How To Apply For NER Australia Credential

 If you are preparing for migration to Australia as an engineer, then you must have heard of NER Australia. You must be wondering what it is, how it can help you and how to apply for it. The answers to every one of these questions can be found in this article. So, read it attentively.

What is NER Australia?

The assessment authority, Engineers Australia introduced NER (the National Engineering Register) in 2015. It is a comprehensive directory and a way to recognize those engineers who fulfill the high standards of skill, qualifications and professionalism expected in the industry.

NER Engineers Australia provides a national framework of registration for professional engineers, engineering technologists and engineering associates across the public and private sectors.

It is a publicly-searchable database, giving individuals and businesses access to an eligible pool of engineers who are endorsed by Australia’s engineering peak body.

Eligibility criteria for NER:

As an engineer, attaining and displaying the NER status is a way to prove your engineering skills, talent and work experience to prospective clients and employers.

You are not required to be a member of EA to apply for the NER Australia credential. You have to fulfill the following criteria for this credential:

1.   Have an EA-recognized engineering qualification or a successful Engineers Australia migration skills assessment or membership competency assessment.

2.   Have five or more years of relevant full-time equivalent engineering work experience in the last 10 years, with a minimum of four years of full-time equivalent postgraduate experience. 

3.   Fulfill all the competencies for independent practice in your occupational category.

How to apply for this credential:

The following are the five steps to apply for the NER Australia credential:

1.   Open an account in the EA portal.

2.   Login and complete the online self-assessment form to rate yourself against the NER eligibility criteria and apply for NER.

3.   Obtain 2 relevant referees who can verify your recent work experience.

4.   Have the NER interview with an eligible assessor of Engineers Australia.

5.   Get your outcome notification. If you are successful, you will be automatically added to the NER.

If an Engineers Australia member, you can also join the NER when you apply for the CPEng status.

Documents required:

The following are the documents you need to submit for the NER Australia credential:

Members:

If an EA member, you will need to have the below-given documents scanned and ready to upload:

An expanded resume giving details of the projects you have taken on and your key attainments. It must include situations, problems and opportunities you had. The expert skills or knowledge you used and the results achieved. In addition, include any actions you took to deal with problems. Highlight those areas where you have shown innovation and creativity.

Non-member:

If an Engineers Australia member, you can still apply for the NER credential. You will need the below-given documents scanned and ready to upload:

An expanded resume giving details about the projects you had and your key attainments. It should include problems, situations and opportunities you had. The expert skills or knowledge you utilized and the results attained. In addition, include any actions you took to address problems. Highlight those areas where you have shown creativity and innovation.

Color-scanned copy of your photo identification, a passport or driving licence

Evidence of your recognized qualifications like a testamur or transcripts from an EA-accredited qualification. Alternatively, you can use an EA membership competency or migration skills assessment outcome letter.