Register as recognised LCA practitioner

Register as recognised LCA practitioner

A recognised LCA practitioner has the necessary knowledge and experience to independently prepare detailed and reliable LCAs of materials and products used in the construction sector. This recognition can be regarded as a first step towards qualification as an LCA reviewer.

An LCA practitioner can be recognised if they have the following work experience and knowledge:

• The LCA practitioner has sufficient work experience to independently and responsibly prepare a life cycle assessment (LCA) of materials and raw materials used in the Building & Utility and/or Civil Engineering sector
• The LCA practitioner has knowledge of construction products
• The LCA practitioner has knowledge of the Assessment Method, EN15804 and the underlying standards ISO14040/44 and ISO14025
• The LCA practitioner knows how to apply relevant PCRs

To become a recognised LCA practitioner, you must at least meet the following requirements:

• The LCA practitioner has prepared and completed at least three verified LCA reports in the past two years in accordance with the NMD Verification Protocol. These three LCA reports must meet the following conditions:
  • The reports cover at least two different material groups;
  • The LCA practitioner is the lead author of at least two reports and responsible for carrying out the LCA calculation;
  • The reports have been reviewed by at least two different, independently recognised LCA reviewers (not working for the same organisation);
• The LCA practitioner is not involved in criminal cases relating to bribery, money laundering or fraud.

Please read the conditions in the downloadable document below, where all requirements and conditions for recognition as an LCA practitioner and LCA reviewer are described in detail.

Application form Recognised LCA practitioner