Sunshine Coast & Bribie Island – Allstate Boat Licensing & Training

Boat and Jet Ski Licence Courses in Sunshine Coast & Bribie Island

Location Details

Maroochydore

107 Fishermans Road, Maroochydore → GET DIRECTIONS

Mooloolaba

65 Parkyn Parade, Mooloolaba → GET DIRECTIONS

Caloundra

2 Lamerough Parade, Golden Beach → GET DIRECTIONS

Bribie Island

155 Welsby Parade, Bongaree → GET DIRECTIONS

Location Course Dates

Sunshine Coast

Next available Sunshine Coast course date: July 10 - boat and jet ski licensing → REGISTER

Bribie Island

Next available Sandstone Point/Bribie Island course date: July 19 - boat and jet ski licensing → REGISTER

What you can expect

Our professional reputation and experience, a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere, thorough and well run courses and value for money.
Generous practical time on the water. We give you plenty of time to learn the skills you need plus you get the benefit of extensive local knowledge. I used to patrol these waterways – day and night – so you will be very well trained.
Easy to follow comprehensive training courses designed to accommodate everyone from the first time boatie to the more experienced.
An excellent online learning course – at no upfront cost – where you study in your own time and at your own pace.
A theory refresher session with the trainer before you are asked to do the theory assessment multi choice questions.
A “Safe Boating in Queensland” Workbook to keep for future reference.
Small practical class sizes – less pressure for our students – and more time to practice your skills. We can seat 6 students plus the trainer but usually limit the number on the boat to 4.
A 5.35 metre bowrider speedboat with full bimini for shelter. There is comfortable seating for up to 7 and it is powered by a Mercury 115hp outboard motor.
For those doing the jet ski licence course, we run a Kawasaki Ultra LX jet ski, renowned for handling, ride, stability and simplicity of controls.

The Trainer

Jeff Guinea is our Sunshine Coast, Bribie Island and South Burnett trainer/assessor and was previously in charge of the Mooloolaba branch of the Queensland Boating and Fisheries Patrol. This background brings a thorough legal understanding and a strong safety perspective to the courses.
Jeff has Coxswain and Master Class 5 qualifications and extensive boating experience throughout Queensland.
Jeff holds the TAE 40116 Certificate IV in Training and Assessment.
Jeff knows the local waterways extremely well and can pass on local knowledge to you during your time on the course.
Jeff runs most of the practical training and assessment on the Maroochy River but can take you out on other local waterways such as Pumicestone Passage or the Mooloolah River.

Location Course Fees

Online Training Courses

FREE!

NO MONEY UPFRONT

*Online training MUST be completed prior to the 1 day course

Boat Licence Course

^$350

✓ This price includes the Online Training Course

✓ includes Boating Safety Handbook

Jet Ski Licence Course

^$250

✓ This price includes the Online Training Course

✓ includes Boating Safety Handbook

Combined Boat And Jet Ski Licence Course

^$550

✓ This price includes the Online Training Course

✓ includes Boating Safety Handbook

Reassessment fee

^$100

If a person is unsuccessful in their theory or practical assessment and needs to re-attend, a reassessment fee may be charged. However, there is no charge if you can fit into another course from our planned schedule. A fee of $100 per licence per attempt will be payable if we need to make a special arrangement with you.

Additional training (Maroochydore only)

^$100_/hour

if you don't have access to a licensed person and suitable vessel for further on-water time to hone your skills, our trainer and vessel are available for $100/hour (minimum 2 hours)

Classroom option

Generally not available but we have the capacity and approval to provide this option if arranged with us.

SEPTEMBER SPECIAL DEAL

BRING A MATE SEPTEMBER SPECIAL - for 2 or more attending the same practical course.

Boat Licence Course

^$325_pp

✓ This price includes the Online Training Course

✓ includes Boating Safety Handbook

Jet Ski Licence Course

^$225_pp

✓ This price includes the Online Training Course

✓ includes Boating Safety Handbook

Combined Boat And Jet Ski Licence Course

^$525_pp

✓ This price includes the Online Training Course

✓ includes Boating Safety Handbook

What to bring

Owning and operating a boat is an exciting experience, but it also comes with responsibilities. A boating licence ensures that you are well-versed in the necessary safety protocols, legal requirements, and best practices for operating a boat. Here are some key reasons why you need a boating licence:

Legal Requirements: In many parts of Australia, a boating licence is required by law to operate certain types of vessels.
Safety: A boating licence ensures that you understand critical safety measures and emergency protocols, helping you prevent accidents and keep yourself and others safe on the water.
Confidence: With a boating licence, you'll feel confident knowing that you have the necessary knowledge to navigate safely and competently.

In Queensland, you need a boat licence to operate a vessel with an engine over 6hp. If you want to operate a jet ski then you need a PWC (personal watercraft licence). You are able to complete the course at 15 and a half years of age or older, however you must be 16 to gain your licence.

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Testimonials

Jeff is a brilliant instructor. I have a long and distinguished career as a high school teacher and senior member of the teaching executive for talented students and I can tell you that teachers of Jeff’s calibre do not come along very often. I picked his school at random from the internet and I feel as though I won the educational lottery when I signed up with him. He is patient, talented, encouraging, interesting, experienced and humble – a rare and winning combination in any industry. I have enrolled in boating courses before and have been a member of a very experienced boating club whose members have thousands of hours experience between them. I have sailed with people who have won Sydney to Hobart yacht races, raced in Fastnet, crossed the Atlantic, the North Sea, the Coral Sea, cruised the Med and the Carribean and I can tell you confidently that no-one comes close to this man’s natural gift for gently encouraging and inspiring confidence. If you sign up to this school, you are honestly getting the very best of the best teaching available. Dee Taylor A very interesting coarse. I would truly recommend Jeff Guinea. If you wanted to know anything about boating, this man knew it. He's a walking marine Encyclopaedia. This man and his coarse taught me a lot and thanks to Jeff I now have a basic knowledge of reading waters, markers,winds etc. If you need a coarse in boating give Jeff a call. You won't be disappointed. Trevor Lutkin A big thanks to Jeff on the Sunshine Coast. And thanks to all the team members for an amazing way to obtain my boat license. The on line corse was really informative and the way it is set up is just so good. On the day I did my practical Jeff’s knowledge of boating rules and regulations was second to none, and the information he passed on to me will be a great help when I am on the water. Once again thank you very much for all the help and support. David Lister.

Boat and Jet Ski Licence Courses in Sunshine Coast & Bribie Island

Location Details

Maroochydore

Mooloolaba

Caloundra

Bribie Island

Location Course Dates

Sunshine Coast

Bribie Island

What you can expect

The Trainer

Location Course Fees

Online Training Courses

Boat Licence Course

Jet Ski Licence Course

Combined Boat And Jet Ski Licence Course

Reassessment fee

Additional training (Maroochydore only)

Classroom option

SEPTEMBER SPECIAL DEAL

Boat Licence Course

Jet Ski Licence Course

Combined Boat And Jet Ski Licence Course

What to bring

Gallery

Testimonials

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