Competency requirements

• Applicants name to be shown on the documentation
• Applicants name must match (However shortened versions such as 'Chris' for Christopher can be accepted)
• Recognised Training Institution name to be displayed on the document
• An actual copy of the certificate/degree is required. Letters are not accepted in lieu of this.
• Completion date or issue date must be displayed
• Course title and associated level to be listed on the certificate to match the nominated coding and title within RIW
• Document/Certificate / Number
• No expiry
• For overseas/international engineering qualifications to be accepted in the RIW Program, the qualification needs to meet one of the following requirements:
  • The degree is recognised by the Washington Accord Rules. The qualification will need to be checked by using the following link: http://www.ieagreements.org. A PDF of the search result will need to be uploaded alongside a certified true copy of the degree. 
    • The search result can be downloaded by selecting the Download PDF button.
    • The issue date of the degree certificate must occur in between the "Intake Dates".
    • The "International Recognition" must state Washington Accord
  • A letter from Engineers Australia showing completion of Stage 1 competency assessment.
    • The name on the letter must match the name on the degree.
    • The occupational category must be "Professional Engineer".
    • A certified true copy of the degree certificate and the "State 1 Competency" letter must be uploaded.
  • A "Migration Skills Assessment Competency Demonstration Report" from Engineers Australia.
    • The name on the letter must match the name on the degree.
    • The "Occupation Classification" must be "Professional Engineer".
    •  A certified true copy of the degree certificate and "Migration Skills Assessment Competency Demonstration Report" must be uploaded.

Upload requirements

• Completion date - if listed on the certificate (this completion date is always used when displayed)
• If the date of completion is not shown, the certificate issue date is to be recorded

• No example provided.