Boat And Jet Ski License Courses Hervey Bay
- Queensland Transport Approved
- Boat License Courses $300
- Jet Ski License $300
- Combined Same Day $550.00
If you have a friend or family member with a boat practice these skills
At the moment I am not doing Jet Ski Licenses
Some General Hints for obtaining a Boat License
We normally conduct courses Fridays OR Saturdays
Other Dates during the week
Weather dependent of course and numbers minimum of 2 people required
Please send us an email for dates and times
Please note you are not booked unless full payment is received prior to the course date You can come in earlier prior to the course date
Boating is weather dependent
We will cancel if the weather is not safe for boating training
If we do your options are refund or postpone to a later date
Please go to boatsafe-medical-condition-fact-sheet.pdf
Complete the practice quizzes
To help you pass the 50 Question exam you must get 100%
Before you can do the practical on the day of the course
If you have a friends relatives with a boat
Do some practice prior to the course
Look at the MSQ Video on you tube for the skills you will be assessed on
And the Attached Practical assessment forms checklist
It is highly advised that you do some on the ocean practice if you can but not mandatory but it will increase your chances of being successful on the day
Allow about 3 to 4 hours it depends on multiple factors
Ensure you bring ID
examples are drivers license passport etc
Good sturdy closed in shoes
Sun protection hat long sleeves etc
Drinking water snacks
Medications you require
There is a really good video by MSQ which will show you some of the skills you must successfully complete without prompting the link is :
(2) Practical Assessment – Recreational Marine Driver Licence - YouTube
Upon Successful Completion of your day
We will issue you a Statement of Competency do not lose this
Present this to Queensland Transport
They will process this and charge you a fee
Your Boat license is for life providing no offences accrued
Do your study know your rules of the sea
Be relaxed we will do our best to help you out with some pre training
If you and I try our best and we believe you require more training
Then see you on another date
If you have a relative or friend simply do more practice
We are happy to do one on one training about one to one and a half hours
This will be a fee of $150
You can actualy do the exam and training at 15.5 years If successful we issue you the statement of competency which will be active for 6 months As soon as you turn 16 years you can head to Queensland Transport
Yes we could exempt the practical component
The 50 question exam still needs to be completed
For example if you have a coxswains or a master less than 24 metres
You have had a license in another state
Defense service marine experience
Perhaps you have been in the marine profession in control of vessels
A statutory of declaration may be required
This site will explain all the complexities of Boat Licensing
https://www.tmr.qld.gov.au/business-industry/accreditations/boatsafe-accreditation
In Queensland obtaining a Boat License issued by Queensland Transport
Is under the auspices of Marine Safety Queensland
A Boat Training Organisation authorised by MSQ ABC Boating RTO3399
Then allocates training responsibility to Boat Training Providers with certain qualifications and experience
Glenn at Training Centre Hervey Bay
If you are interested in obtaining a Boat License
There are normally a few steps to complete successfully
Keep in mind once you have your boat license it is for life
Unless your medical condition deteriorates
Or you break the rules and lose your license
Ok so where do you start
There is a Medical Questionnaire
You must answer this honestly If you have any doubts please see your doctor prior to attending the course
I think you should find a friend or family member with a vessel this will give you confidence
Get involved in operating and managing vessels to see if boating is for you
This will also give you an advantage when you actually come along for your assessment
Plus give you a much higher chance of being successful
Next step study and more study
Being at sea is far more complicated than driving your car on a road
You need to be ready for the 50 question multiple choice question that must be completed and achieve 100%
This must be completed prior to heading out on the water for the practical training and assessment
The Trainer / Assessor will brief you on the skills and safety aspects of being on the water
Once underway the Trainer will demonstrate the skills that you will need to successfully complete
Then it is your turn to have a practice run at the skills
Finally the Assessment phase where the trainer will ask you to demonstrate the skills successfully without any intervention unless there is a safety issue
Upon your successful completion of all Practical Skills and Administration Requirements
We will issue you with a Statement of Competency valid for 6 months only
You cannot use this to get out on the water this is NOT a license
You need to take this to Queensland Transport
They are the organisation that issues the license for a fee
Now you are ready to get out on the ocean and start your learning journey
Boating takes many years of practice and knowledge built with experience
Consider this a long journey and a safe journey
Many boaters become rude aggressive and impatient particularly at the boat ramps
Do not become one of them they are unsafe boaters putting others at risk and should have their licenses revoked
Be patient be calm be knowledgeable ensure you have all the safety gear and more than you think you require you are on your own do not forget to join VMR or the Coast Guard
If you are not sure about the weather simply do not go there will be another day
We do have scheduled Boat Courses however if they are not suitable let us know of a date that may suit you we will see if we can assist
Boat License Hervey Bay
Marina Buccaneer Drive Urangan Hervey Bay Queensland Australia