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Mechanical Engineering CDR Examples

Real, Engineers Australia-approved CDR examples from Mechanical Engineers, from graduate to senior level. Each report includes three Career Episodes, a Summary Statement and a CPD record.

How to use these samples: Each CDR was approved by Engineers Australia and is available for purchase as a reference when writing your own Competency Demonstration Report. Do not submit any part of these reports as your own work.
Mechanical Engineer CDR Graduate
Mechanical Engineer · Graduate · University projects

Pump design, wind power and drive shafts

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OSCA 243532 / ANZSCO 233512

Three university episodes: a centrifugal pump designed to ISO 5199, a low-cost wind power generator built from recycled materials, and a stronger drive half-shaft for off-road vehicles developed with an industry partner. A strong model for graduates with little work experience.

CE1Centrifugal pump design and performance analysis
CE2Low-cost wind power generator from recycled materials
CE3Stronger drive half-shaft for off-road vehicles
AutoCADMS ExcelISO 5199IEC 61400-1Pump designMaterial testing

AUD $49.50

CE1 + CE2 + CE3 + SS + CPD

Mechanical Engineer CDR Junior
Mechanical Engineer · Junior · 1 year

Sheet metal product design and tooling

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OSCA 243532 / ANZSCO 233512

Three episodes from the first year at a sheet metal fabrication company: a trolley disinfectant station for a supermarket chain, a custom press brake tool for a high-volume bracket order, and a riveted drawer with new turret punch tooling.

CE1Trolley disinfectant station: design to commissioning
CE2Custom press brake tool and laser nesting
CE3Riveted metal drawer with burst extrude and tapping tool
OnshapeAmada VPSSTruTops BoostPress brakeTurret punchISO 9001

AUD $49.50

CE1 + CE2 + CE3 + SS + CPD

Mechanical Engineer CDR Mid Level
Mechanical Engineer · Mid Level · 3+ years

Factory HVAC, duct shop and warehouse systems

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OSCA 243532 / ANZSCO 233512

Three episodes from an engineer at a large air conditioning manufacturer: cooling a hot production factory, setting up a new HVAC duct manufacturing shop to SMACNA standards, and redesigning the warehouse with a radio shuttle racking system.

CE1Factory cooling: heat load, chillers and air handling units
CE2New HVAC duct manufacturing facility
CE3Warehouse layout and radio shuttle racking system
AutoCADMS ProjectSMACNAHVACHeat loadLean

AUD $49.50

CE1 + CE2 + CE3 + SS + CPD

Mechanical Engineer CDR Senior
Mechanical Engineer · Senior Level · 6+ years

Chiller plants and hospital HVAC

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OSCA 243532 / ANZSCO 233512

Three episodes from an HVAC mechanical engineer: replacing an office building chiller plant with an energy-saving air-cooled system, MVAC design for a large apparel factory, and kitchen ventilation and BMS control for a university hospital.

CE1Chiller plant replacement for an office building
CE2MVAC system design for an apparel factory
CE3Hospital kitchen ventilation and BMS control sequence
AutoCADCarrier HAPASHRAE 90.1Chiller selectionBMSNFPA 90A

AUD $49.50

CE1 + CE2 + CE3 + SS + CPD

Career Episodes

Three full-length episodes (1,000 to 2,500 words each) with PE competency elements woven naturally throughout the narrative.

Summary Statement

All PE1 to PE3 competency elements mapped with exact paragraph references from each of the three career episodes.

CPD Record

Continuing Professional Development record showing structured learning relevant to the occupation.

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