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Choose Professional Engineer, Engineering Technologist, or Engineering Associate. The full set of competency elements loads automatically for that category.
Free EA Competency Elements Mapper
Map every Engineers Australia competency element to your Career Episodes. Choose your category, link each element to a Career Episode and paragraph reference, watch your coverage update in real time, and export a complete Summary Statement mapping table. Your work saves automatically in this browser as you go.
Map Your Competency Elements
Select your engineering category, then link every competency element to the Career Episode and paragraph that demonstrates it. Engineers Australia assessors check each element individually, so this mapper helps you confirm that none are missed before you submit.
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How to Use This Mapper
Four quick steps take you from a blank slate to a complete, gap-checked Summary Statement mapping table.
Map Each Element
For every element, pick the Career Episode that demonstrates it and type the exact paragraph numbers, such as 1.5 or 2.6-2.8.
Close the Gaps
The coverage bar and per-unit counts update live. Unmapped elements are highlighted so you can strengthen a Career Episode before submitting.
Export Your Table
Copy, download as CSV, or print a clean mapping table to keep beside you while you complete the official EA Summary Statement template.
Why Competency Mapping Matters
The Summary Statement is not a general summary of your CDR. It is a cross-reference table linking each competency element to the exact Career Episode paragraph that proves it.
It Shows Evidence Clearly
Precise mapping lets the assessor see exactly where you demonstrated engineering knowledge, design thinking, problem-solving, communication, and professional conduct.
It Links All Career Episodes
Your statement can draw evidence from CE1, CE2, and CE3. No single episode needs every element, but the overall mapping must be complete.
It Prevents Weak Cross-References
Vague references make assessors hunt for evidence. Exact paragraph references point straight to where your personal contribution is visible.
It Keeps Your Report Consistent
Compare your selected element, Career Episode, and paragraph reference before placing them into your final Summary Statement matrix.
It Improves Readability
A structured matrix makes your CDR easier to review and stops you reusing the same paragraph for every element without real evidence.
It Highlights Missing Evidence
Mapping early surfaces elements that are not yet covered, so you can revise the relevant Career Episode well before submission.
The Three Competency Units
Whichever category you nominate, the elements are grouped under the same three units. Strong Career Episodes show clear evidence across all three.
| Unit | Focus Area | What Your Career Episodes Should Show |
|---|---|---|
| Unit 1 | Knowledge and Skill Base | Engineering fundamentals, specialist knowledge, mathematics and computing, design practice, research awareness, and the context of sustainable engineering. |
| Unit 2 | Engineering Application Ability | Problem-solving, engineering methods and tools, synthesis and design processes, and the conduct and management of engineering projects or tasks. |
| Unit 3 | Professional and Personal Attributes | Ethics and accountability, communication, creativity, information management, self-management, and effective teamwork or leadership. |
Before You Finalise Your Summary Statement
Run through this checklist so every reference points to a paragraph where the competency is clearly visible through your personal engineering work.
Use Exact References
Write references such as 1.4, 2.7, or 3.10-3.12. Avoid vague pointers like "Career Episode 1" on its own.
Map Strong Evidence Only
Link an element only when the paragraph genuinely proves it. Don't stretch a brief mention into a full claim.
Cover Every Element
Reach 100% coverage. Each element of your category must appear somewhere across your Career Episodes.
Match the Right Template
Use the official template for your category. PE, ET, and EA Summary Statements each use a different set of elements.
Need Help Mapping Your Summary Statement?
Have your Career Episodes reviewed, identify weak competency evidence, and prepare a clear, complete Summary Statement before you submit to Engineers Australia.
FAQs
Quick answers about EA competency elements, Summary Statement mapping, and paragraph references.
An EA competency element is a specific skill, knowledge area, or professional attribute that Engineers Australia expects you to demonstrate through your Career Episodes and Summary Statement. Each occupational category (Professional Engineer, Engineering Technologist, or Engineering Associate) has its own defined set, grouped under three units.
Yes. Assessors check each competency element individually. Every element must be linked to a specific paragraph in one of your Career Episodes. An element with no paragraph reference may be assessed as not demonstrated, which can lead to an unsuccessful outcome.
Choose the category that matches your nominated occupation and qualification level. Professional Engineer (PE) suits 4-year accredited engineering degrees, Engineering Technologist (ET) suits 3-year technology degrees, and Engineering Associate (EA) suits 2-year advanced diplomas. The mapper loads the correct element set automatically.
Yes, and it is expected. Each Career Episode typically demonstrates several elements, and the Summary Statement references the exact paragraphs where each is shown. A single element can also draw on more than one Career Episode. Use the combined options in the dropdown for those cases.
Yes. Vague references such as "Career Episode 1" are not enough. Use precise references like 1.5, 2.7, or 3.10-3.12 so the assessor can locate the evidence for each element quickly.
Yes. Your category choice and every mapping are saved automatically in your browser's local storage, so they're available next time you visit on the same device and browser. Export your table regularly as a backup, because clearing browser data or switching devices removes them.
