Competency Demonstration Report

If you’re an engineer planning to migrate to Australia, the first hurdle is always the Engineers Australia (EA) Skill Assessment. This formal evaluation – officially called a migration skills assessment – ensures your overseas engineering qualifications, experience and English ability meet Australia’s professional standards. You must pass this assessment before applying for any skilled visa […]

A CDR requires you to describe such real-world engineering work in detail. Engineers Australia requires overseas engineers to submit a Competency Demonstration Report (CDR) when their degrees aren’t recognized through international accords. The CDR is a detailed technical report that documents your engineering qualifications, work history, and projects to demonstrate you meet Australia’s entry-to-practice competency

Australia’s famous Sydney Opera House symbolizes opportunity and fresh starts. If you’re an electrical engineering draftsperson dreaming of a new life Down Under, the first step is mastering the Electrical Engineering Draftsperson Skill Assessment. This official process confirms that your education and drafting skills meet Australian standards, and it’s required before you apply for a

Australia’s General Skilled Migration (GSM) program offers a clear path for qualified engineers to live and work Down Under. The country regularly updates its Skilled Occupation Lists (SOL) to address labor needs – and engineers have long been in demand. Engineers considering migration enjoy Australia’s strong economy, high quality of life, and rich cultural diversity.

Engineers Australia (EA) is Australia’s official assessing authority for engineering qualifications. As the government-approved body, EA evaluates overseas-trained engineers to ensure their skills, experience and education meet Australian standards (https://www.engineersaustralia.org.au). In practice, this means anyone planning to migrate to Australia as an engineer must obtain a Migration Skills Assessment (MSA) from Engineers Australia before applying

Competency Demonstration Report (CDR) – Requirements for Australian Immigration   Migrating to Australia as a skilled engineer requires a formal Migration Skills Assessment by Engineers Australia. As the Australian Government–appointed authority, Engineers Australia evaluates overseas qualifications and experience to ensure you meet local engineering standards. A Competency Demonstration Report (CDR) is a technical report you

CDR Skill Assessment: A Full Guide for Engineers   Are you an engineer planning to migrate to Australia? One of the first and most important steps is understanding the CDR Skill Assessment (Competency Demonstration Report) process. This is the formal way the Australian government, through Engineers Australia, verifies your engineering qualifications and work experience. A

Engineers Australia Skill Assessment Fees: A Full Guide (2025)   If you’re an engineer looking to migrate to Australia, the first step is getting your engineering credentials assessed by Engineers Australia (EA). This Migration Skills Assessment is mandatory for skilled visas (e.g. subclasses 189, 190, 491, etc.), and it comes with a series of fees.

If you’re an engineer who studied outside Australia and dream of working down under, the first step is the Engineers Australia Overseas Qualification Assessment (OQA). This assessment, part of the Australian Migration Skills Assessment (MSA) process, checks that your overseas engineering degree and experience match Australian standards. Passing it can unlock a skilled migration visa

What It Means and What to Do Next   Moving your engineering career to Australia begins with a formal review of your qualifications and experience. Engineers Australia (EA) is the accrediting authority that evaluates overseas engineers for skilled migration. When you submit your skills assessment application to EA, you can follow the status in the