New South Wales Consolidated Regulations New South Wales Consolidated Regulationsclause 34(7)
(1) In this Schedule--
"accredited" , in relation to a qualification, means accredited under the Washington Accord.
"accredited program" means a program that is accredited by Engineers Australia.
"assessing authority" means a person or body that is listed as an assessing authority in the Medium and Long-term Strategic Skills List, in relation to a particular skilled occupation, within the meaning of the Migration (LIN19/051: Specification of Occupations and Assessing Authorities) Instrument 2019 of the Commonwealth, Part 2.
"Australian university" has the same meaning as in the Higher Education Act 2001 .
"major" , in relation to a qualification for a particular class of registration, includes a major that, in the opinion of the Secretary, is an appropriate major for type of work that may be carried out by the class of registration under Schedule 1, regardless of whether or not the major is specified in this Schedule for the class.
"recent" , in relation to a requirement for a person to have 5 years practical experience, means 5 years, or equivalent part-time, experience within the last 10 years, including at least 2 years practical experience relating to work carried out in Australia by the person.
"relevant" , in relation to the practical experience requirement for a particular class of registration, means the following--(a) for a design practitioner in the class of design practitioner--architectural (low rise)--(i) experience relevant to the preparation of a regulated design involving a class 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9a, 9b or 9c building, or(ii) experience relevant to the provision of a compliance declaration involving a class 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9a, 9b or 9c building.(a1) for a design practitioner in the class of design practitioner--architectural (medium rise)--(i) experience relevant to the preparation of a regulated design involving a class 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9a, 9b or 9c building, or(ii) experience relevant to the provision of a compliance declaration involving a class 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9a, 9b or 9c building,(b) for a design practitioner in the class of design practitioner--vertical transportation--the matters referred to in paragraph (a) for any class of building,(b1) for a design practitioner in another class--(i) experience relevant to the preparation of a regulated design involving a class 2, 3, 9a or 9c building, or(ii) experience relevant to the provision of a compliance declaration involving a class 2, 3, 9a or 9c building,(c) for a building practitioner--the carrying out of building work involving a class 2, 3, 9a or 9c building,(d) for a professional engineer--the carrying out of professional engineering work in a particular prescribed area of engineering involving a class 2, 3, 9a or 9c building.
"skilled occupation" has the same meaning as in the Migration Regulations 1994 of the Commonwealth.
"Washington Accord" means the Washington Accord 1989 that is established and maintained by the International Engineering Alliance and includes amendments to the Washington Accord that are from time to time made by the International Engineering Alliance.
(2) A reference in this Schedule to an NVR approved qualification or a unit of competency is taken to include a reference to a qualification or unit of competency that supersedes that qualification or unit of competency.
(1) For the purposes of sections 47(2) and 107(2)(a) of the Act, the provisions of this Schedule specify the minimum qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills required to be granted registration in the classes set out in this Schedule in relation to a practitioner.
(2) If more than 1 pathway is shown, the minimum qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills required to be granted registration are the qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills specified in 1 of those pathways.
(2A) The minimum qualifications, knowledge and skills required to be granted registration in a particular class of registration as a professional engineer are--(a) the knowledge and skills specified in pathway 1, pathway 2 or pathway 3 in this Schedule, clause 27, and(b) the qualifications specified in the corresponding pathway shown for the particular class of registration.
(3) There is no requirement for a body corporate to have experience, qualifications, knowledge or skills to be registered as a design practitioner--body corporate or principal design practitioner--body corporate.Note--: A registered body corporate can exercise its functions only by way of an appropriately registered individual and the individual is required to have the relevant experience, qualifications, knowledge and skills.
(4) If a pathway specifies successful completion of a competency assessment, that pathway is available only if--(a) the Secretary has made a competency assessment available, or(b) the Secretary has approved a person or body to conduct the competency assessment.
For the purposes of sections 47(2) and 107(2)(a) of the Act, the Secretary may, despite the provisions of this Schedule, grant registration in a class of registration as a practitioner to a person if the Secretary is satisfied that--
(a) the person's qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills are at least equivalent to the qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills specified for that class, or
(b) a qualification specified by this Schedule for a particular class of registration is combined with another qualification or major not specified by this Schedule and the combined qualification is at least equivalent to the qualification specified for that class, or
(c) for registration as a professional engineer--(i) the person has the knowledge, skills and experience specified for the class of registration, and(ii) the person has successfully completed a competency assessment, and(iii) the person has a qualification in engineering that was conferred by a university or a tertiary institution before the establishment of the Washington Accord, and(iv) the qualification has been assessed as being suitable by the person or body that conducted the competency assessment, or
(d) for registration as a professional engineer--(i) the person has the qualifications, knowledge and skills specified for the class of registration in this Schedule, and(ii) the person has at least 5 years, or equivalent part-time, practical experience overseas, or overseas and in Australia, within the last 10 years involving a building similar to a class 2, 3, 9a or 9c building, and(iii) the person has successfully completed a competency assessment.
(1) This clause applies if a class of registration requires the following knowledge or skills--(a1) knowledge of the Act and this regulation,(a) knowledge of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 , including regulations and instruments made under that Act, to the extent that the legislation is relevant to this class of registration,(b) the Building Code of Australia , Volumes 1 and 2, including documents adopted by reference in the Building Code of Australia, to the extent that the documents are relevant to this class of registration.
(2) The Secretary may deem the knowledge and skills to be satisfactory if the individual has successfully completed the following 2 courses--(a) Navigating the Design and Building Practitioners (DBP) legislation,(b) the Value of Australian Standards.
(1) Pathway 1 Must have at least 10 years, or equivalent part-time, practical experience within the last 15 years, which--(a) is relevant to the preparation of regulated designs or the provision of compliance declarations for a class 2, 3, 5, 6, 8 or 9 building, and(b) includes at least 3 years practical experience specifically relevant to the preparation of regulated designs or the provision of compliance declarations for a class 2, 3, 9a or 9c building.
(2) Pathway 2 Must have the experience referred to in clause 4.
(1) Must have 5 years recent relevant practical experience.
(2) For a design practitioner in the following classes, the experience referred to in subclause (1) may include the practical experience required by the NSW Architects Registration Board under the Architects Act 2003 , section 17(1)(c)--(a) design practitioner--architectural,(b) design practitioner--architectural (low rise),(c) design practitioner--architectural (medium rise).
(1) Qualifications Must--(a) hold full registration as an architect within the meaning of the Architects Act 2003 , and(b) be recorded as a practising architect in the register maintained by the Registrar of the NSW Architects Registration Board constituted under that Act.
(2) Knowledge Must know and understand the following--(a) the Act and this Regulation,(b) the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 , including regulations and instruments made under that Act, to the extent that the legislation is relevant to this class of registration,(c) the Building Code of Australia , Volumes 1 and 2, including documents adopted by reference in the Building Code of Australia , to the extent that the documents are relevant to this class of registration,(d) building design, including methods, materials and planning, to the extent that this knowledge is relevant to this class of registration.
(3) Skills Must be able to do the following--(a) interpret, apply and assess compliance with the relevant requirements of the Building Code of Australia ,(b) apply and assess compliance with relevant standards relating to the design of a building, including materials, finishes, fittings, components and systems of a building, to the extent that the standards are relevant to this class of registration.
(1) Qualifications Must--(a) hold full registration as an architect within the meaning of the Architects Act 2003 , and(b) be recorded as a practising architect in the register maintained by the Registrar of the NSW Architects Registration Board constituted under that Act.
(2) Knowledge Must know and understand the following--(a) the Act and this Regulation,(b) the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 , including regulations and instruments made under that Act, to the extent that the legislation is relevant to this class of registration,(c) the Building Code of Australia , Volumes 1 and 2, including documents adopted by reference in the Building Code of Australia , to the extent that the documents are relevant to this class of registration,(d) building design, including methods, materials and planning, to the extent that this knowledge is relevant to this class of registration.
(3) Skills Must be able to do the following--(a) interpret, apply and assess compliance with the relevant requirements of the Building Code of Australia ,(b) apply and assess compliance with relevant standards relating to the design of a building, including materials, finishes, fittings, components and systems of a building, to the extent that the standards are relevant to this class of registration.
(1) Qualifications Must--(a) hold full registration as an architect within the meaning of the Architects Act 2003 , and(b) be recorded as a practising architect in the register maintained by the Registrar of the NSW Architects Registration Board constituted under that Act.
(2) Knowledge Must know and understand the following--(a) the Act and this Regulation,(b) the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 , including regulations and instruments made under that Act, to the extent that the legislation is relevant to this class of registration,(c) the Building Code of Australia , Volumes 1 and 2, including documents adopted by reference in the Building Code of Australia , to the extent that the documents are relevant to this class of registration,(d) building design, including methods, materials and planning, to the extent that this knowledge is relevant to this class of registration.
(3) Skills Must be able to do the following--(a) interpret, apply and assess compliance with the relevant requirements of the Building Code of Australia ,(b) apply and assess compliance with relevant standards relating to the design of a building, including materials, finishes, fittings, components and systems of a building, to the extent that the standards are relevant to this class of registration.
(1) Qualifications Must have a postgraduate masters degree from an Australian university in--(a) building design, or(b) architectural design.
(2) Knowledge Must know and understand the following--(a) the Act and this Regulation,(b) the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 , including regulations and instruments made under that Act, to the extent that the legislation is relevant to this class of registration,(c) the Building Code of Australia , Volumes 1 and 2, including documents adopted by reference in the Building Code of Australia , to the extent that the documents are relevant to this class of registration,(d) building design, including methods, materials and planning, to the extent that this knowledge is relevant to this class of registration.
(3) Skills Must be able to do the following--(a) interpret, apply and assess compliance with the relevant requirements of the Building Code of Australia ,(b) apply and assess compliance with relevant standards relating to the design of a building, including materials, finishes, fittings, components and systems of a building, to the extent that the standards are relevant to this class of registration.
(1) Qualifications Must have an NVR approved diploma in building design or architectural design.
(2) Knowledge Must know and understand the following--(a) the Act and this Regulation,(b) the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 , including regulations and instruments made under that Act, to the extent that the legislation is relevant to this class of registration,(c) the Building Code of Australia , Volumes 1 and 2, including documents adopted by reference in the Building Code of Australia , to the extent that the documents are relevant to this class of registration,(d) building design, including methods, materials and planning, to the extent that this knowledge is relevant to this class of registration.
(3) Skills Must be able to do the following--(a) interpret, apply and assess compliance with the relevant requirements of the Building Code of Australia ,(b) apply and assess compliance with relevant standards relating to the design of a building, including materials, finishes, fittings, components and systems of a building, to the extent that the standards are relevant to this class of registration.
(1) Qualifications Must have--(a) an NVR approved advanced diploma in building design or architectural design, or(b) an associate degree from an Australian university in building design or architectural design.
(2) Knowledge Must know and understand the following--(a) the Act and this Regulation,(b) the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 , including regulations and instruments made under that Act, to the extent that the legislation is relevant to this class of registration,(c) the Building Code of Australia , Volumes 1 and 2, including documents adopted by reference in the Building Code of Australia , to the extent that the documents are relevant to this class of registration,(d) building design, including methods, materials and planning, to the extent that this knowledge is relevant to this class of registration.
(3) Skills Must be able to do the following--(a) interpret, apply and assess compliance with the relevant requirements of the Building Code of Australia ,(b) apply and assess compliance with relevant standards relating to the design of a building, including materials, finishes, fittings, components and systems of a building, to the extent that the standards are relevant to this class of registration.
(1) Qualifications Must be registered as a professional engineer in the class of professional engineer--civil under the Act.
(2) Knowledge Must know and understand the following--(a) the Act and this Regulation,(b) the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 , including regulations and instruments made under that Act, to the extent that the legislation is relevant to this class of registration,(c) the Building Code of Australia , Volumes 1 and 2, including documents adopted by reference in the Building Code of Australia , to the extent that the documents are relevant to this class of registration,(d) building design, including methods, materials and planning, to the extent that this knowledge is relevant to this class of registration.
(3) Skills Must be able to do the following--(a) interpret, apply and assess compliance with the relevant requirements of the Building Code of Australia ,(b) apply and assess compliance with relevant standards relating to the design of a building, including materials, finishes, fittings, components and systems of a building, to the extent that the standards are relevant to this class of registration.
(1) Qualifications Must have 1 of the following--(a) an NVR approved diploma in hydraulic services design,(b) registration as a professional engineer in the class of professional engineer--civil or professional engineer--mechanical,(c) an accredited 4 year full-time or equivalent part-time undergraduate bachelor degree in civil engineering or mechanical engineering or engineering with a major in civil engineering or mechanical engineering,(d) an accredited postgraduate masters degree in civil engineering or mechanical engineering or engineering with a major in civil engineering or mechanical engineering,(e) a non-accredited qualification that has been assessed as being equivalent to an accredited qualification in subparagraph (c) or (d)--(i) for a qualification that was conferred by an Australian university or tertiary institution--by an Australian signatory to the Washington Accord, or(ii) for a qualification that was conferred by a foreign university or tertiary institution--by an assessing authority for the skilled occupation of civil engineer or mechanical engineer,
(2) Knowledge Must know and understand the following--(a) the Act and this Regulation,(b) the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 , including regulations and instruments made under that Act, to the extent that the legislation is relevant to this class of registration,(c) the Building Code of Australia , Volumes 1 and 2, including documents adopted by reference in the Building Code of Australia , to the extent that the documents are relevant to this class of registration,(d) building design, including methods, materials and planning, to the extent that this knowledge is relevant to this class of registration.
(3) Skills Must be able to do the following--(a) interpret, apply and assess compliance with the relevant requirements of the Building Code of Australia ,(b) apply and assess compliance with relevant standards relating to the design of a building, including materials, finishes, fittings, components and systems of a building, to the extent that the standards are relevant to this class of registration.
(1) Qualifications Must have an NVR approved certificate IV in plumbing and services.
(2) Knowledge Must know and understand the following--(a) the Act and this Regulation,(b) the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 , including regulations and instruments made under that Act, to the extent that the legislation is relevant to this class of registration,(c) the Building Code of Australia , Volumes 1 and 2, including documents adopted by reference in the Building Code of Australia , to the extent that the documents are relevant to this class of registration,(d) building design, including methods, materials and planning, to the extent that this knowledge is relevant to this class of registration.
(3) Skills Must be able to do the following--(a) interpret, apply and assess compliance with the relevant requirements of the Building Code of Australia ,(b) apply and assess compliance with relevant standards relating to the design of a building, including materials, finishes, fittings, components and systems of a building, to the extent that the standards are relevant to this class of registration.
(1) Qualifications Must be registered as a professional engineer in the class of professional engineer--electrical under the Act.
(2) Knowledge Must know and understand the following--(a) the Act and this Regulation,(b) the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 , including regulations and instruments made under that Act, to the extent that the legislation is relevant to this class of registration,(c) the Building Code of Australia , Volumes 1 and 2, including documents adopted by reference in the Building Code of Australia , to the extent that the documents are relevant to this class of registration,(d) building design, including methods, materials and planning, to the extent that this knowledge is relevant to this class of registration.
(3) Skills Must be able to do the following--(a) interpret, apply and assess compliance with the relevant requirements of the Building Code of Australia ,(b) apply and assess compliance with relevant standards relating to the design of a building, including materials, finishes, fittings, components and systems of a building, to the extent that the standards are relevant to this class of registration.
(1) Qualifications At least 1 of the following--(a) an accredited 4 year full-time or equivalent part-time undergraduate bachelor degree in--(i) engineering with a major in civil engineering, mechanical engineering or structural engineering, or(ii) civil engineering, or(iii) mechanical engineering, or(iv) structural engineering,(b) an accredited postgraduate masters degree in--(i) engineering with a major in civil engineering, mechanical engineering or structural engineering, or(ii) civil engineering, or(iii) mechanical engineering, or(iv) structural engineering,(c) a non-accredited qualification that has been assessed as being equivalent to an accredited qualification in paragraph (a) or (b)--(i) for a qualification that was conferred by an Australian university or tertiary institution--by an Australian signatory to the Washington Accord, or(ii) for a qualification that was conferred by a foreign university or tertiary institution--by an assessing authority for the skilled occupation of civil engineer, mechanical engineer or structural engineer,(d) registration as a registered professional engineer in any of the following classes--(i) professional engineer--civil,(ii) professional engineer--mechanical,(iii) professional engineer--structural.
(2) Knowledge Must know and understand the following--(a) the Act and this Regulation,(b) the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 , including regulations and instruments made under that Act, to the extent that the legislation is relevant to this class of registration,(c) the Building Code of Australia , Volumes 1 and 2, including documents adopted by reference in the Building Code of Australia , to the extent that the documents are relevant to this class of registration,(d) building design, including methods, materials and planning, to the extent that this knowledge is relevant to this class of registration.
(3) Skills Must be able to do the following--(a) interpret, apply and assess compliance with the relevant requirements of the Building Code of Australia ,(b) apply and assess compliance with relevant standards relating to the design of a building, including materials, finishes, fittings, components and systems of a building, to the extent that the standards are relevant to this class of registration.
(1) Qualifications Must be registered as a professional engineer in the class of professional engineer--fire safety under the Act.
(2) Knowledge Must know and understand the following--(a) the Act and this Regulation,(b) the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 , including regulations and instruments made under that Act, to the extent that the legislation is relevant to this class of registration,(c) the Building Code of Australia , Volumes 1 and 2, including documents adopted by reference in the Building Code of Australia , to the extent that the documents are relevant to this class of registration,(d) the science of fire,(e) the principles of fire engineering, including fire engineering processes and methodologies,(f) relevant fire engineering guidelines,(g) building design, including methods, materials and planning, to the extent that this knowledge is relevant to this class of registration.
(3) Skills Must be able to do the following--(a) apply scientific and engineering principles to evaluate strategies to protect people and their environment from the consequences of fire,(b) anticipate the behaviour of materials, structures, machines, apparatus and processes when exposed to fire,(c) assess the holistic performance of a fire engineering design and determine whether all fire safety solutions, including performance solutions, comply with the relevant performance requirements of the Building Code of Australia ,(d) apply relevant fire engineering guidelines, including the Australian Fire Engineering Guidelines ,(e) apply fire engineering models and tools,(f) apply and assess compliance with relevant standards relating to the fire safety of a building, including materials, finishes, fittings, components and systems of a building, to the extent that the standards are relevant to this class of registration.
(4) In this clause--
"Australian Fire Engineering Guidelines" means the Australian Fire Engineering Guidelines published by the Australian Building Codes Board from time to time.
(1) Pathway 1(a) Must have an NVR approved Diploma of Fire Systems Design (CPC50509), including successful completion of the following units of competency--(i) CPCPCM4013A Produce 2-D architectural drawings using CAD software,(ii) CPCSFS5003A Develop plans and methodology for fire systems design projects,(iii) CPCSFS5008A Create detailed designs for fire detection and warning systems,(iv) CPCSFS5011A Provide design documentation and review and support fire system installation processes,(v) CPCSFS5013A Support commissioning processes and finalise fire systems design projects.(b) Must know and understand the following--(i) the Act and this Regulation,(ii) the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 , including regulations and instruments made under that Act, to the extent that the legislation is relevant to this class of registration,(iii) the Building Code of Australia , Volumes 1 and 2, including documents adopted by reference in the Building Code of Australia , to the extent that the documents are relevant to this class of registration,(iv) fire systems technology and components,(v) building design, including methods, materials and planning, to the extent that this knowledge is relevant to this class of registration.(c) Must be able to do the following--(i) interpret, apply and assess compliance with the relevant requirements of the Building Code of Australia ,(ii) apply and assess compliance with relevant standards relating to the design of a building, including materials, finishes, fittings, components and systems of a building, to the extent that the standards are relevant to this class of registration,(iii) design fire safety systems to protect people and their environment from the consequences of fire,(iv) anticipate the behaviour of materials, structures, machines, apparatus and processes when exposed to fire.
(2) Pathway 2(a) Must have a qualification referred to in subparagraph (i)(A) or (i)(B) and the qualifications referred to in paragraph (ii) as follows--(i) either--(A) an engineering degree from an Australian university, or(B) a qualification under an accredited program,(ii) successful completion of the following units of competency--(A) CPCSFS5001A Define scope and hazard level of fire systems design projects,(B) CPCSFS5002A Research and interpret detailed fire systems design project requirements,(C) CPCSFS5003A Develop plans and methodology for fire systems design projects,(D) CPCSFS5005A Research and evaluate fire system technologies and components,(E) CPCSFS5008A Create detailed designs for fire detection and warning systems,(F) CPCSFS5011A Provide design documentation and review and support fire system installation processes,(G) CPCSFS5013A Support commissioning processes and finalise fire systems design projects.(b) Must have the knowledge referred to in subclause (1)(b).(c) Must have the skills referred to in subclause (1)(c).
(1) Pathway 1(a) Must have an NVR approved Diploma of Fire Systems Design (CPC50509), including successful completion of the following units of competency--(i) CPCPCM4013A Produce 2-D architectural drawings using CAD software,(ii) CPCSFS5003A Develop plans and methodology for fire systems design projects,(iii) CPCSFS5007A Create detailed designs for hydrant and hose reel systems,(iv) CPCSFS5009A Create detailed designs for fire systems' water supplies,(v) CPCSFS5011A Provide design documentation and review and support fire system installation processes,(vi) CPCSFS5013A Support commissioning processes and finalise fire systems design projects.(b) Must know and understand the following--(i) the Act and this Regulation,(ii) the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 , including regulations and instruments made under that Act, to the extent that the legislation is relevant to this class of registration,(iii) the Building Code of Australia , Volumes 1 and 2, including documents adopted by reference in the Building Code of Australia , to the extent that the documents are relevant to this class of registration,(iv) fire systems technology and components,(v) building design, including methods, materials and planning, to the extent that this knowledge is relevant to this class of registration.(c) Must be able to do the following--(i) interpret, apply and assess compliance with the relevant requirements of the Building Code of Australia ,(ii) apply and assess compliance with relevant standards relating to the design of a building, including materials, finishes, fittings, components and systems of a building, to the extent that the standards are relevant to this class of registration,(iii) design fire safety systems to protect people and their environment from the consequences of fire,(iv) anticipate the behaviour of materials, structures, machines, apparatus and processes when exposed to fire.
(2) Pathway 2(a) Must have a qualification referred to in subparagraph (i)(A) or (i)(B) and the qualifications referred to in paragraph (ii) as follows--(i) either--(A) an engineering degree from an Australian university, or(B) a qualification under an accredited program,(ii) successful completion of the following units of competency--(A) CPCSFS5001A Define scope and hazard level of fire systems design projects,(B) CPCSFS5002A Research and interpret detailed fire systems design project requirements,(C) CPCSFS5003A Develop plans and methodology for fire systems design projects,(D) CPCSFS5005A Research and evaluate fire system technologies and components,(E) CPCSFS5007A Create detailed designs for hydrant and hose reel systems,(F) CPCSFS5009A Create detailed designs for fire systems' water supplies,(G) CPCSFS5011A Provide design documentation and review and support fire system installation processes,(H) CPCSFS5013A Support commissioning processes and finalise fire systems design projects.(b) Must have the knowledge referred to in subclause (1)(b).(c) Must have the skills referred to in subclause (1)(c).
(3) Pathway 3(a) Must have the following--(i) an NVR approved diploma of hydraulic services design,(ii) the successful completion of the units of competency referred to in subclause (2)(a)(ii)(B)-(H).(b) Must have the knowledge referred to in subclause (1)(b).(c) Must have the skills referred to in subclause (1)(c).
(1) Pathway 1(a) Must have an NVR approved Diploma of Fire Systems Design (CPC50509), including successful completion of the following units of competency--(i) CPCPCM4013A Produce 2-D architectural drawings using CAD software,(ii) CPCSFS5003A Develop plans and methodology for fire systems design projects,(iii) CPCSFS5006A Create detailed designs for fire sprinkler systems,(iv) CPCSFS5009A Create detailed designs for fire systems' water supplies,(v) CPCSFS5010A Provide documentation and support for fabrication of fire sprinkler systems,(vi) CPCSFS5011A Provide design documentation and review and support fire system installation processes,(vii) CPCSFS5013A Support commissioning processes and finalise fire systems design projects.(b) Must know and understand the following--(i) the Act and this Regulation,(ii) the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 , including regulations and instruments made under that Act, to the extent that the legislation is relevant to this class of registration,(iii) the Building Code of Australia , Volumes 1 and 2, including documents adopted by reference in the Building Code of Australia , to the extent that the documents are relevant to this class of registration,(iv) fire systems technology and components,(v) building design, including methods, materials and planning, to the extent that this knowledge is relevant to this class of registration.(c) Must be able to do the following--(i) interpret, apply and assess compliance with the relevant requirements of the Building Code of Australia ,(ii) apply and assess compliance with relevant standards relating to the design of a building, including materials, finishes, fittings, components and systems of a building, to the extent that the standards are relevant to this class of registration,(iii) design fire safety systems to protect people and their environment from the consequences of fire,(iv) anticipate the behaviour of materials, structures, machines, apparatus and processes when exposed to fire.
(2) Pathway 2(a) Must have a qualification referred to in subparagraph (i)(A) or (i)(B) and the qualifications referred to in paragraph (ii) as follows--(i) either--(A) an engineering degree from an Australian university, or(B) a qualification under an accredited program,(ii) successful completion of the following units of competency--(A) CPCSFS5001A Define scope and hazard level of fire systems design projects,(B) CPCSFS5002A Research and interpret detailed fire systems design project requirements,(C) CPCSFS5003A Develop plans and methodology for fire systems design projects,(D) CPCSFS5005A Research and evaluate fire system technologies and components,(E) CPCSFS5006A Create detailed designs for fire sprinkler systems,(F) CPCSFS5009A Create detailed designs for fire systems' water supplies,(G) CPCSFS5010A Provide documentation and support for fabrication of fire sprinkler systems,(H) CPCSFS5011A Provide design documentation and review and support fire system installation processes,(I) CPCSFS5013A Support commissioning processes and finalise fire systems design projects.(b) Must have the knowledge referred to in subclause (1)(b).(c) Must have the skills referred to in subclause (1)(c).
(3) Pathway 3(a) Must have the following--(i) an NVR approved diploma in hydraulic services design,(ii) the successful completion of the units of competency referred to in subclause (2)(a)(ii)(B)-(I).(b) Must have the knowledge referred to in subclause (1)(b).(c) Must have the skills referred to in subclause (1)(c).
(1) Qualifications At least 1 of the following--(a) an accredited 4 year full-time or equivalent part-time undergraduate bachelor degree in mechanical engineering or engineering with a major in mechanical engineering,(b) an accredited postgraduate masters degree in mechanical engineering or engineering with a major in mechanical engineering,(c) a non-accredited qualification that has been assessed as being equivalent to an accredited qualification in paragraph (a) or (b)--(i) for a qualification that was conferred by an Australian university or tertiary institution--by an Australian signatory to the Washington Accord, or(ii) for a qualification that was conferred by a foreign university or tertiary institution--by an assessing authority for the skilled occupation of mechanical engineer.
(2) Knowledge Must know and understand the following--(a) the Act and this Regulation,(b) the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 , including regulations and instruments made under that Act, to the extent the legislation is relevant to this class of registration,(c) the Building Code of Australia , Volumes 1 and 2, including documents adopted by reference in the Building Code of Australia , to the extent the documents are relevant to this class of registration,(d) fire systems technology and components,(e) building design, including methods, materials and planning, to the extent this knowledge is relevant to this class of registration.
(3) Skills Must be able to do the following--(a) interpret, apply and assess compliance with the relevant requirements of the Building Code of Australia ,(b) apply and assess compliance with relevant standards relating to the design of a building, including materials, finishes, fittings, components and systems of a building, to the extent the standards are relevant to this class of registration,(c) design fire safety systems to protect people and their environment from the consequences of fire,(d) anticipate the behaviour of materials, structures, machines, apparatus and processes when exposed to fire.
(1) Qualifications Must be registered as a professional engineer in the class of professional engineer--geotechnical under the Act.
(2) Knowledge Must know and understand the following--(a) the Act and this Regulation,(b) the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 , including regulations and instruments made under that Act, to the extent that the legislation is relevant to this class of registration,(c) the Building Code of Australia , Volumes 1 and 2, including documents adopted by reference in the Building Code of Australia , to the extent that the documents are relevant to this class of registration,(d) building design, including methods, materials and planning, to the extent that this knowledge is relevant to this class of registration.
(3) Skills Must be able to do the following--(a) interpret, apply and assess compliance with the relevant requirements of the Building Code of Australia ,(b) apply and assess compliance with relevant standards relating to the design of a building, including materials, finishes, fittings, components and systems of a building, to the extent that the standards are relevant to this class of registration.
(1) Qualifications Must be registered as a professional engineer in the class of professional engineer--mechanical under the Act.
(2) Knowledge Must know and understand the following--(a) the Act and this Regulation,(b) the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 , including regulations and instruments made under that Act, to the extent that the legislation is relevant to this class of registration,(c) the Building Code of Australia , Volumes 1 and 2, including documents adopted by reference in the Building Code of Australia , to the extent that the documents are relevant to this class of registration,(d) building design, including methods, materials and planning, to the extent that this knowledge is relevant to this class of registration.
(3) Skills Must be able to do the following--(a) interpret, apply and assess compliance with the relevant requirements of the Building Code of Australia ,(b) apply and assess compliance with relevant standards relating to the design of a building, including materials, finishes, fittings, components and systems of a building, to the extent that the standards are relevant to this class of registration.
(1) Qualifications Must be registered as a professional engineer in the class of professional engineer--structural under the Act.
(2) Knowledge Must know and understand the following--(a) the Act and this Regulation,(b) the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 , including regulations and instruments made under that Act, to the extent that the legislation is relevant to this class of registration,(c) the Building Code of Australia , Volumes 1 and 2, including documents adopted by reference in the Building Code of Australia , to the extent that the documents are relevant to this class of registration,(d) building design, including methods, materials and planning, to the extent that this knowledge is relevant to this class of registration.
(3) Skills Must be able to do the following--(a) interpret, apply and assess compliance with the relevant requirements of the Building Code of Australia ,(b) apply and assess compliance with relevant standards relating to the design of a building, including materials, finishes, fittings, components and systems of a building, to the extent that the standards are relevant to this class of registration.
(1) Pathway 1--qualifications Must have a qualification referred to in paragraph (a), (b) or (c) and a qualification referred to in paragraph (d) or (e) as follows--(a) an accredited 4 year full-time or equivalent part-time undergraduate bachelor degree in--(i) engineering with a major in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering, or(ii) electrical engineering or mechanical engineering,(b) an accredited postgraduate masters degree in--(i) engineering with a major in electrical engineering or mechanical engineering, or(ii) electrical engineering or mechanical engineering,(c) a non-accredited qualification that has been assessed as being equivalent to an accredited qualification in paragraph (a) or (b)--(i) for a qualification that was conferred by an Australian university or tertiary institution--by an Australian signatory to the Washington Accord, or(ii) for a qualification that was conferred by a foreign university or tertiary institution--by an assessing authority for the skilled occupation of vertical engineer, if any,(d) recognition or registration as a professional engineer in an area of vertical transportation engineering by a recognised engineering body,(e) successful completion of a competency assessment.
(2) Pathway 2--qualifications Must have at least 1 of the following--(a) an accredited 4 year full-time or equivalent part-time undergraduate bachelor degree in--(i) engineering with a major in vertical transportation engineering, or(ii) vertical transportation engineering,(b) an accredited postgraduate masters degree in--(i) engineering with a major in vertical transportation engineering, or(ii) vertical transportation engineering.
(4) Knowledge--all pathways Must know and understand the following--(a) the Act and this Regulation,(b) the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 , including regulations and instruments made under that Act, to the extent that the legislation is relevant to this class of registration,(c) the Building Code of Australia , Volumes 1 and 2, including documents adopted by reference in the Building Code of Australia , to the extent that the documents are relevant to this class of registration,(d) AS 1735, Lifts, Escalators, and Moving Walks , as in force from time to time,(e) building design, including methods, materials and planning, to the extent that this knowledge is relevant to this class of registration.
(5) Skills--all pathways Must be able to do the following--(a) interpret, apply and assess compliance with the relevant requirements of the Building Code of Australia ,(b) apply and assess compliance with relevant standards relating to the design of a building, including materials, finishes, fittings, components and systems of a building, to the extent that the standards are relevant to this class of registration.
(1) Qualifications Must be registered as a design practitioner under the Act, other than as a design practitioner in the following classes--(a) design practitioner--building design (low rise),(b) design practitioner--building design (medium rise),(c) design practitioner--drainage (restricted),(d) design practitioner--vertical transportation.
(2) Knowledge, experience and skills No additional experience, knowledge and skills other than the experience, knowledge and skills required for obtaining a registration as a design practitioner under the Act in a class referred to in subclause (1).
Qualifications, experience, knowledge and skills Must be a body corporate.
(1) Pathway 1--qualifications Must be a holder of a supervisor certificate authorising the holder to do general building work under the Home Building Act 1989 .
(1A) Pathway 2--qualifications Must, in the opinion of the Secretary, satisfy the qualification requirements to hold a supervisor certificate authorising the holder to do general building work under the Home Building Act 1989 .
(2) Experience--all pathways Must have 5 years recent relevant practical experience.
(3) Knowledge--all pathways Must know and understand the following--(a) the Act and this Regulation,(b) the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 , including regulations and instruments made under that Act, to the extent that the legislation is relevant to this class of registration,(c) the Building Code of Australia , Volumes 1 and 2, including documents adopted by reference in the Building Code of Australia ,(d) building design and construction, including methods, materials and planning.
(4) Skills--all pathways Must be able to interpret, apply and assess compliance with the relevant requirements of the Building Code of Australia .
(1) Pathway 1--qualifications Must be a holder of an endorsed contractor licence authorising the holder to do general building work under the Home Building Act 1989 .
(1A) Pathway 2--qualifications Must, in the opinion of the Secretary, satisfy the requirements relating to qualifications or examinations to hold an endorsed contractor licence authorising the holder to do general building work under the Home Building Act 1989 .
(2) Experience--all pathways Must have 5 years recent relevant practical experience.
(3) Knowledge--all pathways Must know and understand the following--(a) the Act and this Regulation,(b) the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 , including regulations and instruments made under that Act, to the extent that the legislation is relevant to this class of registration,(c) the Building Code of Australia , Volumes 1 and 2, including documents adopted by reference in the Building Code of Australia ,(d) building design and construction, including methods, materials and planning.
(4) Skills--all pathways Must be able to interpret, apply and assess compliance with the relevant requirements of the Building Code of Australia .
(1) Pathway 1--qualifications Must be a holder of a supervisor certificate authorising the holder to do general building work under the Home Building Act 1989 .
(1A) Pathway 2--qualifications Must, in the opinion of the Secretary, satisfy the qualification requirements to hold a supervisor certificate authorising the holder to do general building work under the Home Building Act 1989 .
(2) Experience--all pathways Must have at least 3 years, or equivalent part-time, practical experience within the last 7 years, which--(a) includes at least 2 years practical experience relating to work carried out in Australia by the person, and(b) includes 1 year of experience coordinating or supervising building work involving a class 1, 2, 3, 9a or 9c building, and(c) relates to the carrying out of building work involving a class 1, 2, 3, 9a or 9c building.
(3) Knowledge--all pathways Must know and understand the following--(a) the Act and this Regulation,(b) the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 , including regulations and instruments made under that Act, to the extent that the legislation is relevant to this class of registration,(c) the Building Code of Australia , Volumes 1 and 2, including documents adopted by reference in the Building Code of Australia ,(d) building design and construction, including methods, materials and planning.
(4) Skills--all pathways Must be able to interpret, apply and assess compliance with the relevant requirements of the Building Code of Australia .
(1) Pathway 1--qualifications Must be a holder of a supervisor certificate authorising the holder to do general building work under the Home Building Act 1989 .
(1A) Pathway 2--qualifications Must, in the opinion of the Secretary, satisfy the qualification requirements to hold a supervisor certificate authorising the holder to do general building work under the Home Building Act 1989 .
(2) Experience--all pathways Must have at least 3 years, or equivalent part-time, practical experience within the last 7 years, which--(a) includes at least 2 years practical experience relating to work carried out in Australia by the person, and(b) includes 2 years experience coordinating or supervising building work involving a class 1, 2, 3, 9a or 9c building, and(c) relates to the carrying out of building work involving a class 1, 2, 3, 9a or 9c building.
(3) Knowledge--all pathways Must know and understand the following--(a) the Act and this Regulation,(b) the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 , including regulations and instruments made under that Act, to the extent that the legislation is relevant to this class of registration,(c) the Building Code of Australia , Volumes 1 and 2, including documents adopted by reference in the Building Code of Australia ,(d) building design and construction, including methods, materials and planning.
(4) Skills--all pathways Must be able to interpret, apply and assess compliance with the relevant requirements of the Building Code of Australia .
(1) Pathway 1--qualifications Must be a holder of an endorsed contractor licence authorising the holder to do general building work under the Home Building Act 1989 .
(1A) Pathway 2--qualifications Must, in the opinion of the Secretary, satisfy the qualification requirements to hold an endorsed contractor licence authorising the holder to do general building work under the Home Building Act 1989 .
(2) Experience--all pathways Must have at least 3 years, or equivalent part-time, practical experience within the last 7 years, which--(a) includes at least 2 years practical experience relating to work carried out in Australia by the person, and(b) includes 1 year of experience coordinating or supervising building work involving a class 1, 2, 3, 9a or 9c building, and(c) relates to the carrying out of building work involving a class 1, 2, 3, 9a or 9c building.
(3) Knowledge--all pathways Must know and understand the following--(a) the Act and this Regulation,(b) the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 , including regulations and instruments made under that Act, to the extent that the legislation is relevant to this class of registration,(c) the Building Code of Australia , Volumes 1 and 2, including documents adopted by reference in the Building Code of Australia ,(d) building design and construction, including methods, materials and planning.
(4) Skills--all pathways Must be able to interpret, apply and assess compliance with the relevant requirements of the Building Code of Australia .
(1) Pathway 1--qualifications Must be a holder of an endorsed contractor licence authorising the holder to do general building work under the Home Building Act 1989 .
(1A) Pathway 2--qualifications Must, in the opinion of the Secretary, satisfy the qualification requirements to hold an endorsed contractor licence authorising the holder to do general building work under the Home Building Act 1989 .
(2) Experience--all pathways Must have at least 3 years, or equivalent part-time, practical experience within the last 7 years, which--(a) includes at least 2 years practical experience relating to work carried out in Australia by the person, and(b) includes 2 years experience coordinating or supervising building work involving a class 1, 2, 3, 9a or 9c building, and(c) relates to the carrying out of building work involving a class 1, 2, 3, 9a or 9c building.
(3) Knowledge--all pathways Must know and understand the following--(a) the Act and this Regulation,(b) the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 , including regulations and instruments made under that Act, to the extent that the legislation is relevant to this class of registration,(c) the Building Code of Australia , Volumes 1 and 2, including documents adopted by reference in the Building Code of Australia ,(d) building design and construction, including methods, materials and planning.
(4) Skills--all pathways Must be able to interpret, apply and assess compliance with the relevant requirements of the Building Code of Australia .
Must have 5 years recent relevant practical experience.
(1) Pathway 1(a) Must know and understand the following, to the extent that they are relevant to the prescribed area of engineering to which a particular class of registration as a professional engineer relates--(i) engineering principles for natural and physical science and sustainable engineering,(ii) mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics and computer and information sciences,(iii) specialist knowledge,(iv) engineering design and construction, and the physical, natural and environmental factors that may impact the design and construction.(b) Must be able to do the following, to the extent that the skill is relevant to the prescribed area of engineering to which a particular class of registration as a professional engineer relates--(i) apply established engineering methods to engineering issues,(ii) apply engineering techniques, tools and resources,(iii) apply systematic engineering synthesis and design processes,(iv) apply systematic approaches to the management of engineering projects.
(2) Pathway 2(a) No additional knowledge other than the knowledge required to be recognised or registered as a professional engineer by a recognised engineering body.(b) No additional skills other than the skills required to be recognised or registered as a professional engineer by a recognised engineering body.
(3) Pathway 3(a) No additional knowledge other than the knowledge required--(i) to be recognised or registered as a professional engineer by a professional body of engineers that operates with a professional standards scheme, and(ii) to satisfy the knowledge requirements of the professional standards scheme.(b) No additional skills other than the skills required--(i) to be recognised or registered as a professional engineer by a professional body of engineers that operates with a professional standards scheme, and(ii) to satisfy the skill requirements of the professional standards scheme.
(1) Pathway 1--qualifications At least 1 of the following--(a) an accredited 4 year full-time or equivalent part-time undergraduate bachelor degree in--(i) engineering with a major in civil engineering, or(ii) civil engineering,(b) an accredited postgraduate masters degree in--(i) engineering with a major in civil engineering, or(ii) civil engineering,(c) a non-accredited qualification that has been assessed as being equivalent to an accredited qualification in paragraph (a) or (b)--(i) for a qualification that was conferred by an Australian university or tertiary institution--by an Australian signatory to the Washington Accord, or(ii) for a qualification that was conferred by a foreign university or tertiary institution--by an assessing authority for the skilled occupation of civil engineer.
(2) Pathway 2--qualifications Recognition or registration as a professional engineer in an area of civil engineering by a recognised engineering body.
(3) Pathway 3--qualifications Recognition or registration as a professional engineer in an area of civil engineering by a professional body of engineers that--(a) operates with a professional standards scheme, and(b) requires the successful completion of a qualification relevant to carrying out professional engineering work in accordance with the professional standards scheme.
(1) Pathway 1--qualifications At least 1 of the following--(a) an accredited 4 year full-time or equivalent part-time undergraduate bachelor degree in electrical engineering or engineering with a major in electrical engineering,(b) an accredited postgraduate masters degree in--(i) electrical engineering, or(ii) engineering with a major in electrical engineering,(c) a non-accredited qualification that has been assessed as being equivalent to an accredited qualification in paragraph (a) or (b)--(i) for a qualification that was conferred by an Australian university or tertiary institution--by an Australian signatory to the Washington Accord, or(ii) for a qualification that was conferred by a foreign university or tertiary institution--by an assessing authority for the skilled occupation of electrical engineer.
(2) Pathway 2--qualifications Recognition or registration as a professional engineer in an area of electrical engineering by a recognised engineering body.
(3) Pathway 3--qualifications Recognition or registration as a professional engineer in an area of electrical engineering by a professional body of engineers that--(a) operates with a professional standards scheme, and(b) requires the successful completion of a qualification relevant to carrying out professional engineering work in accordance with the professional standards scheme.
(1) Pathway 1--qualifications Must have a qualification referred to in paragraph (a), (b) or (c) as follows--(a) at least 1 of the following--(i) an accredited 4 year full-time or equivalent part-time undergraduate bachelor degree in fire safety engineering or engineering with a major in fire safety engineering,(ii) an accredited postgraduate masters degree in fire safety engineering or engineering with a major in fire safety engineering,(iii) a non-accredited qualification that has been assessed as being equivalent to an accredited qualification in subparagraph (i) or (ii)--(A) for a qualification that was conferred by an Australian university or tertiary institution--by an Australian signatory to the Washington Accord, or(B) for a qualification that was conferred by a foreign university or tertiary institution--by an assessing authority for the skilled occupation of fire safety engineer, if any,(b) all of the following--(i) an accredited 4 year full-time or equivalent part-time undergraduate bachelor degree in--(A) civil engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering or electrical engineering, or(B) engineering with a major in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, chemical engineering or electrical engineering,(ii) an accredited postgraduate diploma in engineering in fire safety engineering or an NVR approved graduate diploma in fire safety engineering,(c) all of the following--(i) a non-accredited qualification that has been assessed as being equivalent to an accredited qualification in paragraph (b)(i)--(A) for a qualification that was conferred by an Australian university or tertiary institution--by an Australian signatory to the Washington Accord, or(B) for a qualification that was conferred by a foreign university or tertiary institution--by an assessing authority for the skilled occupation of fire safety engineer, if any,(ii) a non-accredited qualification that has been assessed as being equivalent to an accredited qualification in paragraph (b)(ii)--(A) for a qualification that was conferred by an Australian university or tertiary institution--by an Australian signatory to the Washington Accord, or(B) for a qualification that was conferred by a foreign university or tertiary institution--by an assessing authority for the skilled occupation of fire safety engineer, if any.
(2) Pathway 2--qualifications Recognition or registration as a professional engineer in an area of fire safety engineering by a recognised engineering body.
(3) Pathway 3--qualifications Recognition or registration as a professional engineer in an area of fire safety engineering by a professional body of engineers that--(a) operates with a professional standards scheme, and(b) requires the successful completion of a qualification relevant to carrying out professional engineering work in accordance with the professional standards scheme.
(1) Pathway 1--qualifications At least 1 of the following--(a) an accredited 4 year full-time or equivalent part-time undergraduate bachelor degree in--(i) engineering with a major in geotechnical engineering or civil engineering, or(ii) civil engineering, or(iii) geotechnical engineering,(b) an accredited postgraduate masters degree in--(i) engineering with a major in geotechnical engineering or civil engineering, or(ii) civil engineering, or(iii) geotechnical engineering,(c) a non-accredited qualification that has been assessed as being equivalent to an accredited qualification in paragraph (a) or (b)--(i) for a qualification that was conferred by an Australian university or tertiary institution--by an Australian signatory to the Washington Accord, or(ii) for a qualification that was conferred by a foreign university or tertiary institution--by an assessing authority for the skilled occupation of geotechnical engineer or civil engineer.
(2) Pathway 2--qualifications Recognition or registration as a professional engineer in an area of geotechnical engineering by a recognised engineering body.
(3) Pathway 3--qualifications Recognition or registration as a professional engineer in an area of geotechnical engineering by a professional body of engineers that--(a) operates with a professional standards scheme, and(b) requires the successful completion of a qualification relevant to carrying out professional engineering work in accordance with the professional standards scheme.
(1) Pathway 1--qualifications At least 1 of the following--(a) an accredited 4 year full-time or equivalent part-time undergraduate bachelor degree in mechanical engineering or engineering with a major in mechanical engineering,(b) an accredited postgraduate masters degree in--(i) mechanical engineering, or(ii) engineering with a major in mechanical engineering,(c) a non-accredited qualification that has been assessed as being equivalent to an accredited qualification in paragraph (a) or (b)--(i) for a qualification that was conferred by an Australian university or tertiary institution--by an Australian signatory to the Washington Accord, or(ii) for a qualification that was conferred by a foreign university or tertiary institution--by an assessing authority for the skilled occupation of mechanical engineer.
(2) Pathway 2--qualifications Recognition or registration as a professional engineer in an area of mechanical engineering by a recognised engineering body.
(3) Pathway 3--qualifications Recognition or registration as a professional engineer in an area of mechanical engineering by a professional body of engineers that--(a) operates with a professional standards scheme, and(b) requires the successful completion of a qualification relevant to carrying out professional engineering work in accordance with the professional standards scheme.
(1) Pathway 1--qualifications At least 1 of the following--(a) an accredited 4 year full-time or equivalent part-time undergraduate bachelor degree in--(i) engineering with a major in civil engineering or structural engineering, or(ii) civil engineering, or(iii) structural engineering,(b) an accredited postgraduate masters degree in--(i) engineering with a major in civil engineering or structural engineering, or(ii) civil engineering, or(iii) structural engineering,(c) a non-accredited qualification that has been assessed as being equivalent to an accredited qualification in paragraph (a) or (b)--(i) for a qualification that was conferred by an Australian university or tertiary institution--by an Australian signatory to the Washington Accord, or(ii) for a qualification that was conferred by a foreign university or tertiary institution--by an assessing authority for the skilled occupation of structural engineer or civil engineer.
(2) Pathway 2--qualifications Recognition or registration as a professional engineer in an area of structural engineering by a recognised engineering body.
(3) Pathway 3--qualifications Recognition or registration as a professional engineer in an area of structural engineering by a professional body of engineers that--(a) operates with a professional standards scheme, and(b) requires the successful completion of a qualification relevant to carrying out professional engineering work in accordance with the professional standards scheme.