Qualifications, trade certificate or experience required to obtain certificate
To obtain a repairer's certificate you will need to be qualified, have a trade certificate or have substantial experience.
The qualifications you may have will include a Certificate II or Certificate III from a recognised training organisation such as a TAFE or an RTO (Registered Training Organisation) and/or a Trade Certificate or equivalent such as a Final Certificate.
Alternatively, you may be granted a repairer's certificate because you have sufficient experience.
A combination of qualifications and experience can also qualify you for a certificate.
You must be sufficiently qualified to carry out each class of repair work to which your application relates.
The points system for approving certificates
A 'points system' is used to determine a person's qualification for a class of repair.
You will need at least 100 points to qualify for each class of repair.
As stated above, the base requirement is a relevant Certificate II or Certificate III trade qualification or an equivalent trade certificate.
However, we will consider a combination of things for you to be able to reach 100 points. Some of these are:
- A relevant formal qualification and/or trade certificate (completed apprenticeship) including those awarded by other States and Territories);
- Any relevant and recent motor vehicle repair work experience;
- Current membership of a relevant professional industry body;
- References about your ability and experience from your employer(s) or customers, including overseas experience in limited circumstances;
- A certification test conducted by a Registered Training Organisation approved by the Commissioner; and
- An Australian Recognised Trade Certificate, which is issued after an overseas qualification has been assessed.
Click here to read about the 'points system'.
You need to provide all relevant evidence supporting your qualification for a Motor Vehicle Repairer's Certificate.
What if I don't have enough points? - Provisional Certificate
If you or your employer believes that you are sufficiently skilled to become a certified repairer but you do not have enough points, you can still apply for a certificate.
If the Commissioner considers you have the skills or are capable of acquiring those skills, we may issue you with a provisional certificate for a fixed period.