete
verification with at least nine days on-site (or fifteen days on and off
site) |
validator |
secondary education |
Same as above |
40 hours APCB Verifier/validator course |
a minimum of three complete validator with at least
nine days on-site (or fifteen days on and off site) or already qualified
verifier who only need two validator projects |
Lead Verifier
(LVe) |
secondary education |
Same as Verifier/validator grade |
Same as Verifier/validator grade |
Got the Verifier and at least 1 complete projects
as lead Verifier |
Lead
validator (LVa) |
secondary education |
Same as Verifier/validator grade |
Same as Verifier/validator grade |
Got the Validator and at least 1 complete projects
as lead validator |
Recertification Verifier |
NA |
NA |
at least 16 hours in three years |
a minimum of three complete
verification for verifier with at least nine days on-site (or fifteen days on
and off site) |
Recertification validator |
NA |
NA |
at least 16 hours in three years |
a minimum of three complete validation for validator with at least nine days
on-site (or fifteen days on and off site) |
5.1.1 Applicants for certification should have completed at least secondary education (typically all the years full-time schooling prior to university entrance). Documented evidence of the education claimed will be required.
5.1.2 As an alternative, applicants could be considered for certification if they can document 8 years full time work experience and satisfy the BEST PCB that they have achieved a satisfactory level of knowledge relevant to Management Systems Verification/validation.
5.2 Work Experience:
5.2.1 Applicants for certification for all grades with post-secondary education degree shall have at least 4 years full-time (or part time work that totals 4 years) work experience in a technical, professional or management position of accountability involving the exercise of judgement. This period shall be increased to 5 years for applicants with secondary education.
5.2.2 Applicants for certification shall provide documentary evidence of work experience; this evidence may be presented in the form of employer references giving information on work carried out and positions held.
5.3 Work Experience:
5.3.1 Applicants for certification shall have a minimum of 2 years relevant experience in the implementation, operation, and/or Verification/validation of management systems, which provides the practical knowledge necessary to effectively Verification/validation such management systems.
5.4 Training:
Applicants for certification shall have completed MS Verifier/validator training. The BEST PCB shall not require the candidates to complete the BEST PCB’s own training and as an exclusive prerequisite. The training shall cover the competence required for MS Verifier/validators in this scheme. A minimum of forty (40) hours training is required. Training can be performed by in-class courses, e-learning or other suitable learning methods.
5.5 Verification/validation Experience:
To be eligible for certification, all Verification/validation experience shall have been gained in the three-year period prior to certification. Proof for having executed the required number of Verification/validations shall be presented.
5.5.1 Verification/validations for Verifier/validator
5.5.1.1 The totality of Verification/validation experience for an applicant’s Verifier/validator grade certification shall be based on requirements of an applicable management system standard as described in the respective Annex 3: Form 3 Verification/validation log to this document. The experience shall comprise the entire Verification/validation process from preparation to reporting, in accordance with ISO 19011 or ISO/IEC 17021. This is referred to as a complete Verification/validation.
5.5.1.2 The applicant for certification shall have acted as a member of an Verification/validation team, team leader or as sole Verifier/validator on at least 4 complete Verification/validations, the total duration of which shall be a minimum of 20 days including preparation and reporting with a minimum of not less than 8 days on site.
5.5.2 Lead Verifier/validator
5.5.2.1 Applicants for Lead Verifier/validator grade certification shall satisfy all Verification/validation and competence evaluation requirements for Verifier/validator, and shall have satisfactorily performed as a team leader in at least 3 of the Verification/validations required, as described in 7.5.1.2.and 7.5.1.3 The Verification/validations in which the applicant was team leader shall cover the entire Verification/validation process from preparation to reporting in accordance with ISO 19011 or the ISO/IEC 17021 family. First party (internal Verification/validations), second party (Verification/validation of a supplier) and third party (Verification/validation by an independent organization) are acceptable Verification/validations.
6. Initial and following processes
6.2 The contract review people check the all forms and if all match the prerequisite as Cl.7 that will arrange the test examination.
Form 2 Working experience
Form 3 Verification/validation log
From 4 Training
Form 18 Witness report
From 9 Code of conducts
Form 7 Check List
Form 8 Veto ( independent review)
6.3 Surveillance: No surveillance
6.4 Suspending and withdrawing certification; that address in P-09 Suspending, withdrawing or reducing the scope of certification
6.5 Recertification
6.5.1 Recertification will perform in the time period of six months prior to expiry to six months after expiry. After this time the certificate may not be recertified, a new examination has to be passed. The new certificate (recertified) is valid for up to three years.
6.5.2 All management system (MS) certified Verifier/validators shall provide evidence of maintaining their competence periodically by recertification. Each applicant for recertification shall maintain records of professional development undertaken as described in clause 7.
6.5.3 For each re-certification period, MS Verifier/validators shall submit documentary evidence either of having performed a minimum of three complete MS Verification/validations with at least nine Verification/validation days on-site (or fifteen Verification/validation days on and off site) during the last three years. All Verification/validations shall be conducted in accordance with the principles and practices described in ISO 19011. Documentation of executed Verification/validations shall be according to the requirements in clause 7.
6.5.4 For each re-certification period, MS Lead Verifier/validators shall submit documentary evidence either of having performed a minimum of three complete MS Verification/validations with at least nine Verification/validation days on-site (or fifteen Verification/validation days on and off site) during the last three years. At least one of the Verification/validations required for re-certification shall be in the capacity of lead Verifier/validator, leading a team of at least one other Verifier/validator. All Verification/validations shall have been conducted in accordance with the principles and practices described in ISO 19011. Documentation of executed Verification/validations shall be according to the requirements in clause 7.
6.6 Professional Development
Each Verifier/validator and MS Lead Verifier/validator shall, during the three-year recertification period, undertake at least 16 hours of professional development. The development may be participation in courses or seminars, self-study or other acceptable means of professional development, and be documented to the PCB’s satisfaction prior to recertification.
6.7 Upgrade from Verifier/validator to lead Verifier/validator
6.7.1 Upgrade of certificates shall be done in conjunction with recertification.
6.7.2 An applicant who applies for upgrade of the certificate from Verifier/validator to Lead Verifier/validator, must have a valid Verifier/validator certificate, must document that the Lead Verifier/validator examination has been passed for both the written and oral part, and must provide documentation that at least one of the three Verification/validation required for rectification has been performed in the capacity of lead Verifier/validator, leading a team of at least one other Verifier/validator
7. The examination system
7.2 The examination system is flexible and allows various examination types for both written and oral examination.
7.3 Written examination: separate to M/c , calculating the GHG and the Statements and opinion reports three types
7.3.1 M/C:Based on these two part one is Verification/validation base that ISO19011 and their Appendices show the different ISO standards requirements with M/C signal answers each part minimum need 40 questions and each standard -sub group need more than 10 questions. as following
Standard (parts) |
Questions |
|
Greenhouse Gas (GHG)
Internal Verifier, Verifier, and Lead Verifier |
ISO 14064-1:2018
Specification with guidance at the organization level for quantification and
reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and removals |
60 |
ISO 14064-3:
2019 Specification with guidance for the verification and validation of
greenhouse gas statements |
20 |
|
ISO 14066:2021
Greenhouse gases — Competence requirements for greenhouse gas validation
teams and verification teams |
10 |
|
ISO17029:2019
Conformity assessment — General principles and requirements for validation
and verification bodies |
10 |
|
Certification Schemes Greenhouse Gas (GHG)
Internal Validator, Validator, and Lead Validator Certification Schemes |
ISO 14064-2:
2019 Specification with guidance at the project level for quantification,
monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emission reductions or removal
enhancements |
60 |
ISO 14064-1:2018
Specification with guidance at the organization level for quantification and
reporting of greenhouse gas emissions and removals. |
10 |
|
ISO 14064-3:
2019 Specification with guidance for the verification and validation of
greenhouse gas statements |
10 |
|
ISO17029:2019
Conformity assessment — General principles and requirements for validation
and verification bodies |
10 |
|
ISO 14066:2021
Greenhouse gases — Competence requirements for greenhouse gas validation
teams and verification teams |
10 |
|
GHG-Carbon footprint of
products (CFP) Internal Verifier, Verifier, and Lead Verifier/ Certification
Schemes |
ISO14067:2019
Carbon footprint of products — Requirements and guidelines for quantification |
60 |
ISO 14064-3:
2019 Specification with guidance for the verification and validation of
greenhouse gas statements |
10 |
|
ISO17029:2019
Conformity assessment — General principles and requirements for validation
and verification bodies |
10 |
|
ISO 14066:2021
Greenhouse gases — Competence requirements for greenhouse gas validation
teams and verification teams |
20 |
|
GHG-Carbon
footprint of products (CFP)Internal Validator, Validator, and Lead Validator
Certification Schemes |
ISO14067:2019
Carbon footprint of products — Requirements and guidelines for quantification |
60 |
ISO 14064-2:
2019 Specification with guidance at the project level for quantification,
monitoring and reporting of greenhouse gas emission reductions or removal
enhancements |
10 |
|
ISO 14064-3:
2019 Specification with guidance for the verification and validation of
greenhouse gas statements |
10 |
|
ISO17029:2019
Conformity assessment — General principles and requirements for validation
and verification bodies |
10 |
|
ISO 14066:2021
Greenhouse gases — Competence requirements for greenhouse gas validation
teams and verification teams |
10 |
Co2 for Scope A,B.C.D,E and include the assurance level.
7.3.3 The Statements and opinion reports for each standard and levels
|
Level |
Statement test
reports |
ISO 14064-1 |
Internal
Verifier |
Statement + one
internal opinion min two days |
Verifier |
Statement + Two
third party opinion min 8 days one internal opinion min two days |
|
Lead Verifier |
Need be the
qualified Verifier plus one full report and witness reports by qualified Lead
Verifier |
|
ISO 14064-2 |
Internal
Validator |
Statement + one internal
opinion |
Validator |
Statement + one
third party opinion min 5 days |
|
Lead Validator |
Need be the
qualified Validator plus one full reports and witness reports by qualified
Lead Validator |
|
ISO14067 |
Internal
Verifier |
Statement + one
internal opinion |
|
Verifier |
Statement + Two
third party opinion |
|
Lead Verifier |
Need be the
qualified Verifier plus one full report and witness reports by qualified Lead
Verifier |
Oral test is 60 mins test for the following 5 oral test to judge the candidates how to conduct the Verification/validation that including that in Cl 4.2 . with his 7.3.3 “the Statements and opinion reports” Each question with min 5 key answers that all match will got 10 points ,one missing with 8 points , two missing that 6 points and more 3 missing will got Zero points.
7.5 Passing Score
The passing score is 70 % for Lead Verifier/validator and 60 % for Verifier/validator and first party Verifier/validator. Each parts and subpart of Written examination and oral examination need more than 50 %.
8. TAKE A CERTIFICATION EXAM
8.1 Candidates will be required to arrive at least thirty (30) minutes before the beginning of the certification exam. Candidates that arrive late will not be given additional time to compensate for the late arrival, and may be denied entry to the exam room (if they arrive more than 5 minutes after the beginning of the exam scheduled time).
8.2 All candidates will need to present a valid identity card with a picture such as a driver’s license or a government ID to the invigilator.
8.3 The exam duration is 4-8 hours include the written and an oral examination.
8.4 As the exams are “open book”; candidates are only authorized to use:
.A copy of the ISO standard;
.Course notes from the Participant Handout;
.Any personal notes made by the student during the course; and
.A hard copy dictionary.
8.5 The use of electronic devices, such as laptops, cell phones, etc., is not allowed.
All attempts to copy, collude or otherwise cheat during the exam will automatically lead to a disqualification.
8.6 BEST PCB exams are available in English. For availability of the exam in a language other than English, please contact best.pcb@ BestPCB.org.
8.7 RECEIVE YOUR EXAM RESULTS
Results will be communicated by email in a period of 6 to 8 weeks, after taking the exam. The results will not include the exact grade of the candidate, only a mention of pass or fail
Candidates who successfully complete the examination will be able to apply for a certified scheme.
In case of a failure, the results will be accompanied with the list of domains in which the candidate had a low grade, to provide guidance for exams’ retake preparation.
Candidates who disagree with the exam results may file a complaint by writing to
https://www.bestPCB.org/. For more information, please refer to https://www.bestPCB.org/.
8.8 EXAM RETAKE POLICY
There is no limit on the number of times a candidate may retake an exam. However, there are some limitations in terms of allowed time-frame in between exam retakes, such as:
.If a candidate does not pass the exam on the first attempt, he/she must wait 15 days for the next attempt (1st retake). Retake fee applies.
Note: Students, who have completed the full training but failed the written exam, are eligible to retake the exam once for free within a 12 month period from the initial date of the exam.
.If a candidate does not pass the exam on the second attempt, he/she must wait 3 months (from the initial date of the exam) for the next attempt (2nd retake). Retake fee applies.
.If a candidate does not pass the exam on the third attempt, he/she must wait 6 months (from the initial date of the exam) for the next attempt (3rd retake). Retake fee applies.
After the fourth attempt, a waiting period of 12 months from the last session date is required, in order for candidate to sit again for the same exam. Regular fee applies.
For the candidates that fail the exam in the 2nd retake, BEST PCB recommends to attend an official training in order to be better prepared for the exam.
To arrange exam retakes (date, time, place, costs), the candidate needs to contact the BEST PCB partner who has initially organized the session.
8.9 CLOSING FILES
Closing a file is equivalent to rejecting a candidate’s application. As a result, when candidates request that their file be reopened, BEST PCB will no longer be bound by the conditions, standards, policies, candidate handbook or exam preparation guide that were in effect before their file was closed.
Candidates who want to request that their file be reopened must do so in writing, and pay the required fees.
8.10 EXAMINATION SECURITY
A significant component of a successful and respected professional certification credential is maintaining the security and confidentiality of the examination. BEST PCB relies upon the ethical behaviour of certificate holders and applicants to maintain the security and confidentiality of BEST PCB examinations. When someone who holds BEST PCB credentials reveals information about BEST PCB examination content, they violate the BEST PCB Code of conducts. BEST PCB will take action against individuals who violate BEST PCB Policies and the Code of conduct. Actions taken may include permanently barring individuals from pursuing BEST PCB credentials and revoking certifications from those who have been awarded the credential. BEST PCB will also pursue legal action against individuals or organizations who infringe upon its copyrights, proprietary rights, and intellectual property rights.
APPENDIX1 – Knowledge and skill
a. Detailed knowledge and understanding of all parts of ISO 14064-1,ISO14064-2,ISO 14064-3,ISO14066,ISO14065
b. General knowledge of guideline standards: ISO I7029
c. Verification/validation Principles
d. How to relate the quality Verification/validation to the organizational GHG assurance level, products, including services, uncertainty and operational processes.
e. How to determine the suitability and effectiveness of the Verification/validation
f. Understanding of competence requirements for verifier/validator and lead verifier/validator (ISO 14066 and ISO/IEC 17029family of standards)
INFORMATIVE
Additional requirements applicable to greenhouse gas validation, verification and AUP
This annex provides requirements for bodies that perform validation or verification, or AUP, when the environmental information statement relates to greenhouse gas. It contains specific requirements related to competencies and processes.
E.2 Competencies
E.2.1 General
In addition to the requirements in Clause 7 and ISO 14066, the requirements in E.2.2 to .E.2.....3. shall apply.
E.2.2 Competencies of personnel
The validation or verification body shall:
a) ensure that validators and verifiers, and, where required, technical experts, have access to up-todate information on, and have demonstrated ability to apply skills and knowledge of, greenhouse gas validation or verification processes, requirements, methodologies, activities, other relevant greenhouse gas programme provisions, and applicable legal requirements;
b) identify training needs and provide, as necessary, training on greenhouse gas validation or verification processes, requirements, methodologies, activities, and other relevant greenhouse gas programme requirements.
E.2.3 Deployment of teams
E.2.3.1 Validation/verification team knowledge
The validation/verification team shall have detailed knowledge of the applicable greenhouse gas programme, including its:
a) eligibility requirements;
b) implementation in different jurisdictions as applicable;
c) validation or verification requirements and guidelines.
E.2.3.2 Validation/verification team technical expertise
The validation/verification team shall have sufficient technical expertise to evaluate:
a) the greenhouse gas project's, organization's or product's specific greenhouse gas activity and technology;
b) identification and selection of greenhouse gas sources, sinks or reservoirs;
c) quantification, monitoring and reporting, including relevant technical and sector issues;
d) situations that can affect the materiality of the greenhouse gas statement, including typical and
atypical operating conditions.
The validation/verification team shall have expertise to evaluate the implications of financial, operational, contractual or other agreements that can affect the greenhouse gas project, organization or product boundaries, including any legal requirements related to the greenhouse gas statement.
E.2.3.3 Validation/verification team data and information auditing expertise In addition to the requirements given in 7.3.7. the following requirements apply.
The validation/verification team shall have data and information auditing expertise to evaluate the greenhouse gas statement of the greenhouse gas project, organization or product, including the ability:
a. to evaluate the greenhouse gas information system to determine whether the project proponent or organization has effectively identified, collected, analysed and reported on the data necessary to establish a credible greenhouse gas statement, and has systematically taken corrective actions to address any nonconformities related to requirements of the relevant greenhouse gas programme or standards;
b. to evaluate the impact of the various streams of data on the materiality of the greenhouse gas statement.
E.2.3.4 Specific greenhouse gas project validation team competencies
In addition to the requirements given in E.2.3.1. E.2.3.2 and E.2.3.3, the validation team shall have the expertise to assess processes, procedures and methodologies used:
a) to select, justify and quantify the baseline scenario, including underlying assumptions;
b) to determine the conservativeness of the baseline scenario;
c) to define the baseline scenario and greenhouse gas project boundaries;
d) to demonstrate equivalence between the type and level of activities, goods or services of the baseline scenario, and the greenhouse gas project;
e) to demonstrate that greenhouse gas project activities are additional to baseline scenario activities;
f) to demonstrate conformity, if appropriate, to greenhouse gas programme requirements such as
secondary effects (leakage) and permanence.
NOTE ISO 14064-2 includes requirements and guidance on the principle of conservativeness and the concept of equivalence.
In addition to the requirements given in E.2.3.1. E.2.3.2 and E.2.3.3, the validation team shall have knowledge of relevant sector trends that can have an impact on the selection of the baseline scenario.
E.2.3.5 Specific greenhouse gas project verification team competencies
In addition to the requirements given in E.2.3.1. E.2.3.2 and E.2.3.3, the project verification team shall have the expertise appropriate to assess processes, procedures or methodologies used:
a) to evaluate consistency between the validated greenhouse gas project plan and the greenhouse gas project implementation;
b) to confirm the ongoing appropriateness of the validated greenhouse gas project plan, including its baseline scenario and underlying assumptions.
E.2.3.6 Specific greenhouse gas product verification team competencies
In addition to the requirements given in E.2.3.1. E.2.3.2 and E.2.3.3, the product verification team shall have competence on:
life cycle assessment methodology;
the product category rule (PCR) or product category rule for carbon footprints (CFP-PCR) applicable to the specific verification;
the structure of the database applicable on the specific verification.
E.3 Process requirements
E.3.1 General
When fulfilling the process requirements in Clause 9 for greenhouse gas opinions, the body shall perform its engagements in accordance with the requirements of ISO 14064-3.
E.3.2 Specific conditions for the carbon footprint of products (CFP) systematic approach
When verifying a CFP that is formulated in accordance with a CFP systematic approach (see ISO 14067:2018, Annex C), the verification body shall confirm the ongoing effectiveness of the CFP system.
E.4 Outsourcing
In the absence of greenhouse gas programme prohibitions on outsourcing, the validation or verification body may outsource activities (see 7.4) but shall require the outsourced body to provide independent evidence that demonstrates its conformity to this document and with ISO 14064-3.