Available Courses
- Recreational Marine Driver Licence (Boat)
- Personal Watercraft (Jet Ski Licence)
- Combined Boat and PWC Licence
- There is no fee to commence the online training
Address: 95 Allpass Parade Shorncliffe QLD 4017
Phone: 0478545269
Email: josh@boatlicensing.com.au
I have been teaching sailing since the age of 13 and have been working in the marine industry ever since. I worked for Yachting Australia as a Senior Dinghy, Powerboat and Keelboat Instructor and spent many years working for The Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron and Southport Yacht Clubs.
When I was not teaching on the water I would still involve myself in other areas of the industry such as marine trimming, boat sales, chandleries and wholesale.
I obtained my commercial marine licence not long after leaving high school and soon after that was head hunted by the proprietor of Allstate to begin as a trainee trainer in 2004, before being approved by MSQ in April of 2005.
I have been on the water teaching various forms of boating for the last 23 years and am looking forward to the opportunity to teach you valuable life long skills and set you off in the right direction.
Have fun and stay safe on the water.
Josh Belsham
Course Dates and Locations:
Courses run at Sandstone Point Marina of a Saturday and Marine Rescue QLD in Shorncliffe of a Sunday, numbers permitting.
SATURDAYS - Sandstone Sound Marina, rear training room:
9-11 Spinnaker Dr, Sandstone Point QLD 4511
SUNDAYS - Marine Rescue Queensland Brisbane, downstairs training room:
95 Allpass Parade, Shorncliffe QLD 4017
If you have any questions please do not hesitate to call or SMS me. I also work full time so if I do not answer during the day I will endeavour to call you back either on my lunch break or after hours.
Kind Regards
Josh Belsham - 0478 545 269
Revised BoatSafe Rules and costs are effective from 1 December 2024.
Assessment Fees to be paid on the day
Face 2 Face Theory Session - Does not include assessment costs
Boat Licence: $150 - per person
Jet Ski Licence: $100 per person
Boat and Jet Ski: $200 per person
NB: Theory sessions are run with a minimum or 5 people and need to be booked in advance
PAYMENT METHODS
Payment can be made on the day via cash, EFT or tap and pay with a phone (surcharges apply).
PLEASE BE AWARE - Reassessment fees for practical components will apply in the event you are found not yet competent.
Upon successful completion of the training and assessments, you are not licensed until you process the Statement of Competency we issue at a QLD Transport Customer Service Centre.
The Statement of Competency is valid for 6 months from date of issue.
The current fee for processing a Recreational Marine Drivers Licence or Personal Watercraft Licence in Queensland is $123.85 inc GST.
$50 Replacement Certificate of Competency within 6 months of certificate expiring.
Advanced Boat Handling - $150/hour, minimum 2 hours
Brisbane North Specialises in:
- Recreational Marine Drivers Licence
- Personal Water Craft Licence.
- Advanced Boat Handling
Allstate Boat Licensing and Training Brisbane North provides Boat Safe training for the following locations:
Brisbane Northern suburbs including The Moreton Bay Region:
Shorncliffe, Albany Creek, Albion, Alderley, Ascot, Aspley, Banyo, Bald Hills, Bardon, Beachmere, Boondall, Bracken Ridge, Bray Park, Bribie Island, Brighton, Bridgeman Downs, Burpengary, Caboolture, Carseldine, Cashmere, Chermside, Clayfield, Clear Mountain, Clontarf, Dakabin, Dayboro, Deagon, Deception Bay, Draper, Eagle Farm, Eatons Hill, Enoggera, Everton Park, Ferny Grove, Fortitude Valley, Fitzgibbon, Gordon Park, Grange, Grovely, Hamilton, Kallangur, Kedron, Kurwongbah, Lawnton, Mango Hill, Margate, Mitchelton, Morayfield, Murrumba Downs, Narangba, Newmarket, Northgate, North Lakes, Nudgee, Nundah, Petrie, Redcliffe, Rothwell, Samford, Samsonvale, Sandgate, Scarborough, St. Lucia, Stafford, Strathpine, Teneriffe, The Gap, Toombul, Toowong, Virginia, Warner, Wavell Heights, Wilston, Woody Point, Woodford, Wooloowin and surrounding areas.
Welcome to the website for Allstate Boat licensing and Training for Brisbane North . We trust that the information on this site will assist you to obtain your boat and/or jet ski licence at our training facility. You will be dealing with an organisation with an enviable reputation, leading the industry in quality course delivery and total customer satisfaction.
We have well qualified and experienced instructors with extensive participation in the recreational and commercial maritime industry. Our comprehensive training courses are easy to follow, designed to accommodate everyone, from the first time boatie to the more experienced.
Our training is conducted at:
Marine Rescue Queensland Brisbane: 95 Allpass Parade Shorncliffe QLD 4017
Sandstone Point Marina: 9-11 Spinnaker Drive Sandstone Point QLD 4511
Training and assessments are conducted for the boat and jet ski on Saturdays at Sandstone Point and Sundays at Shorncliffe as required and dependent on sufficient bookings.
Assessments for both the boat and jet ski are conducted on the same day. Depending on numbers, boat assessments are conducted in the morning, followed by the jet ski assessments in the afternoon.
Courses start at 0800 at both locations. Students conducting just the boat licence will often finish early afternoon and those completing both assessments will be there for most of the day. For students completing both assessments, we suggest you either bring lunch with you or make the most of local hospitality.
The on water training is conducted on the waters of Cabbage Tree / Nundah creeks and Bramble Bay being part of Moreton Bay. Consideration is always given to the weather conditions at the time.
Your safety is our Priority
The vessels used for the training are :-
5.7 Quintrex Cruiseabout powered by Suzuki 150hp outboard and
2018 - 155 hp GTX SeaDoo Jet Ski.
Both vessels meet the survey and operating requirements of AMSA, (Australian Maritime Safety Authority) and MSQ, (Maritime Safety Queensland.)
Come and enjoy the relaxed and informative learning environment of Allstate Boat Licensing and Training Brisbane North at either Sandstone Point or Shorncliffe.
We pride ourselves on working closely with local clubs such as Scouts, Fishing Clubs, Sailing Clubs volunteers with local rescue organisations. If you are an active member, please do not hesitate to let us know and we can discuss a discount of your course fees.
Please bring a smile and a good attitude, we will take care of the rest!
Other than that, I would suggest appropriate clothing for the conditions, payment and your ID.
Feel free to give us a call or send an SMS if you have any further questions or concerns.
Kind regards
Josh and Jo Belsham
0478 545 269
Comments from Josh's clients:
just wanted to say thanks again for a great course experience.
You are an amazing trainer with so much knowledge and professionalism as well as good sense of humour.
I really enjoyed the day and will certainly recommend you!
Have a sensational Sunday and once again thanks for the super experience.
cheers
Tobias
I completed my boat and jet ski licence with Josh. Josh is a fantastic trainer, very engaging and extremely knowledgeable and experienced. Highly recommend if you are new to boating - Vee via Facebook
Awesome service from a great bloke. Highly recommend! - Xavier via Facebook
