Chartered Engineer | Engineering Career Progress | Engineers Australia

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Make your mark on the engineering profession with a Chartered credential.

Earn your status as a Chartered engineer. See your work recognised by your peers, and earn your status as a Chartered engineer. As well as the mark of excellence, you'll gain:

Global recognition - Chartered engineers are recognised throughout the world over for their skills and their professionalism. Chartered is your ticket to global recognition and working abroad.
Career progression - Looking for a senior or consulting role? By demonstrating your skills with a Chartered credential, you gain a competitive edge and show commitment to the highest professional standards.
Leadership development - Chartered engineers are peer-assessed against industry-recognised standards. You’ll be benchmarked against the best across 16 key competencies, spanning technical, management and communication skills.

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How many years of experience do you have?

Becoming Chartered puts a concrete value to the work you’ve already done - particularly if you’re already an Engineers Australia member and a practising engineer for five years or more.

Why wait? You may already have what it takes to be Chartered.

Start your self-assessment online here. You can manage the entire process online now.

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Start the 6 step process with your self assessment

Become Chartered - The Six Step Process

You can manage the entire Chartered process online, starting with the Self-Assessment.

Step 6 - Chartered

Learn about the Chartered Areas of Practice

Key resources & help relating to Chartered Status

Find out what options are available to you

Chartered Information Sessions

The information sessions provide an overview of the Chartered process and the application process followed by an audience Q&A session.

Upcoming sessions are listed below, or refer to your local event listings for further information:

How to become a Chartered Engineer Information Session: 12.30pm AEST, Tuesday 11 August
Chartered for Graduates: 5.30pm AEST, Wednesday 12 August
Becoming Chartered with Over 15 Years of Experience: 12.30pm AEST, Thursday 13 August
Continuing Professional Developlment (CPD): 12.30pm AEST, Wednesday 19 August
Chartered Evidence Workshop: 5.30pm AEST, Wednesday 19 August
How to become a Chartered Engineer Information Session: 5.30pm AEST, Tuesday 25 August
Becoming Chartered with Over 15 Years of Experience: 12.30pm AEST, Tuesday 1 September
How to become a Chartered Engineer Information Session: 5.30pm AEST, Wednesday 2 September
Chartered Evidence Workshop: 5.30pm AEST, Thursday 10 September
How to become a Chartered Engineer Information Session: 5.30pm AEST, Thursday 10 September
Continuing Professional Development (CPD): 12.30pm AEST, Friday 11 September

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