Select the scheme
Choose the ISCC scheme you want to audit and review the applicable qualification requirements.
The ISCC Academy provides the training component that supports auditors on their qualification pathway in accordance with the applicable ISCC System Documents. Find out which training courses you need to audit specific entities
Regardless of their operational area, all ISCC Auditors must meet the general qualification requirements to conduct ISCC audits. These requirements are set out in ISCC System Document 103 for ISCC EU and ISCC System Document 103 for ISCC PLUS (including the complementary System Updates), both titled Requirements for Auditors and Certification Bodies and available in the ISCC document library. Depending on the types of entities they audit, ISCC auditors must also meet additional qualification requirements.
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Select the scheme
Choose the ISCC scheme you want to audit and review the applicable qualification requirements.
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Complete core training
Gain the fundamental knowledge required for auditing entities of your chosen scheme. Pass the online test and receive your official auditor qualification attestation.
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Complete advanced training
Select relevant advanced training courses depending on the technical topics and additional requirements. Pass the online test and receive your official auditor qualification attestation.
Find out which qualifications you need to be able to audit different entities.
Before conducting ISCC EU audits, prospective auditors must meet specific qualification requirements. These include the successful completion of the EU Training, as well as passing the corresponding online test.
Since 1 January 2025, requalification is required every 3 years to ensure knowledge remains current and up to date.
Qualifications obtained before 1 January 2025 remain valid for five years.
Before conducting ISCC EU audits, auditors must:
Attendance is monitored and completion of all training elements is mandatory. The auditor qualification is valid for 3 years from the date the test is passed.
Before conducting ISCC EU audits of entities producing or handling wastes and residues, auditors must:
Before auditing individual greenhouse gas emissions calculations under ISCC EU, all auditors must:
Before conducting ISCC EU audits of entities producing or handling RFNBOs or RCFs, all auditors must must meet the following qualification criteria:
Before certifying co-processed fuels, auditors must:
Before conducting ISCC EU audits in combination with the EUDR add-on, auditors must:
Before conducting ISCC EU audits in combination with the regenerative agriculture add-on, auditors must:
Currently, there are no additional auditor requirements.
However, the EU Biomethane Training provides valuable background knowledge on biomethane supply chains, traceability, mass balance and PoS handling, and may support auditors in better understanding ISCC EU requirements. The training will become mandatory for auditors in the future.
Currently, there are no additional auditor requirements.
However, the EU Improved Biodiesel Plant Audit Procedure Training is designed to help ISCC Auditors and System Users prepare for the implementation of the ISCC EU Improved Biodiesel Plant Audit Procedure. The training will become mandatory for auditors in the future.
Before conducting ISCC PLUS audits, prospective auditors must meet specific qualification requirements. These include the successful completion of the ISCC PLUS Training, as well as passing the corresponding online test.
Since 1 January 2025, requalification is required every 3 years to ensure knowledge remains current and up to date.
Qualifications obtained before 1 January 2025 remain valid for five years.
Before conducting ISCC PLUS audits, auditors must:
Attendance is monitored and completion of all training elements is mandatory. The auditor qualification is valid for 3 years from the date the test is passed.
There are no additional auditor requirements under ISCC PLUS.
Audit requirements for entities handling wastes and residues are covered in the PLUS Training.
Before auditing individual greenhouse gas emissions calculations under ISCC EU, all auditors must:
Before conducting ISCC PLUS audits in combination with the EUDR add-on, auditors must:
Before conducting ISCC PLUS audits in combination with the regenerative agriculture add-on, auditors must:
Before conducting ISCC CORSIA audits, prospective auditors must meet specific qualification requirements.
Since 1 January 2025, requalification is required every 3 years to ensure knowledge remains current and up to date. Qualifications obtained before 1 January 2025 remain valid for five years.
Before conducting ISCC CORSIA audits, auditors must:
Attendance is monitored and completion of all training elements is mandatory. The auditor qualification is valid for 3 years from the date the test is passed.
There are no additional requirements for auditors under ISCC CORSIA.
Before conducting ISCC CFC audits, prospective auditors must meet specific qualification requirements. The auditor qualification is valid for three years from the date the test is passed.
Before conducting ISCC CFC audits, auditors must:
Attendance is monitored and completion of all training elements is mandatory. The auditor qualification is valid for 3 years from the date the test is passed.
There are no additional requirements for auditors under ISCC CFC.