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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
- AUD $1,034
Standard CDR (incl. GST)
- AUD $396
Fast-track add-on
- AUD $900-$1,350
Range across services
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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