2014-Jul 31: LTSSL Requirements for Engineering Qualifications

Visa Pak 173: Information for staff regarding the assessment of Engineering Qualifications and when external assessments need to be obtained.

Visa Paks

31 July 2014

LTSSL Requirements for Engineering Qualifications

It has been brought to our attention that there has been some confusion around whether or not SMC applicants’ engineering qualifications meet LTSSL requirements in various circumstances. The link provides guidance on when applicants’ engineering qualifications meet LTSSL requirements.

LTSSL Requirements for Engineering Qualifications

Please use the document to determine whether or not an applicant’s qualification meets LTSSL requirements.

Please also note our advice that Immigration Managers and Technical Advisors should avoid performing comparability assessments on engineering qualifications. This is because these qualifications tend to be complex in nature, and specialist knowledge is generally required to make such assessments.

If there is doubt about whether or not an engineering qualification is comparable to New Zealand Bachelor of Engineering (NZBE) or NZBE (Hons), Immigration Officers should request that the applicant provide a letter from IPENZ certifying that their qualification and any further learning meets the academic requirements for registration as a Chartered Professional Engineer in New Zealand.