Australian Engineering Competency Standards Stage 2 - Proposed Revision for 2012

A revision of the Stage 2 Competency Standards is currently underway. Member comments are invited on the Consultation Draft paper. To view the draft paper and comment please click here

Stage 1 Competency Assessment

Important Announcement

FEE INCREASE - Please note that from 1 July 2012, the Stage 1 Assessment fee will be increased as follows:

• for applications lodged outside of Australia: AUD 600.00
• for applications lodged within Australia: AUD 600.00 + GST = AUD 660.00

Updated version of the Stage 1 Guide including the application form reflecting the new fees will be available from this webpage sometime in June.

You need to complete a Stage 1 Competency Assessment if your engineering qualification is not accredited or recognised by Engineers Australia. Examples include:

• Australian engineering qualifications that have not been accredited or approved by Engineers Australia

• Engineering qualifications from overseas countries from which Engineers Australia does not recognise the qualifications

• Qualifications in fields related to engineering, not recognised by Engineers Australia, who have substantial experience in engineering work.

Overseas residents seeking assessment of their engineering qualifications by Engineers Australia for the purpose of immigration to Australia should visit the Migration Skills Assessment page. 

See a full list of accredited or recognised programs.

I have an accredited Australian qualification

You do not need further assessment. You are eligible to join Engineers Australia as a Graduate Member in your occupational classification. 

I have an un-accredited Australian engineering qualification

You will need to complete Stage 1 Assessment if:

• Your engineering qualification is not recognised or accredited with Engineers Australia
• You have completed postgraduate engineering qualifications following an unaccredited first qualification or unrecognised overseas qualification
• You have a combination of qualifications and significant responsible experience.

I have an overseas engineering qualification

You do not need to complete a Stage 1 Assessment if your qualification is accredited under one of the following accords:

• Professional Engineer – Washington Accord
• Engineering Technologist – Sydney Accord
• Engineering Associate  - Dublin Accord

Engineers Australia has indicated an intention to apply for Provisional Signatory status in the Dublin Accord in 2011. This will apply to Engineering Associates, recognised in some jurisdictions as Engineering Technicians, who would become Associate Graduates.

You do need to complete an assessment if your overseas engineering qualification is not accredited under one of these accords. This assessment may take one of two forms:

1. Migration Skills Assessment: if you will be using the assessment to apply for permanent migration to Australia. A positive outcome is accepted as evidence of a required qualification for the purposes of an application for membership and registration.
    
2. Stage 1 Assessment: if you want to join Engineers Australia or register on an Australian National Engineering Register. This will not fully meet the requirements for Migration Skills Assessment - for example, MSA requires more rigorous evidence of English Language competency and stricter evidence of employment claimed in CV.

Applying for a Stage 1 Assessment

Guidelines and application forms for a Stage 1 Competency Assessment can be downloaded below:

The Guide to Assessment of Eligibility for Membership (Stage 1 Competency) (PDF 7MB)

Queries

Still not sure? Contact our Assessment Team for more information.

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Stage 2 Competency Assessment

If you wish to apply for registration on a National Engineering Register or get Chartered Status, you may need to undergo a Stage 2 competency assessment.
 

I am not a member of Engineers Australia

You do not need to join Engineers Australia to register on the National Engineering Registers, however you will need to satisfy the requirements to be registered.

If you choose to join Engineers Australia, you will also achieve membership and Chartered Status along the way. Members are provided with additional help and advice in preparing to meet these requirements. Professional Development Programs and CPEng workshops are normally only available to members.

• Application and assessment for Chartered Status and registration is detailed in the Chartered Status Handbook (PDF 1Mb)
   

I am a member of Engineers Australia, but not a Chartered member

You must apply for Chartered Status in your occupational category. Registration will be achieved along with Chartered status. You must indicate clearly on your application the area(s) of practice you require.

• Learn more about Chartered Status
• Application and assessment for Chartered Status and registration is detailed in the Chartered Status Handbook (PDF 1Mb)
   

I am a member of an overseas engineering association

You can check whether your overseas engineering association has a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) with Engineers Australia.

If an agreement is in place, the Mutual Recognition Agreement Application Form (PDF 156kb) explains what recognition is available and provides details of additional documents, such as CV or Record of CPD Activities that might be required.

I am a current Chartered member

If you are a current Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng), you need only provide an application for registration on NPER. An up-to-date CV and a record of recent CPD are not necessary, but can be submitted for our records.

A current Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng) will have achieved CPEng since 1995 or will have been granted a satisfactory CPD and Practice Audit outcome within the last five years. (All persons registered on the NPER meet these criteria.)

Members who are not on the NPER can check their CPEng status by logging in as a Member. On MyPage, select "Update My Contact Details" and then "Membership".  Against "Chartered Status" it will state Not Current or give a date if the Member is a current CPEng.

A CPEng may apply to become current by volunteering for a CPD and Practice Audit. Alternatively, you may apply for registration on NPER directly. The documentation and process is similar for most areas of practice. For full details visit the National Engineering Registration Board website.

If you are a Chartered Engineering Technologist, you may apply for registration on NETR. An up-to-date CV and a record of recent CPD are not necessary, but can be submitted for our records.

If you are a Chartered Engineering Associate, you may apply for registration on NEAR. An up-to-date CV and a record of recent CPD are not necessary, but can be submitted for our records.

Applying for a Stage 2 Assessment

For information on applying for a Stage 2 Assessment, please see the Chartered Status Handbook (PDF 1Mb).

From July 2012 Stage 2 Assessments will be managed through the eChartered system. For more information visit the eChartered website.

Queries

Still not sure? Contact our eChartered Team for more information.

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