What is the difference between CDR and skill assessment by EA?

Although they are separate but closely related steps in the process, an Engineers Australia (EA) skill assessment and a Competency Demonstration Report (CDR) are required of engineering professionals wishing to immigrate to Australia. Below is an overview of the main distinctions:

Skill Assessment by EA:

The first stage of the migration process is skill assessment, which is carried out by the appropriate assessing authority or EA.

To find out if a candidate qualifies for skilled migration, a review of the candidate's educational background, professional history, and other details is required.

The main objective is to determine if the applicant's background and credentials meet the requirements and standards of the relevant engineering profession in Australia.

The outcome of a skill assessment, which determines an applicant's eligibility for skilled migration, is usually a positive or negative assessment at a high level. The first stage of the migration process is skill assessment, which is carried out by the appropriate assessing authority or EA.

To find out if a candidate qualifies for skilled migration, a review of the candidate's educational background, professional history, and other details is required.

The main objective is to determine if the applicant's background and credentials meet the requirements and standards of the relevant engineering profession in Australia.

The outcome of a skill assessment, which determines an applicant's eligibility for skilled migration, is usually a positive or negative assessment at a high level. CDR (Competency Demonstration Report):

A comprehensive technical report, specifically for Engineers Australia, is a CDR that the applicant prepares as part of the skilled migration application.

It offers comprehensive narratives called Career Episodes that give detailed proof of an applicant's engineering qualifications, experiences, and competencies.

The purpose of the CDR is to show that the applicant satisfies the requirements for the particular engineering occupation in Australia in terms of aptitude and knowledge.

With the CDR, candidates can highlight their engineering knowledge and problem-solving skills in a more thorough and customized document. To sum up, an Engineers Australia skill assessment is a high-level assessment of an applicant's education and work history; on the other hand, a CDR is a comprehensive, self-prepared document that offers substantial proof of an applicant's engineering competency and is an essential component of the skilled migration application process for engineers looking to work in Australia. A positive skill assessment is frequently a requirement for the submission of a CDR to support a skilled migration application, indicating the interdependence of the two processes.