Engineer Assessment Hub

Apply for Engineering Registration Assessment

Start with the eligibility check. Confirming you meet the requirements and have the right documents before you apply is the single best way to avoid delays during assessment.

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National Assessment Pathway

Find Your Assessment Pathway

RPEng is your national assessment pathway. RPEng gives engineers a recognised assessment pathway that can support registration applications across Australia. While each state and territory has its own registration rules, RPEng provides an assessment outcome that can be used as part of the pathway in jurisdictions where assessment is required before applying to the regulator.

One assessment, not multiple applications

Complete a single nationally recognised assessment instead of duplicating effort across different states and territories.

Nationally consistent standard

A unified benchmark recognised by regulators nationwide, giving employers and the public confidence in your credentials.

Easier interstate mobility

Move between jurisdictions with an assessment outcome that supports your registration application wherever you go.

Saves time, cost, and admin effort

Reduce paperwork, avoid redundant assessments, and get on with what you do best — engineering.

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Need help? Call 1300 273 762 for guidance.

State-by-state guide

Engineer registration requirements across Australia

Hover or tap a state to see the local registration pathway. Requirements vary, each jurisdiction has its own regulator and rules.

  • Statutory registration required
  • Voluntary / industry-led
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Eligibility requirements

Review and understand each requirement before you apply. Requirements differ between schemes, and applications that don't meet them won't progress to assessment.

All applications are thoroughly reviewed. Make sure you meet every requirement below before submitting — incomplete applications will not progress to assessment.

01 · Qualifications

Qualifications

To be a professional engineer, you need to hold the right qualifications. See what we accept and how qualifications are assessed.

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02 · Experience

Experience, Resume & Referees

You must have completed at least five years of relevant engineering experience and supply a resume and referee details.

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03 · Disciplines

Disciplines

Choose the engineering discipline you're applying under and provide three professional referees who can verify your work.

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04 · CPD

Professional Development

Demonstrate ongoing learning by meeting the Continuing Professional Development (CPD) requirements for your scheme.

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05 · Ethics

Ethical commitment

Sign on to our code of ethics to demonstrate your responsibility and commitment to safe, professional engineering practice.

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06 · Identity

100 Points of ID

All applicants must provide 100 points of identification to verify who they are as part of the application process.

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Transparent Pricing

Simple, affordable assessment fees

Our quality assessment process is the simplest and best value on the market. We don't make a profit from our scheme — and union members have assessment fees included in their annual membership dues.

Initial Assessment

Best Value

Union Members

$0

Per assessment

Full fee is included in your union membership dues.

Non-Members

$1,195

Per assessment

A single, all-inclusive fee — no hidden extras.

Join APEA

Become a member

We're a union of over 20,000 professionals across Australia. Membership unlocks free assessments and ongoing support.

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Renewals & Ongoing Registration

Renewals for Members

$0

For three years

Available to engineers who are a member with standalone RPEng status or RPEng with RPEQ status.

Victorian Registration

Renew your VIC registration

Specific renewal information for engineers registered in Victoria.

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Ready to Apply?

Start your application

If you meet the requirements, apply online for RPEng and/or RPEQ assessments today.

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Member Invoice Options — Eligible LGEA and Engineering Division members who can claim reimbursement for engineering assessment fees from their employer can download an assessment fee invoice directly from their portal.

All fees in AUD. Assessment is affordable for you because we do not make a profit from our scheme.

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about engineering registration assessment in Australia.

Am I eligible to apply for an engineering assessment with Professionals Australia?
To be eligible, you must hold an appropriate engineering degree (ideally Washington Accord–accredited or supported by a Stage 1 Competency Assessment from Engineers Australia) and have at least four years’ post‑graduation experience plus a minimum total of five years’ engineering experience (pre‑graduation experience does not count). We strongly recommend completing the online Pre‑Application Readiness Check before you apply.
What documents do I need to prepare before submitting my application?
You will need a detailed CV demonstrating your experience against key Stage 2 competency elements (ethics, competent practice, safe and sustainable solutions, risk management, and discipline‑specific engineering knowledge), copies of your qualifications (and Stage 1 letter if applicable), evidence of at least 50 hours of CPD in the 12 months prior (for first‑time RPEng/RPEQ applicants), and details for three eligible engineering referees. Some documents, such as qualification copies, must be certified by an authorised witness (e.g. pharmacist or registered engineer)
What is the difference between RPEng, RPEQ and RPEV, and can I be assessed for more than one at once?
RPEng is Professionals Australia’s member‑based assessment scheme, while RPEQ and RPEV are statutory schemes used to apply for registration with the Board of Professional Engineers Queensland and the Victorian Business Licensing Authority respectively. PA offers dual assessments (RPEng + RPEQ or RPEng + RPEV) at no extra cost or time, but you currently cannot be dual assessed for both Victoria and Queensland together.
How long does the assessment process take and what can delay it?
Once you submit a complete application that meets all eligibility criteria, assessment typically takes 4–8 weeks. Timeframes are strongly influenced by documentation quality, completeness of CPD evidence, and how quickly assessors can contact you and your referees, so early applications with high‑quality evidence are encouraged.
What CPD and referee requirements apply to first‑time assessments?
First‑time applicants for RPEng/RPEQ must show 50 hours of eligible CPD in the 12 months immediately before submitting their application, using PA’s digital CPD log rather than external spreadsheets. You must also nominate three engineering referees (not architects or non‑engineering managers), with at least one who has directly overseen or signed off on your engineering work; referees are interviewed by phone or video, not email.
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