Western Australian qualifications
Option 1: Formal qualification and training
- Complete a relevant apprenticeship or other relevant training through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
- Note: Course and certificate names change over time. If your qualification replaced one listed in the Regulations, it can still be accepted.
Lost your WA trade certificate?
Option 2: Third Party Skills Assessment/Certification test
If you do not hold a prescribed qualification for a particular class of repair work you can complete a third party skills assessment. The tests can be conducted by the following organisations. Please contact them for the costs of the assessment.
| Organisation | Qualifications assessed | Area in which test can be taken | Contact details |
|---|---|---|---|
| MTA WA Training | TFW, WSS | Across WA (additional fees may apply for remote areas) | (08) 9233 9800 |
| Cartec Training Solutions | LVW,UNW,WSS | Perth, South West region (will travel to other regions at extra cost) | 1300 767 454 |
| Institute of Automotive Mechanical Engineers (IAME) | ACW, BBW, BRW, CSW, EAF, ELW, ERW, GLW, HVS, HVW, LVS, LVW, MAF, MCS, MCW, PAW, PBW, TRI, UNW and WSS | Perth, Albany, Kalgoorlie, Geraldton, Port Hedland, Broome, Bunbury | (08) 9478 1642 or email |
| Tom Price and Sons | ACW, BBW, BRW, CSW, EAF, ELW, ERW, GLW, HVS, HVW, LVS, LVW, MAF, MCS, MCW, PAW, PBW, TRI, UNW and WSS | South West region (will travel to other regions at extra cost) | (08) 9726 0812 or email |
| North Regional TAFE | ACW, BBW, BRW, CSW, EAF, ELW, ERW, GLW, HVS, HVW, LVS, LVW, MAF, MCS, MCW, PAW, PBW, TRI, UNW and WSS | Karratha, Roebourne, South Hedland, Pundulmurra, Tom Price, Newman, Pannawonica, Paraburdoo, Jigalong, Onslow | 1300 304 244 |
Option 3: Approved in-house training
If you’ve completed approved in-house training with your employer that meets the Commissioner for Consumer Protection’s requirements, you can provide evidence of completion to show you are qualified for that class of repair work.
Interstate qualifications
Get your interstate or New Zealand licence recognised in WA
International qualifications
You may be able to have your international qualification assessed by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
Who is considered qualified?
- Hold a recognised Certificate II or III issued by TRA or an RTO, or an Australian Recognised Trade Certificate after assessment of your overseas qualification.
- OR hold a TRA migration skills assessment classification letter showing the trade occupation approved for migration.
Need help?
Contact the Department of Training and Workforce Development for details of an RTO that can assess your qualification on 08 6551 5000 or email.
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