Engineers Australia (EA) assesses engineering qualification & employment through pathways matched to the qualification's accreditation status and the applicant's occupational category.
Who Needs This Assessment?
Any engineer applying for a points-tested visa — including Subclass 189 (Skilled Independent), Subclass 190 (Skilled Nominated), or Subclass 491 (Skilled Work Regional) — or employer-sponsored visas including Subclass 186 (Employer Nomination Scheme) and Subclass 494 (Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional Visa), must hold a valid EA skills assessment outcome letter before proceeding.
Assessment Pathways
Accord pathways
Qualification-based pathways apply when your degree is from a program accredited under the relevant international agreement.
- Washington Accord: Professional Engineers, typically with a four-year bachelor's degree from an accredited program in a signatory country.
- Sydney Accord: Engineering Technologists, typically with a three-year degree completed from a signatory country.
- Dublin Accord: Engineering Associates, typically with a two-year advanced diploma or associate qualification completed from a signatory country.
Competency Demonstration Report (CDR)
The CDR pathway is for engineers whose qualifications are not covered by an Accord, including non-signatory-country or non-accredited programs. Applicants demonstrate competency through:
- Three Career Episodes describing engineering work and applied competencies
- A Summary Statement cross-referencing the episodes to EA competency elements
- A Continuing Professional Development (CPD) list
English Language Requirements
Applicants can demonstrate English proficiency through an accepted test. The minimum scores required by Engineers Australia are:
| Component | IELTS | TOEFL iBT | PTE Academic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Listening | 6 | 12 | 50 |
| Reading | 6 | 13 | 50 |
| Writing | 6 | 21 | 50 |
| Speaking | 6 | 18 | 50 |
Occupations Assessed by Engineers Australia
Professional Engineers (22)
- Aeronautical Engineer
- Agricultural Engineer
- Biomedical Engineer
- Chemical Engineer
- Civil Engineer
- Electrical Engineer
- Electronics Engineer
- Environmental Engineer
- Geotechnical Engineer
- Industrial Engineer
- Materials Engineer
- Mechanical Engineer
- Mining Engineer
- Transport Engineer
- Petroleum Engineer
- Production or Plant Engineer
- Structural Engineer
- Telecommunications Engineer
- Telecommunications Field Engineer
- Telecommunications Network Engineer
- Naval Architect
- Engineering Professionals nec.
Engineering Technologists (1)
- Engineering Technologist
Engineering Managers (1)
- Engineering Manager
Engineering Associates (6)
- Building and Engineering Technicians nec.
- Civil Engineering Draftsperson
- Electrical Engineering Draftsperson
- Mechanical Engineering Draftsperson
- Telecommunications Network Planner
- Telecommunications Technical Officer or Technologist
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