RPEng Australia And What Applicants Need To Demonstrate
RPEngAustralia Competency Report Guidelines 1. Summary of Engineering Background Provide details about the different disciplines in which you have gained experience and expertise in engineering.
Ankita Roy 
RPEng Australia has been in the business of auditing engineering competence and has built a good reputation for this. They are owned by Professionals Australia. The Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics set by Professionals Australia help to provide a standard that is recognised by both the employer and the public.
Why RPEng?
Professionals Australia’s members bind themselves to a code of ethics, and all members know that you are committed to the code in your work.
Registering with RPEng helps to provide you with the recognition and the respect of being a Professional Engineer in Australia.
Registering yourself can help you get ahead.
Prerequisites
Education
An engineering qualification is a requirement to register as an a. A Bachelor’s Degree is the preferred qualification, but engineering experience may also be substituted for a lack of formal qualifications.
Professional Experience
5 years of experience in engineering is a prerequisite to be registered as an RPEng. Applicants are required to provide proof of engineering experience for the areas in which they want to register.
Competency Report
A main part of an RPEng Australia application is a Competency Report, which assesses different engineering skills including problem solving and communication, and demonstrates alignment with Professional Engineers Australia guidelines.
RPEngAustralia Competency Report Guidelines
1. Summary of Engineering Background
Provide details about the different disciplines in which you have gained experience and expertise in engineering.
2. Continuous Professional Improvement
Detail any professional development workshops or seminars you have attended to show your dedication to the improvement of yourself in the engineering industry.
3. Technical Ability
Draw upon your engineering background and use specific examples to show your area of specialisation and knowledge.
4. Commitment to Ethical/Professional Practice
Use examples from your engineering experience to show that you are an ethical/professional engineer.
5. A Section Describing How You Successfully Led Projects/Teams
Use examples from your engineering experience to show that you are the perfect person for any engineering team or project leadership role.
The Interview Process
The RPEng Australia process includes an in-person professional interview with a panel of senior engineers. After submission and review of the Competency Report, you may be invited to justify the competencies you have described.
This certification is probably the most valuable addition to an engineer’s portfolio. The better your report is (as outlined in this guide), the greater your chances will be to get registered.
