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

Allstate Boat Licence Location

QLD Boat & PWC Licence Courses for Hervey Bay and Surrounding Areas

Address: 51 Chancellor Drive, Urraween QLD 4655

Your trainer is:

Chris Rogers

Phone: 0418507750

Email: chrisr@boatlicensing.com.au

Hervey Bay

Summary

Location Course Dates

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)

Location Course Fees

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.

Location Details

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.

What To Bring

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

 

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Boat Licence (RMDL) requirements

  • It is a requirement of Maritime Safety Queensland that a person be 16 years of age or older to be issued with a Recreational Marine Drivers Licence. A person may attend the training once they are 15 years and 6 months of age.
  • You must demonstrate you are competent to navigate and manage a recreational boat.
  • You must complete a Medical Disclosure Statement.
  • You must provide suitable identification.
  • It does not matter where you live, you can attend the training in any of the Allstate Locations
  • On successful completion of the course you will be issued with a Statement of Competency which must be validated at any Queensland Transport & Main Roads Customer Service Centre that issues marine licences. The Queensland Transport Licence fee is payable when your licence is issued.

Jetski (PWC) Licence requirements

  • You must hold a current and valid marine licence before being able to obtain a personal watercraft licence.
  • The PWC Licence training can be held on a different day to the boat licence training depending on local conditions.

 

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