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: 51 Chancellor Drive, Urraween QLD 4655
Next Available course date
The Christmas period is almost upon us, if you would like to be on the water over the Christmas period these are the upcoming dates for the License courses in Hervey Bay
12th Oct 2024
26th Oct 2024
9th Nov 2024
16th Nov 2024
23rd Nov 2024
7th Dec 2024
21st Dec 2024
I do have some other mid week options possible but like everyone we do get extremely busy in the lead up to Christmas so book early to avoid disappointment.
Boat License Course $300
Jet Ski License Course $250
Boat and Jet Ski Combined Course $500
Weekend Courses are run most Saturdays
Mid Week Courses by appointment
One on One Courses By arrangement additional fee applies
PLEASE contact me by mobile for a quick response 0418507750
If none of the above dates suits contact me via email chrisr@boatlicensing.com.au or call 0418 507 750 to see if I can arrange another date.
(The online theory must be completed before attending a Practical day)
Boat Licence Course
$300 - 1 person
PWC Licence Course
$250 -1 person
Boat & PWC Licence Combined Course
$500 -1 person
PLEASE BE AWARE:- Reassessment fee - $100 per licence applicable where you do not pass 100% on both the theory and practical assessments.
You will be reassessed on a separate scheduled available course date
or
$200/hr on another day, includes Assessor and vessel costs
For multiple & larger groups, please inquire for special rates.
We keep our courses to 3 people at a time, this provides up with lots of flexibility that if you require more practice we can offer that. It also allows you to learn from watching the other students whilst still able to feel comfortable in a small group.
Once you have successfully completed the training course YOU DO NOT HAVE a licence to operate a recreational vessel.
You must take your Statement of Competency given to you following the completion of the course/s to a Queensland Transport & Main Roads Customer Service Center.
You have only 6 months from the date of issue of this Statement of Competency, for the issue or you licence/s.
The current fee as of 1st July 2024 is $123.85 for the boat licence and $123.85 for the PWC (Jet Ski) Licence.
If you are applying for the issue of both licences the fee will be $247.70. There are no exams to complete at Queensland Transport & Main Roads.
For lost or damaged certificates within 6 months a $50 replacement fee will be charged.
PAYMENT
Payment is cash or credit card on the day when attending the course.
BoatSafe Courses
MSQ have provided information about the requirements for gaining you marine license, there are a few short videos that outline the required skills that you will be assessed on, this can be found here https://www.msq.qld.gov.au/Licensing
Dont worry too much, The course is training as well, not just assessment! With our small classes there is lots of time to practice and train before we get into the assessments.
Servicing the Hervey Bay region Chris has extensive knowledge of the waterways and surrounding area to get you up to speed with the local tips and tricks to navigating the local area. He has been working in the maritime industry since 2016 based out of Hervey bay and over 25 years of recreational boating around Australia. After years of running Boab Boats in Hervey Bay he has seen most of the common aspects of boating that people get wrong! from this we can teach you the right way to do things.
Hervey Bay is blessed with some fantastic beaches and the worlds largest sand Island on our door step which offers great protection and year round boating. The waterways are immense and could be explored for days, with our help we can get you out to explore this amazing environment safely and confidently.
You will be dealing with an organization with an enviable reputation, leading the boat licence Industry in quality course delivery and total customer satisfaction.
Formal training is compulsory for vessels powered by a motor over 4.5kW (6hp) and for a Jet Ski. This is a condition set by Maritime Safety Queensland. Your training covers all aspects of recreational boating which includes legislation requirements and practical skills.
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We Offer our Training in The Hervey Bay Region
River heads
Point Vernon
Urangan Boat Harbour
The location of the practical day will be decided by the trainer based on the weather forecast.
Identification eg drivers license 18+
Sunscreen / towel / hat whatever you need to protect you from the sun
Any medical requirements or medications needed for the trip on the water
Shoes that are safe for the marine environment not thongs
You will need to have a basic level of mobility to be able to board the vessel and disembark and do the minimal activities
Bring along some water or fluids suitable and snacks
