HRL Technology Group and Engineers Australia’s Engineering Workforce Credentialing (EWC) partnership

Left to right: Dr. Sam Clayton – Group Leader & Principal Engineer,
Dr. Helena Zhu – Group Leader & Senior Engineer,
Mr. Jerry Andrews – General Manager, VIC Engineers Australia

The HRL Technology Group and Engineers Australia’s Engineering Workforce Credentialing (EWC) partnership is a pivotal and exciting step towards fostering a globally recognised, highly competent and resilient engineering workforce, empowering organisations to lead in technical and operational excellence. By credentialing staff against international best practices, the EWC initiative provides a framework that goes beyond state-based registration requirements to meet globally benchmarked competency standards, adding a new level of rigour and quality assurance across an organisation’s workforce. This approach enhances risk management by ensuring that credentialed staff meet high standards for public health, safety, and welfare, providing a safeguard and defensibility, especially in high-stakes industries.

This commitment to best practice, which is now recognised at a global level, elevates an organisation’s competitive edge, assuring clients, the community, and industry stakeholders of its dedication to quality and performance. In an increasingly interconnected world, global credibility is crucial, and the EWC model provides external validation of engineering competencies, helping organisations align with top-tier international standards and enhancing their standing across markets. It also addresses evolving industry and client demands, where technical staff are often expected to hold professional credentials to qualify for specific projects or tenders. Additionally, credentialing supports an organisation’s brand as an employer of choice, demonstrating a commitment to professional development and positioning it as an attractive workplace for talented professionals.

Finally, EWC’s credentialing framework facilitates strategic workforce management by giving organisations a precise understanding of team capabilities, resourcing needs, and development gaps, which are vital for succession planning and career progression. Through this partnership, HRL Technology Group and Engineers Australia are leading the way in creating a resilient, globally credentialed engineering workforce prepared to excel in a competitive and rapidly evolving landscape.