🔧 Skilled Migration Pathway for Mechanical Engineers via Engineers Australia By Garima Chettri

Are you a mechanical engineer aiming to migrate to Australia? One of the most crucial steps in your skilled migration journey is the skills assessment, and for engineers, that’s done through Engineers Australia (EA) the designated assessing authority for engineering occupations.

This article outlines how mechanical engineers can successfully navigate the skills assessment process and make their Australian migration dream a reality.

✅ Step 1: Understand the ANZSCO Code

For mechanical engineers, the relevant ANZSCO code is 233512. This occupation is consistently in demand and appears on several skilled occupation lists, including:

• Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List (MLTSSL)
• State nomination lists for multiple states and territories

🛠 Step 2: Choose the Right Pathway

Engineers Australia offers four pathways for skills assessment:

1. Accredited Qualifications (Washington Accord) If your degree is accredited under the Washington Accord, your assessment is typically faster and straightforward.
2. Australian Qualification If you’ve completed an accredited Australian engineering degree.
3. Mutual Recognition Agreements For engineers from countries that have formal agreements with Engineers Australia.
4. Competency Demonstration Report (CDR) Pathway For those who don’t fall into the above categories. This is the most common pathway for engineers from South Asia, the Middle East, and many parts of Europe.

📘 Step 3: Preparing a Competency Demonstration Report (CDR)

The CDR pathway requires you to prepare:

• Three Career Episodes Detailed narratives showcasing your engineering knowledge and experience.
• Summary Statement A cross-reference of how your Career Episodes align with the competency elements.
• Continuing Professional Development (CPD) A list of professional learning activities you’ve undertaken.

Each document must highlight your individual contribution, not just the project outcomes.

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Plagiarized content: Engineers Australia uses advanced tools to detect copied material.
• Team-focused language: Use “I” statements to emphasize your role.
• Insufficient technical detail: Clearly explain your engineering problem-solving process.

📝 Step 4: Submit and Wait

Once your documents are ready, submit them via Engineers Australia’s Online Application Portal. Standard processing times range from 6 to 12 weeks, depending on the pathway and complexity.

🎯 Pro Tip: Aim for Points Boost

A positive skills assessment can contribute to a higher points-tested visa score (e.g., 189, 190, 491 visas). Also consider:

• English proficiency tests (IELTS, PTE)
• NAATI certification if you speak a second language
• Professional Year Program (for recent graduates in Australia)

🧭 Final Thoughts

Navigating the skills assessment process can seem overwhelming—but with the right guidance and a well-prepared application, your chances of success increase significantly. Whether you choose to do it yourself or seek help from experienced migration professionals, starting your assessment early is key.

If you’re ready to begin your journey as a skilled mechanical engineer in Australia, don’t hesitate to reach out.

— Garima Chettri Migration Documentation Expert | Engineers Australia CDR Specialist +61 488 847 267 garima@cdrwritersaustralia.com