Assessment of Qualifications and Competencies

Eligibility for Membership (Stage 1 Competency) Assessment

For applications lodged within Australia (includes GST)

• Eligibility for Membership (Stage 1 Competency) Assessment Fee: $748.00
• Eligibility for Membership (Stage 1 Competency) Assessment Review Fee: $308.00
• Eligibility for Membership (Stage 1 Competency) Assessment Appeal Fee: $583.00

 For applications lodged outside Australia

• Eligibility for Membership (Stage 1 Competency) Assessment Fee: $680.00
• Eligibility for Membership (Stage 1 Competency) Assessment Review Fee: $280.00
• Eligibility for Membership (Stage 1 Competency) Assessment Appeal Fee: $530.00

The usual turnaround time is about 4 weeks depending on our workload and the condition of the application. Please refrain from contacting Engineers Australia within this timeframe, as it will further delay processing time for all applications.

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

• Candidates holding Australian engineering qualifications that have not been accredited or approved by Engineers Australia
   
• Candidates holding engineering qualifications from overseas countries from which Engineers Australia does not recognise the qualifications
   
• Candidates holding qualifications in engineering or fields related to engineering, which are not recognised by Engineers Australia, but who may have post-graduate qualifications in engineering and 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 member in your occupational category.

Find out more about Engineer Australia Membership

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

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:

• 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.
   
• 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.

To access our online application system, you will need an EA ID.  If you do not already have an EA ID you will need to register for one. Registration requests can be made online.

Online Application

Download the Stage 1 Guide for details on the assessment of eligibility for membership using the online application process (Stage 1 Competency).

You will also need to view the Stage 1 Competency Standards in conjunction with the Stage 1 Guide.

Queries

Still not sure? Contact us for more information.

Please refer to our Stage 1 Guide for information about the review and appeals processes.

If you wish to apply for a Review of your Eligibility for Membership Assessment please use the following application form: Stage1 Review

If you wish to apply for an Appeal of your Eligibility for Membership Assessment please use the following application form: Stage1 Appeal

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 do want to achieve Chartered Status then you will need to join Engineers Australia and be at the grade of Full Member (MIEAust, TMIEAust or AMIEAust Please refer to the Chartered section of this website to find out more.

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

You must apply for Chartered Membership 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 Membership 
   
• Application and assessment for Chartered Membership and registration is detailed in the Chartered section of this website

 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 and you are eligible to apply through the Mutual Recognition Agreement. Login and apply now.

I am a current Chartered member

If you are a current Chartered Engineer and your CPD and Practice Review is up-to-date, you can apply for registration on the NER. 

Please refer to the National Engineering Register.

Application and assessment for Chartered Membership and registration is detailed in the Chartered section of this website.

Queries

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