Stage 2 Chartered Writing Services
Chartered evidence and CPD writing for the Engineers Australia Stage 2 competency: CPEng, CEngT and CEngA.
Stage 2 chartered status with EA
Stage 2 Chartered status with the Engineers Australia
We help engineers obtain Chartered status (Stage 2 competency) with Engineers Australia. The current process is described in the Chartered section of the Engineers Australia website and summarised further down this page.
The current Stage 2 Chartered process consists of several steps: an online self-assessment, written evidence for each competency element, industry reviewers, enrolment with your CV and CPD records, and a video interview with an assessor.
For Stage 2 applications CDRsample writes your narratives: the written evidence for your Chartered application. For each competency element, Engineers Australia asks for a statement explaining how your evidence demonstrates that competency.
Narratives we provide are based on your personal engineering experience at Chartered level. We strongly recommend having a narrative written for each of the 16 elements, even if you already have documents for all or most of them. According to our experience, this increases the chances of a positive outcome.
Our narratives are written to the current Engineers Australia requirements.
Please contact us if you wish to find out more before ordering our services.
The information we will need from you: your CV, existing CDR (if you have one); if you don’t have a CDR, we may need to ask you several questions related to your previous engineering experience.
Plagiarism
Quite often we are asked about plagiarism and how we avoid plagiarism in our work. Here is the answer:
We use a sophisticated software in all our work that compares your report to all previously written reports and to internet sources. We really care about plagiarism as we know that this is a major issue when submitting the application to Engineers Australia and other similar organisations.
Using our services guarantees that the application you receive from us is ready to submit and would be absolutely 100% plagiarism free.
Chartered (Stage 2) requirements in 2026
Chartered status (CPEng, CEngT or CEngA) is how Engineers Australia recognises the Stage 2 competency for independent practice. Updated October 2026
- 5 to 15 years of experience: online self-assessment, written evidence for each competency element, up to three industry reviewers, enrolment with photo ID, a detailed CV and CPD records, then a video interview of about one hour.
- Written evidence: for each element, a brief statement explaining how your evidence demonstrates that competency.
- Interview: you discuss your recent work and share real work documents such as drawings, photos and reports. Slide presentations are not allowed.
- 15 years or more: you can apply for Chartered via interview, with a pre-approved CV, two referees, a reflection form and your CPD.
- Competency standard: 16 elements in four areas: personal commitment, obligation to community, value in the workplace and technical proficiency.
- Fee: AU$2,170 including GST. Each additional area of practice is AU$410.
- CPD: 150 hours every 3 years, with at least 50 hours in your area of practice, 10 hours of risk management and 15 hours of business and management.
- Coming change: the National Competency Standard for Engineering 2026 replaces Stage 2 with "Independent Practice" (17 competency statements), expected from around mid-2027.
Official sources: Engineers Australia: Chartered · Engineers Australia: Chartered with 5 to 15 years of experience · Engineers Australia: CPD requirements · Engineers Australia: National Competency Standard 2026
How our Stage 2 writing works
Send us your CV and your CDR if you have one. We check which elements need written evidence and reply within 24 hours.
You answer our questions about your recent projects and responsibilities.
We write a narrative for each of the 16 elements at Chartered level, and your CPD record if you need it.
You review every draft and approve the final version before you upload it to your Engineers Australia portal.
Stage 2 questions
What are the Engineers Australia Stage 2 competency standards?
The Stage 2 (Chartered) standard has 16 elements of competency in four areas: personal commitment, obligation to community, value in the workplace and technical proficiency. You need evidence for every element.
What is a Stage 2 narrative?
It is the written evidence for one competency element: a statement explaining what you did on real projects and how that demonstrates the element at Chartered level.
How many CPD hours do I need for Chartered?
150 hours over 3 years, including at least 50 hours in your area of practice, 10 hours of risk management and 15 hours of business and management.
Can I use my CDR for Chartered?
Your CDR is a useful starting point, but Chartered evidence must come from recent work at independent practice level. We use your CDR and CV to plan the 16 narratives.
How much does Stage 2 writing cost?
All 16 narratives are AU$495. A single narrative is AU$49. Stage 2 CPD preparation is AU$95.
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