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Engineers Australia | August 2023

Professional standards framework

The Engineers Australia Professional Standards Framework is the integrated system of policies, processes and resources that guide and support engineers to practice engineering ethically, competently and responsibly. It applies throughout their careers from pre-qualification through to advanced practice and executive management and leadership and is designed to set, uphold and enhance standards that protect the public and build resilience and trust in the profession.

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Engineers Australia | December 2022

Engineers Australia assessment scheme for the Board of Professional Engineers Queensland

This document details Engineers Australia’s requirements to be assessed for independent practice as a professional engineer and demonstrates how this also satisfies BPEQ’s eligibility requirements.

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Engineers Australia | September 2022

Engineers Australia submission to ACT professional engineer registration scheme

Engineers Australia's response to the proposed ACT Professional Engineer Registration Scheme 2022.

Code of ethics and guidelines on professional conduct
Engineers Australia | August 2022

Code of ethics

The Code of Ethics and Guidelines on Professional Conduct defines the values and principles that shape the decisions made, and provides a framework for members of Engineers Australia to use when exercising their judgment, in engineering practice and as members of Engineers Australia.

Engineers Australia | July 2022

Summary statement: Professional engineer

This template is designed to help you write your summary statement. A summary statement is an overview of the competencies you’ve demonstrated in each of your career episodes. 

Engineers Australia | July 2022

Summary statement: Engineering associate

This template is designed to help you write your summary statement. A summary statement is an overview of the competencies you’ve demonstrated in each of your career episodes. 

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Engineers Australia | May 2022

Occupational category description and competencies for entry to practice: Engineering Manager

This document sets out the entry-to-practice or stage 1 competency standards for assessment as an engineering manager.

NER direct assessment guide
Engineers Australia | March 2022

NER direct assessment

NER Direct assessment is open to members of Engineers Australia and non-members. This guide outlines the steps you need to take to get assessed. 

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Engineers Australia | November 2021

Construction engineer learning and development guide

A guide to engineering competency in the construction sector. Developed by Engineers Australia and the Australian Constructors Association. 

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Engineers Australia | July 2021

Guide for design practitioners and engineers

This guide covers contract terms, professional indemnity insurance and the Design and Building Practitioners Act 2020 (NSW). 

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Engineers Australia | October 2019

CPD policy

CPD can be taken in many ways including formal, structured learning as well as private study. Engineers Australia has conditions around the types of CPD you complete towards your continued membership.

CPD policy (PDF)
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Engineers Australia | April 2018

Accredited Professional Scheme

Engineers Australia's response to the Accredited Professionals Scheme Discussion Paper issued by the SA Department of Planning, Transport and Infrastructure. 

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Engineers Australia | December 2016

Victorian Building Authority Code of Conduct Protocol

Engineers Australia welcomes the development of the protocol and we further welcome the direction that the VBA is taking insofar as establishing frameworks and guides that will be available to consumers of services provided by Registered Building Professionals.

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Engineers Australia | October 2016

A Statutory Registration Scheme for Victorian Engineers

Engineers Australia would like to thank the Victorian Government for their leadership in advancing registration of engineers in Australia. Engineering is one of the few professions in Australia without a national approach to registration to ensure the qualifications and experience of all practitioners, both national and international, is at the appropriate level for the engineering service delivered.

Engineers Australia | June 2012

Stage 2 competency standard for professional engineers

The Stage 2 Competency Standards are the profession's expression of the knowledge and skill base, engineering application abilities, and professional skills, values and attitudes that must be demonstrated in order to practise independently or unsupervised.

Engineers Australia | June 2012

Stage 2 competency standard for engineering technologists

The Stage 2 Competency Standards are the profession's expression of the knowledge and skill base, engineering application abilities, and professional skills, values and attitudes that must be demonstrated in order to practise independently or unsupervised as an engineering technologist.

Engineers Australia | June 2012

Stage 2 competency standard for engineering associates

The Stage 2 Competency Standards are the profession's expression of the knowledge and skill base, engineering application abilities, and professional skills, values and attitudes that must be demonstrated in order to practise independently or unsupervised as an engineering associate.

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