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Qualification for registration is assessed through an approved assessment entity. Currently, 11 organisations are authorised to conduct assessments on behalf of BPEQ to determine eligibility for registration.
Become a RPEQ
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What is registration?
Registration as a registered professional engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) demonstrates an engineer’s qualification, competency and experience and ongoing commitment to development and learning.
Engineers carry out highly complex work and it is appropriate – just like many other professions – that they meet and uphold high standards of professional practice. The PE Act requires that anyone carrying out a professional engineering service in Queensland or for Queensland (e.g. a design project carried out interstate or overseas for a Queensland based project) must meet these standards and then be registered as a RPEQ. This ensures that only qualified, competent and experienced professionals design, build, maintain and develop the products, infrastructure and services we use every day.
What is a professional engineering service?
An engineering service that requires or is based on the application of engineering principles and data to a design or to a construction, production, operation, or maintenance activity relating to engineering (see pg. 113 of the PE Act).
Process of becoming a RPEQ
Becoming a RPEQ is a four stage process:
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1.Qualification
You must hold a relevant Washington Accord recognised engineering degree (or equivalent).
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2.Competency
Gained through experience working as an engineer and carrying out professional engineering services (four to five years post-graduation).
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3.Assessment
Qualification and competency assessed through an approved assessment entity.
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4.Registration
Made to BPEQ using the approved registration form (on the bottom of this page) along with letter of assessment and fitness to practice declaration.
How RPEQ is assessed
RPEQs are registered in an area or areas of engineering related to their qualification and competency. The Board currently recognises 19 areas of engineering. Qualification and competency is assessed through an approved assessment entity. To see the full list of approved assessment entities, please visit the assessment entity page.
To see the full list of areas of engineering, please visit the Areas of engineering page.
How to register as a RPEQ
There are two types of registration; practising and non-practising. To carry out professional engineering services a RPEQ must hold practising status. Non-practising status is designed for RPEQs not currently practising engineering (e.g. career break or parental leave).
Registration fees
Engineers must pay a registration fee and application fee at the time of application. Fees vary for practising and non-practising engineers.
Please note: From 1 January 2025, engineers registering as a practising Registered Professional Engineer of Queensland (RPEQ) will pay half-yearly fees, with the current fee for practising RPEQs set at $128.50, plus an application fee of $69.25. Those registering during this period will be required to renew their registration for the full annual fee during the annual renewal period, which begins on 1 April 2025 and concludes on 31 May 2025.
RPEQ fees | ||
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| Practising RPEQ | Non-practising RPEQ | |
| Registration fee | $128.50 | $127.65 |
| Application fee | $69.25 | $69.25 |
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RPEQ registration form
Please download the form below to register for RPEQ (both practising and non-practising).
Engineers in other jurisdictions
Professional Engineers who hold registration in another jurisdiction may apply for registration in Queensland under mutual recognition.
Professional Engineers may apply under:
- The Mutual Recognition (Queensland) Act 1992 (Qld), if they are registered in an equivalent occupation in another Australian State or Territory; or
- The Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition (Queensland) Act 2003 (Qld), if they are registered in an equivalent occupation in New Zealand.
- Whilst every mutual recognition application is decided on a case-by-case basis, the Board’s preliminary view is that the following occupations are equivalent.
Membership or accreditation from a professional membership association (e.g. Engineers Australia, Professionals Australia) is not registration and does not entitle a professional engineer to mutual recognition.
Engineers who believe they qualify to be registered under mutual recognition should contact the Board.
Annual renewal period begins soon
From Tuesday 1 April to Saturday 31 May 2025, RPEQs can renew their registration through the Board of Professional Engineers of Queensland (Board) portal.