Expert CDR Review Services to Ensure Your Engineers Australia Approval

Engineers Australia has a high rejection rate for CDRs, and this is often due to a few common mistakes. The reasons include:

Lack of Originality

Copying from already published online sources, samples, or other materials is a severe violation, leading to guaranteed rejection of your entire report. The report is supposed to be unique. 

Too Complicated with Technical Details

While technical content is vital, excessive technical details, such as tables, calculations, photos, and diagrams, make your report unreadable. This often results in a swift rejection from the assessors.

Lack of Personal Contribution

Focusing on group activity or teamwork without mentioning the specific role you played is a significant error. Assessors need to understand “your duties and responsibilities and how you executed them.

Skipping Crucial Information

This reason includes problem statements, steps, and technologies you used to solve the problems, details about design activities you were part of, and measures you took for environmental and personnel safety, as well as the company profile and the project’s objectives, location, and duration.

Word Limit Adherence

Strict adherence to “word limits” for each section is crucial. Disregarding mandatory word counts for sections by writing too much or too little is a direct violation.

Weak/Less Compelling Career Episodes

The narrative accounts need to be strong and persuasive. Additionally, a lack of clarity regarding career objectives can negatively impact the assessment process. 

Not Aligning with ANZSCO Codes

Each engineering profession is given a specific ANZSCO Code. If your CDR and chosen occupation are not aligned with the particular code, it will result in rejection. 

Miscellaneous Errors

Using bullet points instead of paragraphs in Career Episodes is an improper format. Also, neglecting to proofread for poor grammar, spelling mistakes, and incorrect formatting creates an unprofessional impression. Also, submitting reports that are not written in clear, fluent Australian English can create ambiguity and will likely result in a negative final assessment.

Our experts understand the evaluation factors used by EA and tailor the report to best showcase your engineering abilities, significantly improving the likelihood of a positive assessment. We employ a systematic process to identify and rectify errors in CDR documents. 

Our approach typically includes:

1. Document Analysis: A thorough review of all CDR components (Career Episodes, Summary Statement, CPD) to understand the content, identify areas for improvement, and ensure all EA requirements are met.
2. Competency Assessment: Evaluating whether the engineer’s skills and competencies are clearly articulated and aligned with the relevant ANZSCO codes and EA’s expected standards for the desired occupational category.
3. Plagiarism Check: Utilising globally trusted plagiarism detection software to ensure the originality of the content and remove any copied material, which is a major reason for rejection.
4. Grammar and Language Check: Meticulous proofreading for grammatical errors, spelling mistakes, typos, and overall language clarity to ensure the report is professional and easily understandable.
5. Report Structure and Flow Verification: Ensuring the CDR adheres to EA’s prescribed format, including proper formatting, section headings, logical flow of activities, and relevant referencing.
6. Technical Details Review: Checking that the appropriate technical aspects are included without being excessive, demonstrating the engineer’s skills and knowledge effectively.
7. Feedback and Editing: Providing detailed feedback on areas requiring revision and offering editing services to implement necessary corrections, interlinking sections, and verifying word limits. They also cross-check personal information and re-review technical details.