A yard manager is someone employed or engaged by a dealer to manage or supervise the dealer's business of buying and/or selling vehicles. A yard manager must hold a valid Yard Manager's licence.
Before you apply
1. You'll need
- A copy of the Certificate issued on the successful completion of the Dealer/Yard Manager Licence Requirements (issued in last 5 years) course issued by below provider:
- A police check (dated within the past 3 months, issued in your full legal name)
- Ensure a representative from your employing dealership has completed the Employer Declaration form.
- Visa/Mastercard for fee payment.
2. Complete application form
Print or digitally complete the application form.
How to apply
Online
Apply and pay for your application
By post or in person
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If posting your application and Post to: Licensing Services |
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Qualification requirements
Show moreApplicants must have sufficient knowledge of the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act 1973 and therefore must have completed the Motor Vehicle Yard Manager – Dealer / Yard Manager Licence Requirements Course
The above-mentioned course must have been completed within 5 years of applying for the licence.
Training providers delivering this course must be recognised by the Commissioner for Consumer Protection. The courses delivered by the following Registered Training Organisations are currently accepted by the Commissioner:
- Motor Trade Association of WA (Inc).
- Institute of Automotive Mechanical Engineers.
- Fusion Business College.
Please note training materials used for the courses remain, at all times, the property of the Department.
NOTE: If you have held the same type of licence within the last five years or have been the qualifying director/partner or sole trader of a licensed dealership within the last 5 years, you may not be required to complete the course again. Instead, you will need to attach a copy of your previous licence to your new application as evidence you qualify for a licence and have sufficient knowledge of the Motor Vehicle Dealers Act 1973.
Already have a licence in Australia or New Zealand?
Show moreIf you are registered or licensed as a motor vehicle yard manager elsewhere in Australia or New Zealand, and want to carry out work in Western Australia, you can find out more information about having your licence recognised in WA.
Licence/registration search
Show moreThe online licence search can help you find a licensed motor vehicle yard manager or check your licence status.
How to use the online licence search
Search by number: You can check if a licence number is still valid. Type the number into the field on the opening screen.
Search by type of licence: You can look for licensed people in your neighbourhood. Click on ‘Type’. Start typing in the licence type in the box eg. debt collector. Then type in either a name or location.
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