RPEQs are registered in an ‘area of engineering’ and must only practise engineering in the area that they are registered in.
BPEQ recognises several areas of engineering including major disciplines such as Civil, Electrical, Mining and Structural engineering and specialist areas such as In-service Inspection of Amusement Rides and Devices, and Petroleum engineering. The area of engineering (or areas – RPEQs can be registered in multiple engineering areas) a RPEQ is registered in will depend on their qualification and competency and be determined during the assessment process.