Skills Assessment Authority
Engineers Australia
Engineers Australia
Engineers Australia assesses Professional Engineers, Engineering Technologists, Engineering Associates and Engineering Managers, for Australian skilled migration. Visa Plan Lawyers advises on the category and Competency Demonstration Report pathways and prepares the application.
Assessment Fees
$346.50 to $1,815 AUD by pathway
Fees effective 1 July 2026: accord-recognised qualification from $555.50; Australian accredited qualification from $346.50; Competency Demonstration Report pathway from $1,034. Fast-track $396; review $368.50.
Processing Time
Standard applications generally take about 15 weeks to be assigned to an assessor; fast-track within about 20 business days.
Official Website
www.engineersaustralia.org.auOccupations assessed by Engineers Australia
Assessed by occupational category, being Professional Engineer, Engineering Technologist, Engineering Associate and Engineering Manager, within which specific engineering occupations are nominated.
Key Occupations
Professional Engineer, Engineering Technologist, Engineering Associate, Engineering Manager.
Always verify the designated assessing authority for your specific ANZSCO occupation code on the Department of Home Affairs skilled occupation list before applying.
Assessment requirements
Pathways depend on the qualification
The pathway depends on the qualification held. An Australian accredited qualification or one recognised under the Washington, Sydney or Dublin Accords follows a qualification-based route, while a non-accredited qualification uses the Competency Demonstration Report pathway.
The Competency Demonstration Report pathway
The Competency Demonstration Report pathway evaluates competency against Engineers Australia standards rather than mapping a qualification. It is the most expensive of the available pathways.
Category-based nomination
Applicants are assessed by occupational category, being Professional Engineer, Engineering Technologist, Engineering Associate or Engineering Manager. The specific engineering occupation is nominated within the relevant category.
Validity
Validity is non-standard. Engineers Australia states the assessment letter is valid for an indefinite period with Engineers Australia, while the Department of Home Affairs sets its own usability window for visa applications.
Why Visa Plan for your skill assessment with Engineers Australia?
Occupation confirmation
We confirm the correct CSOL occupation title and the designated assessing authority for your specific role before you apply, avoiding the cost of an incorrect application.
Application preparation
A complete, well-prepared application reduces the risk of delay or adverse outcome. We advise on documentation requirements, employment reference content, and how to present your qualifications and experience.
Migration strategy
A positive skills assessment is a prerequisite, not a migration plan. We build your complete migration strategy from the assessment through to visa grant or permanent residence.
Reviewed by Visa Plan Migration Lawyers · Last updated: June 2026 · Assessment fee and processing time information is approximate and subject to change. Always verify current fees and processing times directly with Engineers Australia at https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au before applying. This page provides general information only and does not constitute legal advice. Contact Visa Plan for advice specific to your circumstances.