How to Apply for a Skill Assessment with Engineers Australia?

Are you an engineer who plans to migrate to Australia? Before you start your journey towards Australian immigration, here is some important information you need to know as an engineer. 

 

If your skills are not assessed by a relevant assessing body, you cannot apply for skilled migration visas in Australia.

 

If you are an engineer, the relevant skill assessment body is Engineers Australia. Don’t know about what a skill assessment or Engineers Australia is and how to get a skill assessment? This blog has got you covered.

 

What is a Skill Assessment?

A skills assessment refers to the assessment of an employee’s qualifications, skills, and work experience required for a specific job. So, if you want to migrate to Australia as a skilled worker, you must have your skills assessed by an authorized body.  

 

There are various skill assessment bodies approved by the Australian Government that make sure that your skills meet the standards of the relevant occupation. Engineers Australia is also one of them. Let’s know more about it.

 

What is an Engineers Australia Skill Assessment?

Engineers Australia is a skill assessment body approved by the Australian Government. It assesses the skills, qualifications and work experience of engineers who want to migrate to Australia. 

 

Engineers Australia is responsible for assessing applicants with both accredited qualifications and non-accredited qualifications under the following pathways:

 

1. Accredited Qualification Pathway.

Accredited qualifications are assessed under the following pathways:

• Australian Qualifications
• Washington Accord Qualifications
• Sydney Accord Qualifications
• Dublin Accord Qualifications

2. Non-Accredited Qualification Pathway.

Non-accrediated qualifications are assessed under the Competency Demonstration Report (CDR) pathway. 

 

How to Apply for a Skills Assessment Engineers Australia?

 Applying for a migration skills assessment consists of the following steps:

• Step 1: Check Your Qualification
• Step 2: Understand the Occupational Categories
• Step 3: Choose an Assessment Pathway
• Step 4: Prepare Your Application
• Step 5: Submit Your Application
• Step 6: Receive your Assessment Outcome

 

 

Let’s discuss each step in detail. 

 

Step 1: Check Your Qualification

The first step is to check to see if your engineering degree is recognised by the following Accords. 

 

• The Washington Accord
• The Sydney Accord 
• The Dublin Accord
• Australian Qualification pathway

 

These Accords guarantee that your degree satisfies international standards for engineering education. If these Accords recognise your qualification, you can proceed with the appropriate assessment procedure. 

If not, you might have to apply via the Competency Demonstration Report (CDR) pathway. Furthermore, to verify whether your qualifications are accredited, visit the International Engineering Alliance’s qualification checker. 

 

Step 2: Understand the Occupational Categories

Engineers Australia assesses applicants based on four occupational categories, which include Professional Engineer, Engineering Technologist, Engineering Associate and Engineering Manager. 

You’ll work in one of these occupational categories based on your qualifications and skills. Furthermore, each category has its own set of requirements and conditions, so it’s important to identify which category aligns with your qualifications and experience.

 

Step 3: Choose an Assessment Pathway

There are several pathways for assessment, depending on your qualifications. These pathways include Washington Accord, Dublin Accord, Sydney Accord and Australian qualification.

 

Dublin Accord: Choose this pathway if you have an accredited qualification from a country under the Dublin Accord.

 

Sydney Accord: Choose this pathway if you have an accredited qualification from a country that falls under the Sydney Accord.

 

Washington Accord: Choose this pathway if 

• You have an accredited degree from a country that falls under the Washington Accord. 
• You have a French engineering degree under the CTI agreement.

 

Australian Qualification Pathway: Choose the Australian Qualifications Pathway if:

• Engineers Australia has accredited your qualification, and
• You started your degree during or after the year of accreditation commencement.

 

Competency Demonstration Report (CDR) Pathway: Choose the CDR pathway if:

• You have non-accredited qualifications.
• You have accredited qualifications but want to be evaluated for a different occupation than the degree title.
• You are applying for an engineering manager.
• You have a provisionally-accredited Australian qualification or,

• Your degree is not accredited and you have additional engineering qualifications. 

 

Step 4: Prepare Your Application

To prepare your application for skill assessment, read all the requirements for the assessment type you’ve chosen. After that, gather and organize all the documents you need. 

You can also read the detailed information available on the publication: how to prepare your migration skills assessment application. It explains the following things:

 

• Required documents for your selected assessment pathway.
• English language requirements
• Ethical standards you need to follow in your application.

 

Step 5: Submit Your Application

Follow these steps to apply for your migration skills assessment with Engineers Australia:

 

• Create an online account on the official website of Engineers Australia. 
• Once you have created your account, you’ll get your account ID via email.
• Log in to your account and, from the menu, select migration skills assessment.
• Choose your assessment pathway and provide all the information.
• Then, upload all the required documents and submit your application.
• Once your application is submitted, you’ll get a confirmation email. 

 

Step 6: Receive your Assessment Outcome

Engineers Australia will send you an email confirming the status of your application. If they approve your application, you’ll also get a migration skills assessment outcome letter. You can use this outcome letter for migration purposes later on. 

 

Moreover, if you want to verify the outcome letter, you can do it by logging into the Engineers Australia portal.

 

Keep in mind that your skill assessment letter will remain valid for an indefinite period with Engineers Australia. However, if you want to confirm its validity for migration visa applications, check the Department of Home Affairs website.

 

Engineers Australia Skill Assessment Processing Time

The processing time varies depending on several factors. Look at the table below for the average processing time of applications submitted under different pathways:

 

Assessment Type	Standard Processing Time	Fast Track (Processing Time)
Competency Demonstration Report (CDR)	12 Weeks	20 Working Days
Accredited Australian Qualifications	8 Weeks	18 Working Days
Washington Accord Qualifications	8 Weeks	18 Working Days
Sydney Accord Qualifications	8 Weeks	18 Working Days
Dublin Accord Qualifications	8 Weeks	18 Working Days

 

Engineers Australia Skill Assessment Fee Structure

Below, I’ve mentioned the fee structure for different assessment types.

 

1. Competency Demonstration Report (CDR) Assessment Fees

 

Assessment Type	Fee (Exclusive GST) AUD	Fee (Inclusive GST) AUD
Standard Competency Demonstration Report	810.00	891.00
Competency Demonstration Report + Relevant Skilled Employment Assessment	1,178.00	1,295.80
Competency Demonstration Report + Overseas Ph.D. Assessment	1,040.00	1,144.00
Competency Demonstration Report + Relevant Skilled Employment Assessment + Overseas Ph.D. Assessment	1,408.00	1,548.80

 

2. Australian Accredited Engineering Qualification Assessment Fees

 

Assessment Type	Fee (Exclusive GST) AUD	Fee (Inclusive GST) AUD
Australian Engineering Qualification Assessment	270.00	297.00
Australian Engineering Qualification Assessment + Relevant Skilled Employment Assessment	638.00	701.80
Australian Engineering Qualification Assessment + Overseas Ph.D. Assessment	500.00	550.00
Australian Engineering Qualification Assessment + Relevant Skilled Employment Assessment + Overseas Ph.D. Assessment	868.00	954.80

 

3. International Accords Qualification Assessment Fees

 

Assessment Type	Fee (Exclusive GST) AUD	Fee (Inclusive GST) AUD
Washington/Sydney/Dublin Accord Qualification Assessment	437.00	480.70
Washington/Sydney/Dublin Accord Qualification Assessment + Relevant Skilled Employment Assessment	805.00	885.50
Washington/Sydney/Dublin Accord Qualification Assessment + Overseas Ph.D. Assessment	667.00	733.70
Washington/Sydney/Dublin Accord Qualification Assessment + Relevant Skilled Employment Assessment + Overseas Ph.D. Assessment	1,035.00	1,138.50

 

4. Additional Assessment Services Fees

 

Assessment Type	Fee (Exclusive GST) AUD	Fee (Inclusive GST) AUD
Separate Relevant Skilled Employment Assessment	418.00	459.80
Separate Overseas Ph.D. Assessment	280.00	308.00
Separate Relevant Skilled Employment Assessment + Overseas Ph.D. Assessment	648.00	712.80

 

Final Thoughts

Engineers Australia assess your skills, qualifications and work experience to make sure that you meet the Australian job market standards. So, you must have a positive skills assessment in order to apply for skilled migration visas. 

 

However, if you need any help for submitting a flawless application at Engineers Australia, it is better to get professional assistance. Contact us at The Migration and allow our team to facilitate you with the skilled migration process. 

 

Frequently Asked Questions on Skills Assessment with Engineers Australia

What is Engineers Australia skill assessment?

Engineers Australia is a skill assessment body authorised by the Department of Home Affairs.  It is used to assess the qualifications, skills, and experience of engineers who want to work in Australia. Therefore, engineers must have a migration skills assessment outcome letter from Engineers Australia before applying for a skilled visa in Australia.

How much time do Engineers Australia take for skill assessment?

It usually takes four weeks to complete an assessment. You’ll receive notification about the status of your application through your portal account. 

What are the documents required by engineers in Australia for skill assessment?

Here is the list of documents required for an Engineers Australia skill assessment.

• Recent color photograph 
• Passport bio-page scan.
• CV/Resume.
• Change of name evidence (If applicable)
• English proficiency test result (IELTS, TOEFL, or PTE)