19/1/16
This year, the government has introduced a number of laws and regulations to benefit engineers who wish to migrate to the country. The changes are summarised below:
Changes to Skills Assessment
The TOEFL iBT English test is now accepted by Engineers Australia, in addition to the IELTS. In another change, a student visa holder who has pursued an undergraduate engineering qualification from a recognized educational institution (or a 2-years masters or PhD program) in Australia will be exempt from the English language ability testing requirement.
Masters Qualifications
Engineers Australia has now accredited certain Masters qualifications in Australia for CDR exemption. This means that if you have an undergrad degree from an overseas educational institution, you can use your Australian master’s qualification to apply for skills assessment, without the need to fulfil CDR requirements. Some advanced diplomas, as assessed by Engineers Australia, are also recognized for CDR exemption purposes.