This page outlines Engineers Australia's migration skills assessment process for overseas engineers seeking to work in Australia. It describes the six-step application process, four assessment pathways, eligibility criteria, and required documentation for obtaining a formal skills assessment outcome letter.
Important note
Engineers Australia does not provide migration advice or award migration points. Applicants must contact the Department of Home Affairs for visa-related questions and to verify how long the assessment letter is valid for migration purposes. Assessment outcome letters are valid indefinitely with Engineers Australia. Applicants can request outcome reviews or appeals if they disagree with assessment decisions. The qualification checker tool on the International Engineering Alliance website can verify if qualifications are accredited under the Accords."
Eligibility Criteria
6 criteria- Must have engineering qualifications from an accredited institution or meeting specific Accord standards
- Qualification must be from a country that is a full signatory to one of the relevant Accords (Washington, Sydney, or Dublin Accord)
- Program must have been completed in or after the year the country became an Accord signatory
- Program must be fully accredited (provisional accreditation is not sufficient)
- Must meet English language requirements as specified in the assessment pathway
- Must demonstrate competency against Engineers Australia standards for the nominated occupation
- Qualification certificates and transcripts (specific requirements depend on assessment pathway)
- Proof of English language proficiency
- Competency Demonstration Report (CDR) if applying via CDR pathway
- Evidence of work experience and skills (varies by pathway)
- All documents must be uploaded through the online portal
- See detailed 'Prepare your migration skills assessment application' publication for complete pathway-specific document list