What is a CDR Migration Skill Assessment?
A Migration Skill Assessment is a process used to evaluate if an individual's qualifications, skills, and work experience meet the standards required for a specific profession in a destination country. It is a crucial step for skilled professionals seeking to migrate, often required for visa applications.
Question 1: Which organization is responsible for conducting the Migration Skill Assessment for various engineering professions?
Answer: The Institute of Engineers Australia, commonly referred to as Engineers Australia or EA, serves as the designated assessing authority for the majority of engineering occupations. However, it's important to note that Computer Science Engineers and ICT professionals are not assessed by Engineers Australia.
 Question 2: What are the occupational categories in engineering that are assessed by Engineers Australia?
Answer: Engineers Australia evaluates four primary occupational categories within the engineering sector in Australia. These are: Professional Engineer, Engineering Technologist, Engineering Associate; Engineering Manager.
Additionally, for migration purposes, the category of Engineering Manager is also recognized and assessed by Engineers Australia. After this video, we will provide detailed information on the educational requirements and key areas of responsibility necessary for filing a Migration Skill Assessment under each of these categories.
Question 3: What are the different assessment pathways available for engineers to file a Migration Skill Assessment with Engineers Australia?
Answer: Engineers looking to file a Migration Skill Assessment with Engineers Australia have six primary application pathways to choose from:
Accredited Qualifications:
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Australian Qualifications: For applicants with engineering qualifications obtained in Australia.
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Washington Accord Qualifications: For those with qualifications from institutions that are signatories of the Washington Accord.
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Sydney Accord Qualifications: Applicable to those with qualifications recognized under the Sydney Accord.
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Dublin Accord Qualifications: For qualifications that fall under the Dublin Accord.
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Other Recognized Qualifications: This category includes qualifications that are recognized but do not fall under the aforementioned accords.
Non-Accredited Qualifications/Engineering Manager:
Competency Demonstration Report (CDR): This pathway is for applicants with non-accredited qualifications or those applying as Engineering Managers.
The various pathways to recognition are illustrated in the diagram shown in this video. You can pause the video here to determine which pathway applies to your situation.
Please note that Engineers Australia does not offer pre-assessment services. It is the responsibility of the applicant to identify the correct pathway for their qualifications.
If you are uncertain about which pathway is suitable for your particular situation, we encourage you to consult with our experts. We can provide detailed guidance to help you explore the best pathway for your professional profile.
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