Competency Requirements

• Name on the certificate to match the name in the system (shortened versions accepted, e.g. 'Chris' accepted for Christopher)
• RTO Name and Logo to be displayed on the document
• An actual copy of the certificate/degree is required. Letters are not accepted in lieu of this.
• The completion date or issue date must be displayed
• Course title and associated level to be listed on the certificate to contain any of the following wording - Master’s Degree in Engineering
• Any Master of Engineering degree is accepted regardless of the field
• Document / Certificate / Number must be indicated on the certificate
• 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: https://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" or "Engineering Technologist".

    • A certified true copy of the degree certificate and the "State 1 Competency" letter must be uploaded

  • A Membership letter from Engineers Australia

  • Chartered Professional Letter from Engineers Australia

  • An Affiliate Certificate from Engineers Australia

  • 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" or "Engineering Technologist".

    • A certified true copy of the degree certificate and "Migration Skills Assessment Competency Demonstration Report" must be uploaded.

Upload Requirements

• Award date = Issue date/Completion date (If the Completion date is indicated on the certificate it must be used instead of Issue date)
• No Expiry

• No example provided.