Hope this will help sa may similar questions.
Please note, this is only my experience. Every case will be different, and every case officer will have their own decisions.
BS ECE graduate from section 1 school, but worked in automation and control (233513). Applied as 233411 (Electronics Engineer) since this is my PRC license and I did not want to risk EA asking for a different diploma. Did not lie in my CDRs, just pointed out that I had several instrumentation, control theory and programming courses in college. I also related electrical/electronics fundamentals in my CEs. Please also note that I have an international certification in automation, so that must have helped a lot. CO gave me the option between 233513(Automation and control) and 233914 (Engineering Technologist) during information Request. I chose Prof.Eng. (in some cases engg technologist might be better in terms of number of invites/allocations and convenience. Research is key.)
In my initial application, I only sent Reference letter (almost complete details they were looking for in company letterhead) + SSS screen shot for employer 1, and standard COE + Job Offer + sss screen shot for employer 2.
Timeline:
29/6 Submitted CDR+RSEA+Fast track
26/7 Assessment in progress
1/8 RFI : reference letter from employer (current employer won't give detailed reference). Was given the choice between 233513 and 233914.
2/8 Sent standard COE + job offer + job description (all official and signed), plus 6 months payslip with HOURS WORKED highlighted. Gave them detailed cover letter explaining submitted docs.
4/8 "Competent" as Electronics Engineer in assessment page but no date.
[https://portal.engineersaustralia.org.au/estage1/search](https://portal.engineersaustralia.org.au/estage1/search)
8/8 Sent follow-up email/status request to memberservices@engineersaustralia.org.au
Got reply 3 days later that application is still in progress bla bla
16/8 Sent another follow-up email. Mukhang hirap na hirap sila sa case ko.
18/8 Received my outcome as 233513 plus all 10++ employment years credited.
I will not entertain questions at this time. (wow press con? HAHAHA)