Recognition procedures
Mutual recognition within Australia / New Zealand
Notification for registration in New South Wales as a holder of a statutory certificate of competence under the provisions of the Mutual Recognition (NSW) Act 1992 for Australian states or territories, or the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition (NSW) Act 1996 for New Zealand.
Guidelines for notification of an equivalent occupation in the NSW Mining Industry
Notification for mutual recognition of an equivalent occupation
Recognition of overseas qualifications
Qualifications
- If not already obtained, apply to an Australian University or Engineers Australia for assessment of the qualifications and whether they are equivalent to an Australian degree or qualification. Log on to www.engineersaustralia.org.au and click on Join Engineers Australia and follow the applicable path. In most cases this will lead to the Stage 1 Competency Assessment.
- Provide certified copies of the assessment documentation with the examination application to NSW DTIRIS.
- The documentation provided with your applicationshould also include course outlines for all courses studied in the qualification for which recognition is sought.
The Competence Board will consider the of equivalence and recognition of the qualification as part of the application process.
For further information on authorisation for mining competencies, contact the Mining Industry Competencies Unit on tollfree 1300 736 122.
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