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EA · Engineering
Engineers Australia
EA assesses engineering qualifications and Stage 1 competency through international accords, Australian-accredited qualifications or a Competency Demonstration Report.
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Assessment categories
Choose the pathway before preparing documents.
Australian accredited engineering qualification
Competency Demonstration Report
Relevant skilled employment and overseas engineering PhD add-ons
Representative occupations
Civil, structural, mechanical, electrical, electronics and chemical engineersEngineering technologists and engineering associatesEngineering managers and designated engineering specialisations
This is a practical summary, not the complete legislative occupation list. Confirm the authority against the current Home Affairs instrument.
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Decision-critical evidence
The title on a reference letter is never enough.
Confirm whether the qualification is covered by the relevant accord
CDR normally includes three Career Episodes, a Summary Statement and CPD
English, identity, qualification and transcript evidence must meet EA format
Engineering Manager generally requires relevant skilled employment assessment
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Application sequence
EA assessment process
Choose occupational category and Accord/CDR pathway
Prepare qualification evidence or an original CDR
Lodge online, optionally adding employment assessment or Fast Track
Respond to requests and receive the outcome letter
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Checked 30 July 2026
Budget for the correct pathway, not only the base fee.
2026–27 incl-GST fees: Australian qualification $346.50, Accord $555.50, standard CDR $1,034; add-ons cost extra.
The clock commonly depends on a complete application and may pause or restart after further-information requests.
XIVisa document strategy
Enquire about this assessmentPrepare the EA application around the later visa objective.
We can review the nominated occupation, assessment pathway, qualification relevance, employment evidence and the dates that may be usable in the later EOI or visa application.