Topic:

• Why study Chemical and Environmental Engineering in Australia?
• Career outcomes after graduation
• Course Options
• Entry Requirements
• What courses to Study
• Skill assessment
• PR pathway
• FAQs

• For the Bachelor’s course, normally applicants are required to have completed Year 12 or a Diploma and attained IELTS 6.5.  
• For the Master’s course, normally applicants are required to have completed a Bachelor’s degree and attained IELTS 6.5.  

• Engineering Science 
• Digital Fundamentals 
• Engineering Mathematics
• Creative Engineering CAD 
• Numerical Methods/Statistics for Engineers 
• Environmental Chemistry 
• Humanitarian Engineering 
• Sustainable Engineering Practice and Design 

Bachelor Level:  

RMIT – Bachelor of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) (Honours) 

University of Queensland – Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Chemical & Environmental Engineering) 

Monash University – Bachelor of Chemical Engineering (Honours) 

University of Newcastle – Bachelor of Environmental Engineering (Honours) 

University of Adelaide – The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Environmental and Climate Solutions) 

Master Level  

Charles Darwin University – Master of Engineering (Chemical Engineering) 

Edith Cowan University – Master of Professional Engineering (Chemical Engineering) 

University of Melbourne – Master of Chemical Engineering 

UNSW – Master of Engineering Science (Chemical Engineering) 

University of Southern Queensland – Master of Engineering Practice (Environmental Engineering) 

University of Western Australia – Master of Professional Engineering (Environmental Engineering) 

Professional Accreditation  

Most Chemical and Environmental Engineering degrees in Australian universities are accredited for an Engineers Australia (EA) membership. EA is a signatory to the Washington Accord, Sydney Accord Qualifications, Dublin Accord Qualifications and Other Recognised Qualifications which permits graduates to work in various countries across the world. This means the course is recognised internationally in the engineering profession, giving graduates more career opportunities overseas. 

Skills assessment assessed by EA  

Passing a skill assessment for a chemical and environmental engineer in Australia is an essential step if you intend to migrate to Australia. The authority to approve the skill assessment for Chemical and Environmental engineers is Engineers Australia (EA). Below are steps to prepare for your application if you have completed a civil engineering course in Australia.  

Step 1: Check you qualification  

If you have successfully completed your qualification in Australia, and it is included in Engineers Australia’s list of accredited programs, you are eligible to apply directly through the Australian qualification pathway. Therefore, before enrolling in a Chemical and Environmental engineering course, you must investigate if your intended course is on the accredited programs.  

Not sure which civil engineering courses are accredited by EA? SOL Edu, one of the best education agencies in Brisbane can help. Our team will offer you free consultation and free application process.  

Step 2: Determine your occupation  

For the purposes of migrant skill assessment, your qualification and experience must be fall within four occupational categories, which are:  

• Professional engineer 
• Engineering technologist 
• Engineering associate  
• Engineering manager  

If you are not sure, contact SOL Edu today at [email protected] or 07 3003 1899. Our team will reach out to you within 24 hours at the latest.  

Step 3: Gather necessary documentation  

To submit a chemical and environmental engineer skill assessment application, you need to prepare:  

• Your ID documentation (Passport or driver licence) 
• A passport-sized photo 
• English certificate: 6.0 IELTS with no band score under 6.0 (if your qualification is not from Australia) 
• Graduation Certificate 
• Academic transcripts  
• Your resume with details of work experience (not accredited course) 
• If your course is not accredited course, written CDR including evidence of your continuing professional development, career episodes, summary statement. 

Step 4: Submit your application  

You must submit online, through EA website and you may need to wait for up to 15 weeks to have your assessment outcome. 

Step 1: Apply for a 485 visa 

After completing environmental and chemical engineering university course, you are eligible to apply for visa 485 (Post-Higher Education Work stream) , you can stay in Australia for 2-5 years depending on your degree and nationality. However, if you undertook and completed at least  2 years of study in a ‘Regional Area’ such as the Gold Coast, Adelaide or Perth, you can be eligible for an additional 1 or 2 years of the 485 Visa Thus, you will have more time to prepare yourself for permanent residence (PR) or a temporary visa that can lead to a PR. 

Step 2: Apply for a PR or a visa that can lead to a PR 

There are plenty of pathways that can help you migrate to Australia after you have completed an accredited environmental and chemical engineering course in Australia. Below are the common options:  

Skilled visas    

• 189 – Skilled Independent (subclass 189) – is a points-tested visa, allowing you to live and work permanently in any state or territory in Australia. The minimum score that you are required to be considered for a visa invitation is 65, but you may need a higher score to increase your chance of getting an invite.   
• 190 – Skilled Nominated (subclass 190) – is a permanent residence visa but you need a nomination from one of Australian states or territories to apply for this visa. Each state may have its own occupation list and additional requirements, so you must investigate if you meet all the state’s eligibility criteria before asking for a nomination.   
• 491 – Skilled Work Regional (provisional) visa (subclass 491) is not permanent, but it can lead to a PR (visa 191). You must commit to stay and work in your nominating regional Australia for a minimal period of time and achieve at least 65 points to be apply for this visa.    

Employer Sponsored visas   

• 186 – Employer Nomination Scheme visa (subclass 186) – allows you to work and stay indefinitely in Australia. To be eligible for this visa, you must be nominated by an approved employer and have at least 3 years of work experience and pass the skill assessment as a chemical and environmental engineer.   
• 482 – Temporary Skilled Shortage (subclass 482) Medium Term Stream – allows you to stay and work in Australia for up to 4 years. To apply for this visa, you must have an employer who is willing to sponsor you. You will have a high chance of getting a PR after a 482 visa.   
• 494 – Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional (provisional) (subclass 494) is applicable for you if you have a regional employer who is willing to sponsor you. You must accumulate at least 3 years working as a chemical and environmental engineer and obtain a relevant skills assessment.  

Need help with the visa application? Contact our Registered Migration Agents today at [email protected] or 07 3003 1899!