Assessment for RPEQ
In line with the co-regulatory approach taken between professional engineering bodies and the Board of Professional Engineers Queensland (BPEQ), a new registration scheme was introduced in Queensland from 1 July 2008.
Under the new scheme, professional engineering bodies were invited to apply to the Board for approval of a scheme to assess requirements for registration in approved areas of engineering. The Minister for Public Works, Housing and Information and Communication Technology appointed Engineers Australia and the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) as Assessment Entities.
Details of the new registration scheme can be obtained from the BPEQ.
Assessment of Qualifications and Competencies under the new legislation
From 1 July, a successful assessment of qualifications and competencies is required before an application is lodged with the Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland for registration as a registered professional engineer of Queensland (RPEQ).
Engineers Australia will assess an engineer's qualifications and competencies in the following areas of engineering, as set out in its approved Assessment Scheme:
| aerospace | biomedical | building services | chemical | civil |
| electrical | environmental | management | mechanical | structural |
| naval architecture | ITEE |
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Application Form
for Assessment of Qualifications and Competencies for registration as a professional engineer in Queensland (RPEQ) under the Engineers Australia Approved Assessment Scheme. [The application form contains comprehensive information about the qualifications and competencies required, together with details of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements]
- the Board of Professional Engineers Queensland (BPEQ) - contact the BPEQ for information about regulation of professional engineers in Queensland and to search the registers for RPEQs.
- rpsearch - a publicly accessible database which includes professional engineers whose qualifications and competencies have been assessed under the Engineers Australia Assessment Scheme as meeting the requirements for registration as RPEQ.
Contact: If you need clarification about your application for assessment under the Engineers Australia Approved Assessment Scheme, please contact: q_assess@engineersaustralia.org.au.
