Introduction

Engineers Australia is the designated assessing authority for most engineering

occupations.
1. Occupational Categories in Engineering Engineers Australia recognises
three occupational categories within the engineering practice in Australia:
Professional Engineer
Engineering Technologist
Engineering Associate
For migration purposes, the additional category of Engineering Manager is
also recognised.

Professional Engineer
The required academic qualification is an Australian 4 year bachelor degree in
engineering at a University following 12 years of schooling or equivalent.
The Professional Engineer:
Focuses on overall systems
Pursues engineering opportunities in a holistic way, taking environmental,
community & social issues into account
Applies systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering
projects
Applies systematic engineering synthesis and design processes
Applies established engineering methods to complex engineering problems
Applies leadership & management skills (Please refer to Appendix page 24 for
more information)

Engineering Technologist
The required academic qualification is an Australian 3 year bachelor of
technology degree in engineering following 12 years of schooling or equivalent.
The Engineering Technologist:
Focuses on interactions within the system
Applies established engineering methods, techniques, tools and resources
within the technology domain
Advances engineering technology (Please refer to Appendix page 29 for more
information)

Engineering Associate

The required academic qualification is an Australian 2 year Advanced Diploma or

Associate Degree in engineering following 12 years of schooling or equivalent.

The Engineering Associate:

Focuses on specific elements of the system
Operates within codes and applies established practices and procedures
Provides technical support to construction managers and engineering
professionals in research, design, manufacture, assembly, construction,
operation and maintenance of machines and equipment, facilities, distribution
systems and installations
Assists in resource estimation and site inspection
Prepares, interprets, inspects and revises drawings, plans, diagrams, designs,
maps and charts (Please refer to Appendix page 34 for more information)

Engineering Manager
The required academic qualification is generally a bachelor degree or higher in
engineering or in an engineering related field following 12 years of schooling or
equivalent.
The Engineering Manager:
Formulates engineering strategies, policies and plans and their direction
Administrates and reviews engineering operations for an organisation.
Applicants should note that this occupation is not an engineering occupation, but
rather belongs to the Managers ANZSCO group. Consequently, a positive
outcome will not allow automatic membership with Engineers Australia.