While some are generic – comms and “ethical practice” – four point to the potential for specific skills development

The four are for railway construction and maintenance, with construction engineering to follow this year.

The programme is about validating skills rather than teaching them. According to Alexandra Sparvell, from partner-provider Engineering Education Australia, these micro-credentials are “based on assessment of knowledge and experience to a level of acceptable industry practice”

“That’s not something you can study for. That’s something you’ve got to demonstrate.”

Costs range from $750 for Engineers Australia members to $880 for others. The  mcs count towards competency requirements for chartered engineer status.