Boat Licence Course Structure
1. We have over 12 years experience in delivering the boat licence training course. We know what YOU need to know to get your boat licence.
2. We are FULLY INSURED
3. We provide you with valuable Pre-Study Material This is a valuable and essential resource. We are here to assist you by providing all the information you need. Please enroll early to allow sufficient time to study this information.
4. No need to complete a LOG BOOK. We have our own dedicated training vessel and we take you out in the vessel and provide training which meets the requirements for the compulsory ‘Practical’ session and includes:
- The responsibility of being the Skipper of a recreational boat,
- boat preparation and safety,
- conducting pre-start checks and safety briefings,
- safety equipment requirements,
- anchoring,
- boat handling,
- buoyage systems,
- collision regulations,
- dealing with emergencies,
- understanding weather and tides etc.
* Remember by completing the course with All Hands on Deck maritime Training NO LOG BOOK IS REQUIRED This will save you a lot of time and money. ** Please see below for LogBook requirements
5. We are an ‘Approved Testing Provider’ and provide you with the RMS final 50 question written test – No need to sit the test at the RMS
6. The COMPLETE Boat Licence course can be completed in 1 session
7. The PWC (Jetski) Licence can also be obtained at the same time
8. We are contactable 7 days a week 8.00am to 8.00pm – please call 0434 803 687
9. We are flexible. If our regular training days don’t fit in with your plans. We can provide private sessions.
10. We are a Registered Training Organisation (RTO #90927) with the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA).
** Logbook Requirements: A Logbook can be obtained from any RMS office. It must be completed by a a Full Licence holder who has held a licence for at least 3 years. The Logbook must be completed on 3 separate trips. All activities in the Logbook must be signed off by the Skipper. RMS may contact the Skipper to verifty the accuracy of the Logbook entries.
We conduct courses 52 weeks a year.
For current dates and vacancies please click here
Knowledge required to obtain a NSW Boat Licence
How to Enroll in a NSW Maritime Boat Licence course
All Hands on Deck Maritime Training have been delivering Boat Licence training for over 12 years and by having a dedicated training vessel we are able to provide you with the easiest and most cost effective method to obtain your boat Licence. We provide a ‘COMPLETE COURSE’ and therefore ‘NO LOG BOOK IS REQUIRED’. There are other ways to obtain your Boat Licence however these take longer and cost more so you should check that you are enrolling in the COMPLETE COURSE. Please call us on 0434 803 687 if you are unsure.
The cost for the complete General Boat Licence complete course, including the compulsory Practical training component conducted in one session is $255.00 for an Adult and $195.00 for a Pensioner concession or Young Adult (12-16 years).
Please use the forms below to enroll in the NSW General Boat Licence Course for the issue of a General Boat Licence (for those persons 16 years+). You can choose to enroll just 1 Adult person or up to 4 Adult persons at the same time. (Providing vacancies exist – check for vacancies here) For Pensioner Concession and Young Adult Boat Licence please see enrollment form at the bottom of the page.
General Boat Licence candidates aged between 12-16 years must sit the same written assessment as Adult General Boat Licence candidates however when they reach the age of 16 years their licence automatically converts to a full licence without further training or assessment.
If there is more than 1 Adult person enrolling at the same time then please take advantage of our discounted rates as follows:
- 2 persons – $245.00 each (Save $10.00 each)
- 3 persons – $235.00 each (Save $20.00 each)
- 4 or more persons – $225.00 each (Save $30.00 each)
For safety reasons we do not collect Boat Licence fees on the day therefore pre- enrollment and pre-payment of course fees is required. Courses are conducted on a weekly basis. (Please click here for the current course dates and vacancies). Some pre-study is required prior to attending a course and we recommend that you should enroll at least 3-5 days prior to the course to allow sufficient time to read the required boating rules and regulations. We have also developed some easy to use websites that assist in understanding the rules and regulations. These websites have contributed greatly to our achievement of a very high percentage of candidates obtaining their licence on the 1st attempt. Something we are very proud of!
Not able to attend one of our scheduled courses?
Why not book a private course?
We can conduct private Boat Licence courses from 2 to 6 persons on a day to suit you (subject to vacancies as we do lots of training). Our course fees for private Boat Licence training are as follows:
- 2 persons – $295.00 each
3 persons – $275.00 each (Save $20.00 each)
4 persons – $265.00 each (Save $30.00 each)
5 – 6 person $255.00 each (Save $40.00 each)
Private Boat Licence bookings require pre payment and pre study and cannot be booked online. Please call us on 0434 803 687 to check available dates and to make a booking.
How to Enroll in a NSW Maritime PWC Licence course
The NSW Personal Watercraft (PWC) Licence, which is commonly known as a Jetski Licence, is a separate licence to the NSW General Boat Licence.
To obtain a PWC Licence you must:
- Already possess a NSW General Boat Licence, or
- Have completed the NSW General Boat Licence course (details above)
The PWC (Jetski) Licence course can be completed at the same time as the Boat Licence course and takes about an additional 1 hour and cost an extra $75.00.
To enroll in the Boat Licence & PWC Licence course please Click here to enroll
Already have a boat Licence? Then to enroll in the PWC only Licence course please Click here to enroll
Course Payment: Course fees are to be paid in full at time of enrollment. All course details, online activities, training manuals and materials will be forwarded to the student at this time.
Method of payment: We accept Direct Bank Deposit, Electronic Funds transfer (EFT) or our preferred method is with our secure Credit Card payment system using your Visa-Mastercard. (Credit card payments can be completed and confirmed in 2-3 mins.)
Payment Method Choice: If using a method other than Credit Card please note that it may take a few days for the payment to show up on bank statements and that confirmation of enrollment in any course is only when payment is received. If you wish to pay by direct deposit or EFT our banking details are:
- Company Name – Blue Water Cruise Line Pty Ltd
- Bank – Commonwealth
- BSB – 062-826
- Account # – 1005 6552
Location: Courses are held in Newcastle weekly however we receive approx. 30% of applicants from Sydney and the Central Coast so please book early.
Please continue on below to finalise the enrollment process.
Enrol now in the NSW General Boat Licence course
Obtaining a NSW General Boat and/or Jetski (PWC) Licence
To obtain a NSW General Boat and/or a Jetski (PWC) Licence requires knowledge in the following areas:
- Registration and Licencing Rules
- Distance to keep from people and objects
- Safety Equipment to be carried (Enclosed & Open Waters)
- Wearing of Lifejackets
- Responding to emergency situations
- Collision Regulations (Lights & Shapes)
- Buoyage System – Lateral & Cardinal Marks
- Preventing Fires
- Survival at Sea
- Environmental regulations
- Alcohol & drug regulations
We conduct courses 52 weeks a year.
For current dates and vacancies please click here
Click here to make a course inquiry
Course Calendar
Pensioner Concession and Young Adult Boat Licence
How to Enroll for a Pensioner Concession or Young Adult Licence
The form below is to be used to enrol in the NSW Maritime General Boat Licence Course for a Pensioner Concession or a Young Adult General Boat Licence (for those persons 12 – 16 years) The following Units of Competency* are mandatory requirements to obtain a NSW Maritime Young Adult General Boat Licence:
- (MEM50.8EA*) Carry out Trip Preparation and Planning
- (MEM50.9EA*) Safely Operate a Mechanically Powered Recreational Boat
- (MEM50.10EA*) Respond to Boating Emergencies and Incidents
Location: Course are held in Newcastle weekly
Cost of training: $195.00. Payment: Course fees are to be paid in full at time of enrollment. Enrolments can be made at any time. All course notes, manuals, assessments, training manuals and materials will be forwarded to the student at this time.
Method of payment: We accept direct bank deposit or secure payment through PayPal with Visa-Mastercard.
Click here to make a course inquiry
Obtaining a NSW General Jetski (PWC) Licence
The NSW Maritime Personal Watercraft (PWC) Licence, which is commonly known as a Jetski Licence, is a separate licence to the NSW Maritime General Boat Licence. To obtain a Jetski Licence you must:
- Already possess a NSW Maritime General Boat Licence, or
- Have completed the NSW Maritime General Boat Licence course (details above)
The Jetski (PWC) Licence course can be completed at the same time as the General Boat Licence course and takes about an additional 1 hour and cost $75.00 if completed at the same time as the Boat Licence (Save $35.00)