EA

Updated on 02 Jan 2025

Description : 

Engineers Australia (EA) is the designated assessing authority for engineering occupations for skilled migration to Australia. Here's a breakdown of the eligibility, requirements, and application fees for their skill assessment:  

Eligibility:

To be eligible for a skills assessment with Engineers Australia, you generally need to meet the following criteria:

• Relevant Engineering Qualification: You must hold an engineering degree, diploma, or equivalent qualification that matches one of the four occupational categories recognized by Engineers Australia:
  • • Professional Engineer: Typically requires a four-year Bachelor's degree in engineering.
    • Engineering Technologist: Usually requires a three-year Bachelor's degree in engineering technology.
    • Engineering Associate: Generally requires a two-year Associate Degree or Advanced Diploma in engineering.
    • Engineering Manager: This category is for experienced engineers in management roles.  
      
      
• English Language Proficiency:
  All applicants applying to have their skills assessed by Engineers Australia are required to provide evidence of their English language competency through one of the following tests:
  IELTS, TOEFL iBT and PTE ACADEMIC results must not be more than 2 years old at the time your application is submitted.
  
  

  	IELTS	TOEFL iBT	PTE
  Listening	6	12	50
  Reading	6	13	50
  Writing	6	21	50
  Speaking	6	18	50

   
  Relevant Work Experience (depending on the pathway): While not always mandatory for all pathways, relevant work experience can be crucial, especially for the Competency Demonstration Report (CDR) pathway and for assessing skilled employment. Work experience gained after the qualification relevant to your nominated occupation is usually considered.

Requirements:

The specific requirements depend on your chosen assessment pathway, which is primarily determined by your engineering qualifications. The main pathways are:  

For Applicants with Accredited Qualifications (covered by International Accords):

• Australian Qualification: If your engineering qualification is accredited by Engineers Australia (check their list of accredited programs).
• Washington Accord: If your degree is from a country that is a signatory to the Washington Accord (for Professional Engineers).  
• Sydney Accord: If your qualification is from a country that is a signatory to the Sydney Accord (for Engineering Technologists).  
• Dublin Accord: If your qualification is from a country that is a signatory to the Dublin Accord (for Engineering Associates).  

How to Apply:

The application process is generally online through the Engineers Australia portal. You will need to create an account, select the appropriate assessment pathway, fill in your details, upload the required documents, and pay the application fee.  

It is highly recommended to carefully review the Engineers Australia Migration Skills Assessment booklet and the specific requirements for your chosen pathway on their official website to ensure you provide all the necessary information and documentation.

Apply under Australian Qualification Pathway 

Apply under Washington Accord 

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Requirements for Accredited Qualification Pathways generally include:

• Identification Documents: Passport bio-page
• Academic Qualification Documents: Degree certificate, official academic transcripts
• CV/Resume: A detailed CV outlining your engineering education and work experience.
• English Language Proficiency Evidence: Test results (IELTS, TOEFL iBT, or PTE.

For Applicants with Non-Accredited Qualifications:

• Competency Demonstration Report (CDR) Pathway: This pathway is for applicants whose qualifications are not from accredited programs or signatory countries of the Accords, or if they are seeking assessment in an occupation different from their accredited qualification.

Requirements for the CDR Pathway include all the above, plus:

• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Statement: A list of your CPD activities in a table format.  
• Three Career Episodes: Detailed written accounts (1000-2500 words each) of specific engineering projects or experiences where you applied your engineering knowledge and skills. Each episode should focus on a different aspect of your experience and demonstrate the required competencies for your nominated occupation.  
• Summary Statement: A document where you cross-reference the competencies required for your nominated occupation to the specific paragraphs in your Career Episodes.
• Employment References (if claiming skilled employment): Letters from employers on official letterhead, detailing your position, duties, start and end dates of employment, and signed by an authorized supervisor. Payslips may also be required.  

Fees: Assessment fees and additional services | Engineers Australia

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