To be a certified motor vehicle repairer, applicants must demonstrate they are sufficiently qualified in each class of repair work for which they are applying. The methods for qualifying for certification are outlined below.
Option 1: Formal qualification and training
To be considered qualified for a specific class of motor vehicle repair work, you need to meet certain qualifications.
How to meet the qualifications:
- Complete an apprenticeship or other relevant training through a Registered Training Organisation (RTO), such as TAFE.
Note: Training package names and certificates have changed over time. If your qualification replaces one listed in the Regulations, it can still be accepted.
Lost your WA trade certificate?
You can request an Extract of Apprenticeship Record by contacting the Apprenticeship Office on 13 19 54 or email.
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 | Area in which test can be taken | Contact details |
|---|---|---|
| MTA WA Training (classes: TFW and WSS) | Across WA (additional fees may apply for remote areas) | (08) 9233 9800 |
| Cartec Training Solutions (classes: LVW, UNW and WSS) | Perth, South West region (will travel to other regions at extra cost) | 1300 767 454 |
| Institute of Automotive Mechanical Engineers (IAME) (classes: 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 (classes: 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 (classes: 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 |
If you are a registered training organisation and would like to become an accepted third party assessor, please contact the licensing branch by email for further information.
Option 3: Approved in-house training
Interstate qualifications
Get your interstate or New Zealand licence recognised in WA
Overseas qualifications
You may be able to have your overseas qualification assessed by Trades Recognition Australia (TRA) or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO).
Most New Zealand qualifications are recognised as fully equivalent to Australian qualifications.
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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