PWC LICENCE UPGRADE - theory only
PWC's (personal watercraft/jetski's) have become a popular choice for on-the-water activities. That's why it's important to know how to drive them safely, competently and with courtesy to other boaties.
In NSW it is compulsory for every person operating a PWC to hold a PWC Licence.To obtain a General or Young Adult PWC licence you need to have first obtained your General or Young Adult Power Boat Licence. A Young Adult (12-16 year old) PWC licence holder is subject to the same restrictions as a Young Adult General Licence. The minimum age to obtain a General PWC Licence is 16. PWC licences are issued as plastic photo cards and will expire if not renewed. PWC licences are available for either 12 months or three years.
The NSW Boating College Satisfactory Course Completion Certificate issued at the completion of the course is not a licence. It needs to be presented to NSWMaritime within 12 months of course completion to obtain the licence. The Certificate becomes void after 12 months and complete re-assessment is required, along with payment of an additional assessment fee.
Training and assessment
The current NSW Maritime PWC Licence Test is a multiple choice test of 15 questions of which 12 questions must be answered correctly. The course is approximately 1.5 hours, including an examination. All students are expected to have read the NSW Maritime Boating Handbook prior to attending the course. At the course you will need to show proof of identity (eg driver's licence, passport, birth certificate) and two passport photos.
Students who have significant problems with understanding, reading or writing English are advised to contact their local NSW Maritime office, where interpretative services can be made available.
You can sit this PWC licence theory test again at the next time training is held at this location or at another College venue. There is a charge for re-sitting the test again. You will need to call 1300 723 112 to book in for the test.
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:
- SROPWC001A - Select and maintain a personal watercraft
- SROPWC002A - Demonstrate basic skills to ride a PWC in controlled conditions
The PWC licence course includes:
- Rules and regulations to be followed when operating a PWC
- PWC operating basics
- PWC trip planning and responsible use.
