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Engineering Verified 27 May 2026

EA

Engineers Australia

The national body for engineering - assesses Professional Engineers, Engineering Technologists, Engineering Associates and Engineering Managers.

Fees

  • Standard CDR (incl. GST)

    AUD $1,034
  • Fast-track add-on

    AUD $396
  • Range across services

    AUD $900-$1,350

Processing Time

Standard

8 to 12 weeks

Priority / Fast-track

20 business days for assessor assignment (fast-track)

Fees rise 3-4% from 1 July 2026 (CPI alignment).

What to know

  • CDR (Competency Demonstration Report) is the most common pathway
  • 4 occupational categories: Professional Engineer / Tech / Associate / Manager
  • Washington / Sydney / Dublin Accord recognition for accredited degrees
  • Fast-track only guarantees assessor assignment, not outcome

Occupations assessed

Civil EngineerMechanical EngineerElectrical EngineerChemical EngineerMining EngineerPetroleum EngineerStructural EngineerGeotechnical EngineerEnvironmental EngineerAeronautical EngineerIndustrial EngineerMaterials EngineerTelecommunications EngineerEngineering Manager

Visa pathways this assessment supports

Subclass 189Subclass 190Subclass 491Subclass 485Subclass 482Subclass 186Subclass 494

Verified 27 May 2026. All fees and processing times above are sourced from the official EA website. Always re-confirm current details before applying. Visit EA

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