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.