Requirements

You will need the following to apply for registration:

  • an ACT Digital Account
  • identity documents
  • assessment report
  • criminal history check

An ACT Digital Account

To apply for registration online you will require a Level 2 ACT digital account.

For information about alternative methods for applying for registration please contact Access Canberra Construction Licencing and Governance at cwpl@act.gov.au.

Identity documents

Identity documents are required for the creation of a level 2 ACT Digital Account. There are two steps in that process that require identity documents.

Step 1

You will require ONE of the following:

  • Driver’s licence
  • Australian passport
  • Birth certificate
  • Australian citizenship certificate
  • Change of name certificate
  • ImmiCard
  • Australian visa
Step 2

You will require ONE of the following:

  • Driver’s licence (if not used on Step 1)
  • Australian passport (if not used in Step 1)
  • Medicare Card
  • Centrelink Concession Card

Assessment report

Each application for registration in an area of engineering must include an assessment report from an approved assessment entity (see 'Assessment entities below) that states that the applicant meets the Professional Engineers (Qualifications, Experience and Competencies) Determination 2024 for each area of engineering in which registration is sought.

If the applicant seeks to provide professional engineering services to or for the building and construction industry, they must indicate this on their application and their assessment report must include an assessment against the additional requirements contained in the Professional Engineers (Qualifications, Experience and Competencies) Determination 2024.

See an example of an approved assessment entity report [167.9 KB].

A criminal history check

A criminal history check must be submitted with an application for registration. The criminal history check must not be older than 6 months at the time of your application.

Making an application

To make an application for registration visit Professional Engineer Registration Scheme - New Application.

More information

For more information about the application process contact the Construction and Work Place Licensing Team by email to cwpl@act.gov.au or phone 02 6207 8096.