Similar to the Professional board of engineers Queensland requirement to be registered a similar board is to be rolled out in Victoria. In addition the new legislation means that you have to be a qualified engineer to offer ‘engineering services’. Historically the term ‘engineer’ was not protected like ‘architect’, ‘plumber’ or ‘pharmacist’ and anyone could hang out their shingle.
Registration for engineers in Victoria has cleared its final hurdle and was passed into law Tuesday evening. What does this mean for the state’s engineers? Read more here
AM-A staff are Charted Professional Engineers (CPEng) a certification awarded by Engineers Australia. Engineers holding CPEng are automatically eligible to join each of the state and federal professional boards or authorities. Ensure that when engaging an engineer that you ask to see these credentials.
Engineers Australia CEO Peter McIntyre said the legislation is one step closer to bringing Australia into line with global efforts to establish the reputation of engineering as a critical profession.
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“Many countries see engineering as a critical profession, whose practitioners are recognised and registered by government.”