CDR Result
A CDR result means your profile likely needs a Competency Demonstration Report through Engineers Australia — three Career Episodes, a Summary Statement, and a CPD record.
Free CDR Eligibility Quiz
Find out if you need a CDR for Engineers Australia, a KA02, ACS RPL, or accredited pathway — with an instant eligibility and readiness score.
Check Your Assessment Pathway
Answer questions about your profile to discover your pathway and readiness score.
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This quiz gives a general pathway indication and readiness estimate only. Always confirm your final requirements with the relevant assessing authority before lodging an application.
Understand Your Quiz Result
The result helps you understand which report pathway may apply to your profile and how prepared you are. It does not replace official assessment rules, but it gives you the right starting direction.
KA02 Result
A KA02 result points to an Engineering New Zealand knowledge assessment. You demonstrate engineering knowledge and competency evidence for the New Zealand pathway.
ACS RPL Result
An ACS RPL result means your profile sits in the ICT skills assessment route. ACS RPL needs two project reports explaining your ICT knowledge and practical contribution.
Accredited Pathway
An accredited result means your degree may be recognised under the Washington or Dublin Accord. If confirmed, you may apply without writing a full CDR.
Readiness Score
Your experience, English result, documents and timeline produce a readiness score so you know whether to start now or gather more evidence first.
Tailored Next Steps
Each result includes a focused action list and direct links to the free tools and services that match your specific pathway.
Why Your Assessment Pathway Matters
Choosing the wrong pathway leads to weak document planning, poor project selection, and mismatched evidence. The right pathway lets you build the correct report structure from day one.
Correct Assessing Authority
Engineers for Australia deal with Engineers Australia, engineers for New Zealand with Engineering New Zealand, and ICT professionals with ACS.
Correct Report Type
A CDR, KA02, and ACS RPL are not the same document. Each has its own purpose, structure, evidence style, and competency focus.
Better Project Selection
CDR projects must show engineering competency, while ACS RPL projects must show ICT knowledge and system-level contribution.
Stronger Evidence Match
Your CV, qualifications, employment letters, and project reports should all support the same pathway and nominated occupation.
Clearer Writing Structure
Knowing your pathway early helps you follow the right structure and avoid confusion between Career Episodes, KA02 evidence, and RPL reports.
Reduced Rework
Starting on the correct pathway prevents costly rewriting and stops you preparing documents in the wrong assessment format.
CDR, KA02, ACS RPL & Accredited — Pathway Comparison
Compare the main assessment routes before preparing your report. This overview shows the authority, target country, who it applies to, and the core documents for each pathway.
Assessment Pathway Overview
| Pathway | Assessing Authority | Country | Who It Applies To | Key Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CDR | Engineers Australia | Australia | Engineers with non-accredited or pathway-specific qualifications | 3 Career Episodes, Summary Statement, CPD record, CV |
| KA02 | Engineering New Zealand | New Zealand | Engineers applying for New Zealand knowledge assessment | Knowledge Assessment evidence, competency details, qualification & work evidence |
| ACS RPL | Australian Computer Society | Australia | ICT, software, networking, systems and related professionals | 2 RPL project reports, employment evidence, CV, qualification documents |
| Accredited | Engineers Australia | Australia | Holders of Washington / Dublin Accord accredited degrees | Qualification evidence, CV, employment letters (no Career Episodes) |
| Stage 2 | Engineers Australia | Australia | Experienced engineers seeking Chartered status | Stage 2 competency evidence, referee reports |
Quick Pathway Direction
| Your Profile | Likely Direction | What to Check Next |
|---|---|---|
| Engineer for Australia with a non-accredited qualification | CDR | Confirm occupation category, English score, and Career Episode project strength. |
| Engineer for Australia with a Washington/Dublin Accord degree | Accredited | Verify your institution and program are on the recognised list. |
| Engineer targeting New Zealand | KA02 | Check Engineering New Zealand knowledge assessment requirements. |
| ICT or software professional for Australia | ACS RPL | Check ACS pathway, project suitability, and ICT knowledge areas. |
Before You Start Your Report
Use these preparation checks after the quiz. They move you from a general pathway result to a stronger, submission-ready document plan.
Confirm Your Occupation Code
Match your duties to the correct ANZSCO code before choosing projects or writing report content.
Review Your Qualification
Check whether your degree is accredited, non-accredited, engineering-related, or ICT-related.
Choose Strong Projects
Select projects showing your personal contribution, technical decisions, and professional responsibility.
Gather Supporting Evidence
Prepare transcripts, employment letters, CV, identity documents, and English test results early.
Get Help With Your CDR, KA02, or ACS RPL
After checking your result, get expert guidance to match your occupation, qualification, project evidence, and report structure to the correct assessment pathway.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about CDR eligibility, Engineers Australia pathways, KA02, ACS RPL, accreditation, and document preparation.
Engineers applying for Australian migration may need a CDR when their qualification is not covered by a recognised accredited qualification pathway (such as the Washington Accord). This typically affects engineers educated at non-accredited institutions or in countries not on the accredited list. A CDR includes three Career Episodes, a Summary Statement, and a CPD record.
A CDR is used for engineering skills assessment through Engineers Australia. A KA02 Knowledge Assessment is used by Engineering New Zealand for migration to New Zealand. An ACS RPL report is used by ICT professionals to demonstrate skills to the Australian Computer Society. Each has a different structure, evidence style, and assessing authority.
No. ICT professionals are assessed by the Australian Computer Society (ACS), not Engineers Australia. If you do not hold a closely related ICT qualification, you will typically need an ACS RPL (Recognition of Prior Learning) report with two project reports demonstrating your ICT knowledge and experience.
The Washington Accord is an international agreement between engineering accreditation bodies. If you graduated from an accredited program in a signatory country, your degree may be recognised without a full CDR, and you would follow the accredited qualification pathway instead. Not all degrees from signatory countries qualify, so always verify with Engineers Australia.
Yes. A recognised accredited engineering qualification may follow an accredited qualification pathway with no Career Episodes. A non-accredited qualification usually requires a Competency Demonstration Report (CDR) through the standard pathway.
No. This quiz gives a general pathway indication and a readiness estimate only. Final eligibility depends on your exact qualification details, occupation, work history, and the latest rules from the relevant assessing authority. Always confirm with Engineers Australia, ACS, Engineering New Zealand, or a registered migration agent before lodging an application.
