Accreditation Accords
Accreditation Accords are international agreements (Washington, Sydney, Dublin) recognising equivalent engineering qualifications across countries, supporting global mobility for registered engineers.
Three globally recognised levels of registration
The three agreements IEPNG participates in operate at the globally recognised three levels of registration: the Washington Accord (Chartered / Professional Engineer), the Sydney Accord (Incorporated Engineer / Engineering Technologist), and the Dublin Accord (Engineering Technician).
Because these are international mutual-recognition agreements, an engineering qualification accredited under one signatory body is recognised as substantially equivalent by all others — giving IEPNG members a credential that carries weight beyond Papua New Guinea.
The three international accords
Washington Accord
Recognises accredited engineering degree programmes at the professional engineering level — the benchmark for Chartered and Professional Engineer registration internationally.
Official WebsiteSydney Accord
Recognises accredited engineering technology programmes at the technologist level — supporting registration as an Incorporated Engineer or Engineering Technologist.
Official WebsiteDublin Accord
Recognises accredited engineering technician-level qualifications — the entry level of the three international accords, supporting registration as an Engineering Technician.
Official Website