See the Rules and Requirements page for the current versions of all VCS Program documents.

Below is a list of the most recently archived VCS Version 5 requirements, procedural and guidance documents, and templates. All documents are no longer in use.

For a catalog of all updates made to VCS Version 5, see the VCS Governance and Development Page.

Methodology Development and Review Process, v5.0 (PDF)Issued: 18 June 2025

The Methodology Development and Review Process document sets out procedures and rules for the development and review of new and existing methodologies under the VCS Program.

VCS Methodology Template, v5.0(DOC) Issued: 18 June 2025

Methodology template
VCS Methodology Idea Note Template, v5.0 (DOC) Issued: 18 June 2025

Template to submit a Methodology Idea Note.