The AGIC Rating Scheme is a governance mechanism for the AGIC Rating Tool that:

• Registers and supports award applicants
• Provides the functions for independently verifying submitted applications
• Recommends awards to the AGIC Board for ratification
• Provides an arm’s length mechanism for system verification and award/rating appeals that adds credibility to, and builds community confidence in, the rating scheme; and
• Issues awards.  

The AGIC Rating Scheme covers the methodology required to secure a rating for a range of infrastructure projects including:

• Roads, rail, bridges and tunnels
• Ports, wharves or boating
• Airport airside facilities
• Distribution grids (pipes, poles, wires)
• Water or resource management
• Water infrastructure
• Waterway or foreshore management
• Preparatory civil works for other types.