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05 Jul Can I pay my registration fees with American Express?
No. BPEQ only accepts Mastercard or Visa if paying by credit card....
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05 Jul Do I have to renew my registration yearly?
Yes. All RPEQs must renew their registration during the annual renewal period, which runs from 1 April to 31 May each year....
05 Jul What is the registration period?
RPEQs are registered for a maximum period of 12 months, between 1 July and 30 June....
05 Jul Why do I need to post my RPEQ application form?
As the Application for Registration (Form 2) is a legal document, an original (wet ink) signature is required....
05 Jul Can BPEQ recommend an engineer?
BPEQ cannot recommend an engineer, but all engineers registered by BPEQ have been assessed as qualified and competent professionals. Members of the public can search for a RPEQ by name, location, area of engineering or RPEQ number....
05 Jul Do any other Australian States/Territories have registration requirements?
Queensland is the only jurisdiction with a comprehensive and mandatory registration system for engineers. Other states and territories require registration for engineers working in particular industries (e.g. residential building, building sector)....
05 Jul Can I use my accreditation from a professional organisation/membership body to become registered?
If the qualification and competency requirements for professional accreditation from an organisation that administers an approved assessment scheme on BPEQ’s behalf, are equivalent to or exceed the qualification and competency requirements for RPEQ registration, then it can be used to prove eligibility for registration. It is...
05 Jul What is the difference between BPEQ and professional organisations? e.g. Engineers Australia or the AusIMM
BPEQ is the statutory regulator for the profession, and administers an Act of Parliament (the Professional Engineers Act 2002). Engineers must be registered by BPEQ to carry out professional engineering services in or for Queensland. BPEQ can receive complaints about engineering services and investigate and...
05 Jul I am not yet eligible to become a RPEQ, what do I do?
Carry out all professional engineering services under the direct supervision of a RPEQ who is responsible for the services. The PE Act states that a person can carry out professional engineering services in Queensland or for Queensland whilst unregistered if they are carrying out the...
05 Jul Are engineering technologists and associates able to apply for registration?
No. Engineering technologists and associates do not meet the qualification standard to be eligible for registration as a RPEQ. If you believe your qualification coupled with your competency and work experience is equivalent to that of a RPEQ, you should contact your preferred assessment scheme...
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