2. What is Chartered Status?
• Professional acknowledgement from peak
engineering body – Engineers Australia (EA)
• Recognition that the individual can practice
independently & ethically
• Completion of a Professional Development
Program (PDP)
3. Occupational Categories
• Engineering Officer - CEngO
2 year Engineering Associate Qualification *
• Engineering Technologist - CEngT
3 year Engineering Technology Qualification *
• Professional Engineer - CPEng
4 year Engineering Qualification *
– * or equivalent
4. Why attain Chartered Status?
• Interesting & varied work
• Career progression
• Work flexibility
• Industry recognition worldwide
• Learning & career development
5. Why does PB value CPEng?
• Aligned to PB’s values
• Structured framework for Professional
Development
• “Employer of Choice” enhances recruitment
& retention
• Competitive edge in tendering
• Risk management strategy
6. What’s involved?
• Relevant Engineering qualification
• Membership with EA
• Career Episode Reports (CER’s)
• Presentation to EA interview panel
• Continued Professional Development
(CPD) to ensure currency
7. How?
• PDP application process: Your Career
• PB finances the annual PDP participant fee +
reimbursed membership fees
• Each region facilitates PDP initiatives
• “In work” time provided to complete PDP
• Regular discussion & guidance from PB Mentor &
Line-Manager
• Complete CER’s online
