Boat & Jetski Licensing Course
QUICK FACTS
Your TRAINER & ASSESSOR: Ed Gibson will be conducting the majority of the courses and assessments. Ed holds a Master 5, Marine Engine Driver Grade 2, Offshore Yacht Master along with his Trainer & Assessor qualifications. Ed is a AMSA assessor for commercial qualifications as well. Along with the recreational licensing courses he teaches an array of commercial courses through the YBI RTO out of Bundaberg. 'RTO 31116'
He is a hghly experienced mariner and dive master and has travelled over 85,000nm at sea.
Our recreational boat and jet ski license course is conducted within the regulations of Boatsafe Queensland.
Cost:
Online Theory - Recreational Boat License: $30
Online Theory - Recreational Jet Ski License: $30
Online Theory - Combined Boat & Jet Ski: $50
Plus:
Practical Assessment - Recreational Boat License: $300
Practical Assessment - Recreational Jet Ski :icense: $300
Combined Practical Assessment - Boat & Jet Ski: $500Reassessment fee of $100 includes training and assessmentOnline theory course should take you approximately 4-5hrs at homeTheory exam and Practical Assessment will take approximately 4-5 hours.
Before undertaking your Practical Assessment of your BoatSafe course it is recommended that you gain some on water experience with a competent and licensed recreational boat driver.
We are here to help so if you don’t have access to a boat and licenced skipper please contact us to discuss additional training sessions before your course. Our discounted rate is $60 per hour for this tuition. COURSE OVERVIEW Quite simply, this is the course you need to acquire your Queensland Recreational Marine Driver’s Licence (Boat Licence) to master/skipper a recreational power boat with a motor of 6HP or greater. As a Captain comes responsibility!
The boat licence course incorporates
online video theory learning and an online practice quiz,a final multiple choice theory assessment (50 questions)practical training and assessment on the training vesselYou must successfully complete all tasks on the vesseland pass the theory exam at 100% to be deemed competent. Let's face it... you don't want your aeroplane pilot passing his exams at say 70%! But don’t panic, our skilled instructors/trainers are here to support you in developing the required competence levels to pass your assessments.
COURSE CONTENT You will learn and be competent in:Planning your tripUnderstanding marine safety, legal obligations and seaworthinessMain parts of a small recreational boatBoat maintenanceSafety equipment and pre launch checksGPS systems and determining positionApplying COLREGS system of navigation to prevent collision at seaWeather and tidesResponding to marine emergencies and incidentsIn addition, the practical component on our vessel includes explanation, demonstration, practice and assessment of the following activities:
Manoeuvres at slow/safe speed – 6 knots or less, Port and Starboard turns and figure 8 (william turn)Manoeuvres at speed (on the plane) – Port and Starboard turns and figure 8Man overboard drillSafely approach a floating objectEmergency stopBerthing and unberthingGeneral navigation and control of the boatYou have passed!... What's next?On successful completion of the boat and or jet ski licence course, you’ll receive a Statement of Competency (SoC). This is an official assessment document verifying that you have passed all the necessary theory and practical assessments.
To acquire your Recreational Marine Driver Licence, you must present your SoC at a Transport and Motoring Service Centre within 6 months of issue along with the application form and prescribed fee and at that time a photo licensed will be issued or your driver licensed will be amended to reflect your Recreational boat license.
We are here to help so if you don’t have access to a boat and licenced skipper please contact us to discuss additional training sessions before your course. Our discounted rate is $60 per hour for this tuition. COURSE OVERVIEW Quite simply, this is the course you need to acquire your Queensland Recreational Marine Driver’s Licence (Boat Licence) to master/skipper a recreational power boat with a motor of 6HP or greater. As a Captain comes responsibility!
The boat licence course incorporates
online video theory learning and an online practice quiz,a final multiple choice theory assessment (50 questions)practical training and assessment on the training vesselYou must successfully complete all tasks on the vesseland pass the theory exam at 100% to be deemed competent. Let's face it... you don't want your aeroplane pilot passing his exams at say 70%! But don’t panic, our skilled instructors/trainers are here to support you in developing the required competence levels to pass your assessments.
COURSE CONTENT You will learn and be competent in:Planning your tripUnderstanding marine safety, legal obligations and seaworthinessMain parts of a small recreational boatBoat maintenanceSafety equipment and pre launch checksGPS systems and determining positionApplying COLREGS system of navigation to prevent collision at seaWeather and tidesResponding to marine emergencies and incidentsIn addition, the practical component on our vessel includes explanation, demonstration, practice and assessment of the following activities:
Manoeuvres at slow/safe speed – 6 knots or less, Port and Starboard turns and figure 8 (william turn)Manoeuvres at speed (on the plane) – Port and Starboard turns and figure 8Man overboard drillSafely approach a floating objectEmergency stopBerthing and unberthingGeneral navigation and control of the boatYou have passed!... What's next?On successful completion of the boat and or jet ski licence course, you’ll receive a Statement of Competency (SoC). This is an official assessment document verifying that you have passed all the necessary theory and practical assessments.
To acquire your Recreational Marine Driver Licence, you must present your SoC at a Transport and Motoring Service Centre within 6 months of issue along with the application form and prescribed fee and at that time a photo licensed will be issued or your driver licensed will be amended to reflect your Recreational boat license.
Meet our crew
Ed Gibson
Trainer & Assessor
Rachel
Administration
Ragnar
Supervisor
IMPORTANT NOTE: Your statement of competency (SoC) is not a boat licence or temporary licence. Your Recreational Boat or Jet Ski License will be issued by the Department of Main Roads once you have submitted your application along with your SoC amd paid the prescribed fee.
