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Australia’s #1 Boat Licence Courses for Over 20 Years!
Maritime Training School has been Sydney’s preeminent Boat Licence training institution for over 20 years. With 1 day boat licence courses that include practical boat training to get you out on the harbour, and numerous NSW Government accredited commercial courses such as Coxswain 1, 2 and 3, Maritime Training School are your one stop shop to getting your boat licence. Unlike our competitors, Maritime Training School own and operate our own fleet of 5 Training vessels, and employ only the most seasoned maritime instructors. So call (02) 9736 3655 today. Your dream of being your own captain, is only a phone call away.
Silver Spirit Cruises Pty Ltd T/A Maritime Training School ABN 65 121 257 403 and RTO 91487 is approved by NSW Maritime to provide practical boat training and/or knowledge testing for the NSW general boat driving licence and PWC driving licence.
OUR 1 DAY BOAT LICENCE CONSISTS OF THEORY, PRACTICAL AND THEORY EXAM
Maritime Training School offer the boat license course in Sydney, Canberra, Central Coast and Northern NSW. Our qualified trainers will ensure you have a fun day out on the water. The boat licence course is designed for both the experienced and the newcomer, even young adults are catered for! Enrol online or over the phone today!
Get your licence in a few easy steps on our full day licence course that can include boat theory, practical and exam and PWC in the 1 day (for most locations). Note: the 50 boat licence questions is comprised of 2 sections. One section is 20 questions involving navigation, distance off regulations and other critical safety questions. You must score 20/20 in this section. The second section comprises of 30 questions which you must score a minimum of 24/30. If you meet these requirements you pass the course. If you fail, you get another attempt on the day. Don’t despair if you fail this attempt too. You get 2 attempts per day at no extra cost to you.
1) Complete Theory in a class room and 50 questionnaire online exam (boat licence) and 15 questionnaire exam (PWC if you are doing the PWC licence course). *PWC commonly known as jetski.
2) Complete practical boat training (boat licence only -no log book required)
3) Receive an application form from us after passing your theory exam on the day with theory and practical tasks signed off by our trainers. Note: PWC practical is not required. ( For PWC bring 2 passport photos to class for the application form ).
4) Take the application form(s) to Service NSW or Department of Transport Office (formerly known as RMS) and pay their nominated fees.
5) Receive an interim licence until a card is mailed to you by TfNSW. Note: you may request to combine car and boat /PWC licence in NSW.
Maritime Training School is a Registered Training Organisation approved by Transport for NSW to carry out boat and PWC licence training.
The NSW boat licence course offered by Maritime Training School is designed for both the beginner and experienced boating enthusiast alike. Our highly experienced NSW boating instructors will guide you through the NSW Boat Licence Course with step-by-step instructions that everyone can understand.
Maritime Training School is a Registered Training Organisation approved by Transport for NSW to carry out boat and PWC licence training.
The boat licence NSW course and Boat Licence Sydney course offered by Maritime Training School are designed for both the beginner and experienced boating enthusiast alike. Our highly experienced NSW boating instructors will guide you through the NSW Boat Licence Course with step-by-step instructions that everyone can understand, both land-lubber and salty sea dog!
From Cabarita to Mosman, San Souci, Central Coast, Canberra, Northern NSW, with Maritime Training school we your boat licence course requirements covered.
NSW Boat License sessions are held during the week and at all times during the weekend. Fit the NSW Boat License around your lifestyle!
Experienced training that helps you get the results you want. We offer a simple 1 Day course that, upon successful completion, gives you our course qualification.
Trustworthy & accredited safe boating course provided from the Australian Skills Quality Administration with over 26 years' experience.
From Mona Vale to Campbelltown, Bayron Bay to Batemans Bay, Broken Hil to Albury, we do every corner of NSW. NSW Boat License qualifications issued everywhere!
NSW Boat License sessions are held after work hours during the week and at all times during the weekend. Fit the NSW Boat License around your lifestyle!
Experienced training that helps you get the results you want. We offer a simple 1 Day course that, upon successful completion, gives you our course qualification.
Trustworthy & accredited safe boating course provided from the Australian Skills Quality Administration with over 26 years' experience.
Learn the theory part of the course
Pass the theory exam (50 mulitple questions).
We will then give you the boat licence application form.Obtain your practical log book from us or from any TfNSW office.
– Go on 3 separate boat trips with an experienced skipper of more than 3 years experience who will coach and train you and who will complete the log book
Take your completed log book with your application form that we provided you in class to a RMS or Service NSW to get your licence
You can also add PWC to your course registration and complete both theory and exam courses on the same day. (Practical is not required for PWC).
The NSW Boat Licence Course is designed for everybody. Whether you’re brand new to boating, or you’ve been messing around in boats since you were a kid, the course will suit you. Speaking of kids, a young adult boat licence is available from the age of 12, so kids are catered to as well. It’s a great family experience! Not to mention great peace of mind knowing that your kids know all the rules and can handle a boat competently as well.PWIn NSW, when operating a powered vessel capable of travelling at speeds over 10 knots, you are required to hold a NSW boat licence. Canberra residents who use NSW waterways also need a NSW boat licence. You also require practical training and experience prior to undertaking the NSW Boat Licence test.
Live in Sydney, Canberra or Northern NSW? Maritime Training Schools is one of the best places to get your NSW boat licence. Our one day boat licence courses provide all the training and testing you need to get your boat licence – and also give you a great day out on the water as well.
Whether you’re a complete novice or have had loads of practice on a mate’s boat already, the boat licence course will provide you with a wealth of information and give you the knowledge, testing and practical experience required to get that licence. Young adults over 12 can apply for a young adult’s licence too, so if the kids are keen, bring them along as well.
Silver Spirit Cruises Pty Ltd T/A Maritime Training School ABN 65 121 257 403 and RTO 91487 is approved by NSW Maritime to provide practical boat training and/or knowledge testing for the NSW general boat driving licence and PWC driving licence.
Maritime Training School includes Practical Boat Training so NO Log book is required.
The NSW Boat Licence Course is designed for everybody. Whether you’re brand new to boating, or you’ve been messing around in boats since you were a kid, the course will suit you. Speaking of kids, a young adult boat licence is available from the age of 12, so kids are catered to as well. It’s a great family experience! Not to mention great peace of mind knowing that your kids know all the rules and can handle a boat competently as well.
Get your licence in a few easy steps on our full day licence course that can include boat (theory , practical and exam) and PWC (theory and exam) in the 1 day (for most locations). Complete Theory in a class room and 50 questionnaire online exam (boat licence) and 15 questionnaire exam (PWC if you are doing the PWC licence course). *PWC commonly known as jetski. Complete practical boat training (boat licence only -no log book required).
Receive an application form from us after passing your theory exam on the day with theory and practical tasks signed off by our trainers. Note: PWC practical is not required. ( For PWC bring 2 passport photos to class for the application form ).
Take the application form(s) to Service NSW or Department of Transport Office (formerly known as RMS) and pay their nominated fees. Receive an interim licence until a card is mailed to you by TfNSW. Note: you may request to combine car and boat /PWC licence in NSW.
Sydney one day boat licence courses consists of theory, practical boat training and theory exam (50 multiple choice questions). You must pass the exam in order to receive an application form. Take this form to Service NSW or Transport for NSW and they will provide you with a boat licence for a small fee of approximately $62 for one year. There is no requirement for a practical log book as this is completed on the day with our Regulatory approved school.
Maritime Training School caters for all boaters out there in the Western Suburbs. We will pick you up at 8.00am at d’Albora Marinas Cabarita and run you over to our waterfront training room at Mosman. We will return you to Cabarita at the end of the training day. If you would like to attend the PWC course as well, please select the Mosman PWC Course.
A classroom setting at St George Motor Boat Club starting at 9:00am, finishing at approximately 3:30pm. The course consists of theory, practical boat training and theory exam. No practical log book required. The practical training is done at the marina of the club. You can then take your application form to Transport For NSW or Service NSW to obtain your licence.
One day Theory, Exam and Practical
A classroom setting at Gosford District Scout Hall, starting at 8:30am, finishing at approximately 3:30pm. The course consists of theory, practical boat training and theory exam . Once you pass your exam, you can then take your application form to Transport For NSW or Service NSW to obtain your licence.
You have a choice of 2 options
Option 1 – Theory and Exam only.
A classroom setting at The Crown Plaza, Canberra at 5:00pm and finishing at 9:00pm. The course covers the theory content you need to pass the exam. You will be provided with a practical log book after successful course completion where an experienced skipper can help you complete the practical requirements for the Boat Licence. Once your log book is completed, you can then take your application form to Transport For NSW or Service NSW to obtain your licence
Option 2 – Theory, Exam and Practical Boat Training
A classroom setting at The Crown Plaza, Canberra, starting at 5:00pm and finishing at 9:00pm for the theory portion on the Friday Evening. The course covers the theory content you need to pass the exam. You will be provided with a time slot to have your practical completed with our professional trainers on our training vessel on Lake Burley Griffin on the Saturday. No practical log book required. You can then take your application form to Transport For NSW or Service NSW to obtain your licence.
The theory component of the boat licence NSW course takes place in one of our waterfront classrooms. Never fear – even though it’s theory (and there are some serious safety aspects) our qualified trainers make it interesting and informative.
The practical component is the really fun part. Here you will board our 6.5m training boat and put everything that you’ve learned in the classroom into real-life practice. Out on the water you’ll get behind the helm and practise boat handling, navigating, mooring and more. It can be a little challenging if you’ve never driven a boat before, but don’t worry – our qualified instructors are friendly and patient and will make sure you get it right. That’s why you’re doing the course, after all!
Our trainers have many years experience in boating, and they really know all the tricks of the trade. We’ve had experienced boaties come along and do the course to support their kids or partners, and they’ve found that they’ve learned loads as well! This is a great way to upgrade your navigation skills and knowledge of current regulations, especially if you’ve had your boat licence for a while.
Upon course registration you will receive a confirmation email that contains links to the boating hand book and boat practice quizzes. It is highly recommended you read and try some practice quizzes as they are the types of questions you will get on the day. Below you will find these links for your perusal.
Once you’ve mastered the basics on the boat, you’ll return to the classroom for the NSW General Boat Licence Test which features 50 multiple choice questions. If you’ve studied the course resource material provided notes and listened to the trainers (and we’ve done our job well!) you will hopefully pass first go.
If you don’t get the test first go, don’t worry. We will go through the questions that you missed so that you are confident you know them well, and you can attempt the test again. If you don’t get the test the second time around, you are welcome to take it again at our next course, free of charge.
NSW Boating Licences are only available from the Maritime and Roads Service, so you will still have to go into their offices to arrange that. But you will have everything you need to make that part of the process quick and easy. And you’ll have had a great day out on the water as well!
To get a PWC Licence, the General Boat Licence test must be passed first. You can do both courses on the 1 day with MTS. If you already have your boat licence you can do the PWC licence as a simple upgrade. You then have to get your PWC licence from the Roads and Maritime Services office or Service NSW, just like a boat licence.
Our Boat Licence Course covers many topics, but three of the units are nationally recognised as core competencies adopted by government marine safety authorities to promote the safe use of waterways and to contribute to awareness of boating safety. These competencies are featured in several courses, including Boating Services Certificates I, II and III, Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training, and Outdoor Recreation.
The one day boat licence covers parts of the following units of competency:
Carry out trip preparation and planning
Safely operate a mechanically powered recreational boat
Respond to boating emergencies and incidents
Plus much much more, including practical observations, tips and advice from our expert trainers who have had many years’ handling boats in all situations and all weathers. A quick look at the NSW Boating Handbook will give you a great idea of the type of information you will learn on the day.
Sydney Boat Licence NSW Theory, Practical and Exam You must be at least 12 years old to participate in this course
Been thinking about a getting a boat? Our beautiful harbour and waterways in Sydney are absolutely magical, and nothing beats a day on the water. Even if you don’t have a boat, a boat licence is great to have. You can take the helm of a mate’s boat with confidence, hire a boat yourself, or just learn an exciting new skill to add to your list of life experiences. At the Maritime Training School, we make it easy and fun. At the very least, it’s a great day out – and it’s a great price too. Don’t wait! Enrol online, or give us a call on 1800 144 296 and book your place on a NSW Boat Licence course today.
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Our Boat Licence Course covers many topics, but three of the units are nationally recognized as core competencies adopted by government marine safety authorities to promote the safe use of waterways and to contribute to awareness of boating safety. These competencies are featured in several courses, including Boating Services Certificates I, II and III, Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training, and Outdoor Recreation.
The one day boat licence course covers parts of The units of competency:
Carry out trip preparation and planning
Safely operate a mechanically powered recreational boat
Respond to boating emergencies and incidents
The course was pleasent and took the stress out of the situation of being examined.
I recommend this method.
The course fees are good value for money.
Give us a Call on 02 9736 3655 Today. We look forward to seeing you on the water!
To get a PWC Licence, the General Boat Licence test must be passed first. You can do both courses on the 1 day with MTS. If you already have your boat licence you can do the PWC licence as a simple upgrade. You then have to get your PWC licence from the Transport for NSW office or Service NSW, just like a boat licence.
The upgrade consists of a short theory course followed by a 15 questionnaire exam online. You can also complete the course in the 1 day of you choose to do a boat and PWC licence on the same day.
If you’ve ever been on holidays down or up the coast and thought that taking out a jetski looks like fun, you might be surprised to discover that you can’t just hop on – not unless you have a licence. That’s right. In NSW, a special licence is required to ride a personal watercraft (PWC) regardless of what speed it is driven. You can’t just go and get a PWC licence at your local fishing shop or service station either!
Don’t wait till you’re on holidays to find out you can’t go buzzing around the waterways on a PWC! Add the PWC Safety Course on to your one day NSW Boat Licence Course and get it all sorted before you head away.
With Maritime Training School’s Boat Licence Sydney course, not only will you have everything you need to get your licence, you’ll have a great day out on the water as well. In Sydney, the theory component of the boat licence course is held in Mosman (we can also pick you up in Rose Bay or Cabarita and take you there). Other locations include Sans Souci.
Get your licence in 5 easy steps on our full day licence course that can include boat and PWC in the 1 day (for most locations).
1) Complete Theory in a class room and 50 questionnaire online exam (boat licence) and 15 questionnaire exam (PWC if you are doing the PWC licence course). *PWC commonly known as jetski.
2) Complete practical boat training (boat licence only -no log book required)
3) Receive an application form from us after passing your theory exam on the day with theory and practical tasks signed off by our trainers. Note: PWC practical is not required. ( For PWC bring 2 passport photos to class for the application form ).
4) Take the application form(s) to Service NSW or Department of Transport Office (formerly known as RMS) and pay their nominated fees.
5) Receive an interim licence until a card is mailed to you by TfNSW. Note: you may request to combine car and boat /PWC licence in NSW.
NOTE: some locations offer theory an exam only on the day. That’s ok! you can call on your experienced skipper to complete the necessary 3 separate trips to complete the log book OR make a booking with MTS for 1 practical training session approximately 20min p.p. and we can tick off the practical part of your application- no log book required.
The practical component is held on our 6.5 metre training boat where you’ll do all the practical exercises required for your licence (on Sydney Harbour for the Mosman course, Botany Bay area for the Sans Souci course). Then it’s back to the classroom for the NSW General Boat Licence Test – a 50-question multiple choice test.
Once you’ve successfully passed the test you’ll have a completed application form to take to the Roads and Maritime Services office where your licence will be issued.
