BOAT LICENCE COURSE FULL DAY - theory and practical
Commencing 1 June 2009 it became a requirement for NSW General Boat Licence applicants (this does not apply to PWC Licence applicants) to undergo practical on water training with either a Recognised Training Provider, such as the NSW Boating College, or by keeping log book entries from practical training with an experienced Skipper. An experienced Skipper who can verify your on water practical experience is someone such as a NSW Boating College Trainer, or an experienced Skipper. (must have held a boat licence for a minimum of three years)
This course complies with the NSW Maritime practical boating experience requirements
Course includes:
- 6 hours face-to face training
- Comprehensive notes to keep for future reference
- Experienced commercial skipper trainers
- Up to two hours on water training straight after sitting the boat licence test
- Focus on learning practical boat handling skills in wind and current
- Night navigation (optional)
- Receive the College Statement of Attainment and Satisfactory Course Completion Certificate
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| Emergency practice - man overboard |
Familarise yourself with navigation rules and regulations
Underway with your Skipper you will be able to observe first-hand all the channel markers, instilling knowledge of operating a vessel up and down stream. (coming in or going out to see)
Learn skills to get everyone home safetly after a great day on the water
With your instructor carry out safey drills to find how to respond in an emergency such as;collision, fire, man overboard, grounding or a mechanical breakdown.Learning how to control a power boat is both exciting and exhilerating. Boating knowledge and skill is best learned in a controlled environment with qualified marine trainers who can quide you with good seamanship practises.
Practical on-water training ensures you a fully aware of the maritime safety requirements that apply to every skipper on NSW waterways.
Snapshot of the day
The day starts at 8.00am at one of our venues with theory sessions and test in the classroom. Everything you need to complete the course is supplied.Morning tea and generous lunches are available at all our venues for reasonable prices. Break times are flexible, subject to student numbers on the day. Some students bring their own packed lunch. Once the theory/test and lunch break is over then it's off to the local ramp. (ramp locations and details are provided on confirmation of booking). Our ramps are selected for their close location to our venues and ample parking.The day finishes around 5.30pm depending on which boat trip you are rostered onto.
What you need to bring - drinking water, sunsreen, hat, sunglasses and sensible non-slip footware (no thongs) jacket - weather/warm.
NSW Boating College Guarantee
As a Registered Training Organisation the College is required to comply with national training standards and provide a high standard of training in order to achieve accreditation with NSW Maritime and NSW VETAB. All training is to industry and NMSC guidelines within the Outdoor Recreation IndustryCertificate II in Outdoor Recreation
The units of competency are:
- SROYAC001B - Comply with maritime rules and regulations
- MEM50.8EA - Carry out trip preparation and planning
- MEM50.9AA - Safely operate a mechanically powered recreational boat
- MEM50.10EA - Respond to boating emergencies and incidents
Training covers:
- Skipper's responsibilities
- Launching and retrieval
- Docking
- What to do in case of an accident
- Boating risk and insurance Regulation, Safety and Duty of Care
- Safety equipment
- Advice in boat selection
- Licensing and registration
- Maintaining your vessel
- Chartwork, buoyage system and tides
- NSW, Federal and International Collision Regulations
- Local knowledge
- Weather information and more
On successful completion of the seminar, boat licence test and practical assessment students will receive a satisfactory Course Completion Certificate and Certificate of Attainment verifying practical experience.These documents must be presented at a Maritime Service Centre before NSW Maritime will issue a boat licence on payment of the licence fee - an eyesight test maybe required. A schedule of current licence fees are available to view from the NSW Maritime website.
Students who have special needs such as significant problems with understanding, reading or writing English are advised to contact a local NSW Maritime centre, where interpretative services can be made available.
This course is also a great refresher for those who have not been boating for a while. Book early to guarantee your place. Find out more about how to obtain a boat or PWC licence.
