Boat License Courses
Want to enjoy the pleasure of skippering your own boat on Sydney Harbour. Sign up for your General Boat License and enjoy flexible hours designed to fit your lifestyle. Training is available during the day, evenings or weekends.
Our popular one day NSW General Boat License Course includes a safe boating course, test and a practical training session at the wheel of our powerboat or yours.
MTS Boat License
"Forms and Information for Maritime Training School (MTS) Boat License course".
Boat License Courses
Function
When operating a powered vessel capable of travelling at speeds of 10 knots you are required to hold a general boat licence and since June 2009 you must have practical training prior to undertaking the NSW Boat License test.
Courses
The NSW Maritime Boat Licence is a competency based programme delivered from the following units of competency:
With Maritime Training School, you’ll have a fantastic day out on the water. The theory component of your course will take place aboard our 60ft cruiser MV Silver Spirit or in our waterfront classroom at The Spit - Mosman.
For the practical components you’ll board our 8.2m Kevlakat power catamaran and put your classroom training into practice, whilst getting a great view of the harbour. Then for the General Boat License test we'll return to the classroom where you’ll sit the NSW Maritime exam.
One Day Theory and Practical Boat License Course
By far our most popular course, this course will give you your boat license in one day. The course includes our safe boating course, practical being at the helm of our 8.2m Kevlacat and NSW Maritime exam. The exam consists of 40 multiple questions and answers. Upon successful completion of the exam you will be issued with a statement of attainment, all you then need to do is present the statement to NSW maritime for the issue of your Boat License.
The main components of this course includes:
Boat Test Practice Quiz
Click the link above for the online boat test practice quiz
Course Cost and Regulations
$225 per student - You Must be at least 12 years old to participate in this course.
“Bring a hat, sunscreen and a bottle of water for the practical component on the harbour. Morning tea will be provided and lunch can be purchased from the Bistro".
e-Boat Safety Course
Coming Soon - Stay tuned for more information in the next few weeks.
Private Boat Training
Would you like pre-purchase advise? Do you require boat delivery? Would you prefer to learn how to get the best out of your vessel? We can simplify the boat manual for you! Let our qualified instructors guide you through. Click on course info below...