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What is a Registered Engineering Associate (REA)?
A Registered Engineering Associate (REA) is an experienced senior engineering technician / technologist that has been acknowledged with an internationally recognised credential.
They have:
- been accredited under the Engineering Associates Act (1961), an Act of over 50 years standing,
- an academic qualification equivalent to NZCE or NZ Diploma in Engineering,
- a time proven track record of practical engineering competency and supervisory experience,
- demonstrated the ability to exercise sound engineering principles and judgement.
They are required to:
- work ethically within the limit of their skills and competencies,
- act in the public interest especially in matters of Health and Safety, the protection of life, and the well-being of the community,
- recognise the need for sustainable management of resources and minimise adverse effects on the environment,
- develop their knowledge and competence on a continuing basis. They can have this assessed on a voluntary basis under REAcap.
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