Chartered Status
Chartered Status is exclusive to Engineers Australia. It is a professional credential recognised by government, business and the general public worldwide.
It certifies you practice in a competent, independent and ethical manner and indicates you are a leader in your field.
Chartered Status represents:
- the highest standards of professionalism;
- leadership;
- up-to-date expertise;
- quality and safety; and
- the ability to undertake independent practice.
Chartered Status is open to all Professional Engineers, Engineering Technologists and Engineering Officers. The Chartered title (Bye-law 24) may be held by those in the Member and Fellow grades in each occupational category: Chartered Professional Engineer (CPEng), Chartered Engineering Technologist (CEngT), and Chartered Engineering Officer (CEngO).
Members admitted to Chartered Status through current criteria and procedures that can be shown to be equivalent, may carry their Chartered title with the suffix (current year) - for example CPEng 2002-03, shown on their membership card. The date will advance from membership year to membership year, so long as you meet the requirements current in that year - see auditing for Chartered Status.
To achieve Chartered Status you must be able to demonstrate specified competencies at Stage 2 (experienced practitioner) level. The Chartered Status application process is a competency-based assessment with two steps:
- the preparation of an Engineering Practice Report linking your work experience to the Stage 2 engineering competencies; and
- a professional interview conducted by senior practitioners from the area of practice.
The current assessment fee for Chartered Status is AUD$550 (inc GST). This fee is not refundable.
Once Chartered Status has been obtained, practitioner's will need to meet the ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) and practice requirements. Chartered Members will also have to undergo auditing of their CPD activities.
Re-admission to Chartered Status
If you have previously held Chartered Status, you may need to apply for re-admission to Chartered Status.
More Information
For further information, application forms, National Assessor contacts and statutory declaration forms please refer to the following:
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Chartered Status Applicant's Handbook
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Chartered Status Brochure
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Stage 2 Australian Engineering Competency Standards
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Application Form - Chartered Status
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Application Form - Chartered Status Re-admission
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Statutory Declaration for Chartered Applicants
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Mature Experienced Engineers Pathway
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Engineers Australia’s National Accredited Assessors
Chartered Status workshops are run by the Divisions of Engineers Australia to explain and assist you with your application. Contact your nearest Division office for details.
