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Career guide — WA

Become a Driving
Instructor in Western Australia.

Licensing in WA is administered by Department of Transport (DoT) WA. Here's exactly what it takes to qualify — then bring your licence straight to ACOFEL and start teaching.

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Licensing steps

How to get licensed
in WA.

These are the steps Department of Transport (DoT) WA requires to become an authorised driving instructor in Western Australia. Requirements are subject to change — always confirm current details with Department of Transport (DoT) WA directly.

  • 1

    Hold a WA driver licence with at least 3 continuous years' experience in the vehicle class taught

  • 2

    Complete a TLI41225 Certificate IV in Motor Vehicle Driver Training, recognised by the WA Department of Transport (DoT)

  • 3

    Pass a medical fitness assessment and police character check

  • 4

    Submit an Application for Instructor's Licence to the DoT with your certificate, police certificate, and character references

Already instructing on an older qualification?

ACOFEL instructors get $200 off an eligible Certificate IV upgrade course with our training partner.

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Ready to teach in WA?

Once you're licensed by Department of Transport (DoT) WA, apply to ACOFEL and start filling your schedule with learners near you.