Boat Licence NSW | Boat Licence Sydney

Boat Licence Course | NSW Boat Licence

The boat licence NSW course and Boat Licence Sydney course offered by Maritime Training School are designed for both the beginner and experienced boating enthusiast alike. Our highly experienced NSW boating instructors will guide you through the NSW Boat Licence Course with step-by-step instructions that everyone can understand, both land-lubber and salty sea dog!

Why Choose Maritime Training School?

Maritime Training School have been providing maritime training since 2009 and our team of qualified trainers have up to 35 years of experience on the water. Whether you want a boat or jetski (PWC) licence, need some help with private training, or are looking to complete your Deckhand, Coxswain 1, 2 or 3, or Marine Radio course, we can help you.

NSW Boat Licence Course – Fun in the Sun! 

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Taytos are Fair class

09:36 17 May 20

Brendan Morrissey

06:57 17 May 20

Very good service, got to do both the theory and practical and was very smooth.

Harry Turton

06:37 10 May 20

Training was excellent rules and regulations were all explained very well could not fault the training if you travel they take the extra mile to make your day worth it highly recommend these guys

ItsTomPollard

11:51 22 Mar 20

Covers the whole thing in one day. Quick and Easy. Caters for both PWC and GBL licenses and for young adults 12-16 like me and also adults. It’s a really good course and you have have a good time especially after you get out of the theory room and go for a woosh down the harbour. I got picked up from cabarita and taken to Mosman. They also go to places like Rose bay as well. Friendly staff and good service. Would highly recommend!

Mitchell Aro

03:05 21 Mar 20

Great course for learning the basics of boating. Highly recommend. Martin and John great teachers

Jeff H

06:27 12 Jan 20

Very professional and comprehensive. Their training craft are excellent and their tutors really know their stuff, highly recommend this course.

Kyle O'Dwyer

04:45 08 Jan 20

mikeperos

08:23 15 Dec 19

Thorough boating lessons.Great staff, well presented and organised from the point of booking to the send off.

Ivan Lawler

23:09 08 Dec 19

Did my course in Canberra. It was well presented, focused not just on formal rules but also on safety, practical tips and general courtesy of boating with and around others. I felt like the level of coverage was about right. The on-water component was also really good. Broad coverage and in a high quality boat that was in good condition. Now to start saving for my own boat....

Ean Hee

01:47 25 Nov 19

Overall the instructors have been very patience and nice. Highly recommended.

Bill Metherell

22:43 09 Nov 19

An awesome way to get your boat and pwc licence. The course was interesting and informative, and the instructors were excellent, answering any questions and making the night enjoyable. The practical on Lake Gininnderra was lots of fun and a really good way to learn the importantance of safe boating.

Tafzil Hasan

09:59 09 Nov 19

Finished training and practical in Canberra. The team was very knowledgeable and friendly. The pace of the course was perfect. The practical training was on point. Will recommend to friends and colleague.

Abram El-Sabagh

05:06 12 Oct 19

Amazing! Very entertaining, helpful and practical.Would recommend for sure!

Hussein Zaher

02:31 30 Sep 19

we had a great day me and my son at sans souci with the best experienced people Paul and John , Highly recommended for anyone thinking about boat license Thanks Paul and John

Nicole Berry

23:18 22 Sep 19

Had the best experience yesterday doing my boat and pwc licence course at maritime training in Mosman! Thankyou so much to all the trainers on making it such a great day, very informative class session allowing us to feel confident when it came to the exam and also felt at ease when doing to practical knowing the trainer was confident in us, and professional!

djperala

06:45 22 Sep 19

Great experience, and a fun day all round. Boarded at Cabarita.After a short boat ride through the Harbour, got to Mosman. Coffee and tea provided but there is a coffee shop which does great coffee and a decent takeaway breakfast. John took us through the theory. While boating theory can be dull, he had a method of making it entertaining, interjecting with many stories, anecdotes and jokes to make sure it’s a fun experience and the key points stick in your mind. I picked up a lot of small facts that I wasn’t aware of and would not have picked up by just cramming the theory. There is a few breaks throughout to keep everyone fresh. After the provided lunch, time for the exam. I had johns voice and stories in my head, it made the test was a piece of cake. Anyone concerned, I would recommend the practice tests online. Onto the practical, we had instructor Chris. This was great fun. Having never driven a boat in Sydney Harbour before, getting the chance was a nice way to tick off the practical side. We had students who asked a range of questions and Chris happily gave us new tips and techniques to make it worthwhile. Overall, a great day and a good way to get the requirements done for boat and pwc license. I would happily recommend this to my mates.

Wickrama Arachchige Jayantha

03:16 20 Sep 19

Ian Zhu

11:48 17 Aug 19

Jordan West

00:15 18 Jul 19

My experience with Maritime Training School was outstanding. The information they provided prior to commencing the course was completely comprehensive and set me up extremely well for success on the day. I was picked up from Cabarita by John who is very friendly, knowledgeable and professional. He took me on the boat to Mosman training centre and he took the time to stop and point things out along the way and explain bits and pieces about maritime laws, signs, enforcement and etiquette. The course itself was very well structured, I was able to ask all the questions I had, and all aspects of the training were thoroughly explained in a logical and meaningful way. The practical aspect of the training was fun and educational. John demonstrated and explained everything extremely well and put me at ease when performing manoeuvres for the first time. I cannot recommend John and the team at Maritime Training School enough. It was an awesome day in the classroom and on the water. 6 stars.

Alistair Rowe

05:57 17 Jul 19

engaging and enjoyable course, was never tedious and the practical element was a perfect chance to get out on the water

Nicholas Stapleton

01:15 15 Jul 19

Great place, made it very easy to learn the rules and how to control a boat on the water.

Chris Klein

03:58 13 Jul 19

Great training session with John. Loved it.

Henry

07:51 08 Jul 19

The best place to do your boat licence course in Sydney.

Dan Farrenc

01:05 08 Jul 19

Very personal and professional - absolutely recommend this business - me and my 13 year old son had a great time - thank you.

Trieu Nguyen

13:39 16 Jun 19

Very happy with these blokes. They are very knowledgable and informative. Great day out sightseeing on the sydney harbour waters. Would definitely recommend.

Alexander AMPOULOSVITHOULKAS

06:10 09 Jun 19

Awesome experience!! Highly recommend.. The staff were awesome and very helpful passed my exam happy days 😊

Me Shell

09:47 26 May 19

John and staff were amazing! TheyTmade the whole experience worthwhile. He picked us up from Cabarita and gave us his own little tour on the way to Mosman. Learning experience was great, informative, applicable in both theory and practical components. Lunch was provided and tasty! Definitely recommend booking.

Andrew Hutchinson

10:42 19 May 19

Had a great day with Paul & Mick who took us through the theory and practical parts of the course - learned heaps. Good lunch too! Thank you so much for a great experience.

Ahmed Gouda

11:33 19 Apr 19

Absolutely best money I've spent. I will be going back here to complete further training to n boating.Great teachers, good informed and the day gowg fast and fun.Thank YouAhmed Gouda

Daniel Greenland

04:42 17 Apr 19

Highly recommend. The staff were very friendly, professional and informative with everything they did. Great value for money

Chris Gha

07:15 06 Apr 19

Marisa Ko

04:53 09 Mar 19

Great course, John and Chris explained everything perfectly and precisely and made it an easy experience. Im so excited to get out on the water!

Ramy Maher

03:07 09 Mar 19

Harry Bentley

09:41 01 Mar 19

Awesome trainers. Highly recommend these guys!!!

Danielle Prieto

09:39 01 Mar 19

Excellent trainers!! I was worried I was going to fail but passed with flying colors!! Thanks guys 🙂

Tibor Hegedis

11:51 23 Feb 19

Absolutely great! Highly recommended!Just got my licence in one of their famous twilight sessions which is by far the fastest way to licenceKnowledgeable instructor, fun practical part and fast and efficient theory test. The fastest way to get the boat licence and best of all - no time taken of work, or weekendS. Just prepare yourself using practice quiz or boating handbook (links to both on their website) and licence is yours!I will take both of my kids there to get their licences soon.Thank you John

Felo

01:13 22 Feb 19

Very comprehensive training, top learning guides. Highly recommended

romyover1

20:47 16 Jan 19

Such a great school! Amazing instructors, great class. Would highly recommend.

dave b

20:44 13 Jan 19

Get your Boating and PWC licence the right way!You could cut corners and save a measly $100 or so and wing it with your mates "advice" and use the logbooking system which seems stupid and easily faked, But If you want to be trained properly by real boating professionals who actually train you in all facets of sign recognition, the many differing channel markers, safety, and where not to use the ski and piss everyone off then do this course with John and Paul and be assured you are doing it right and staying legal and using the craft safely. they offer realtime experience and training in boat handling and driving, fuelling and all the other plethora of rules etc etc,They are very good at what they do and explain everything for you in detail, The guys are no office workers and the course was a bit of fun too, It runs for a few hours out of Dickson then the next morning do a 20 minute zodiac run across lake ginninderra including man overboard recovery, correct distance from shore and other vessels, safe anchoring and fire suppression which was all well worth it, Beautiful sandwiches and coffee supplied with the course, and all the answers you need to be safe and not cop fines.Highly recommended.Good job guys, CheersCaptain Dave

Saverio Costanzo

01:33 12 Jan 19

Carol O’Shea

23:01 03 Jan 19

Everything about this course was great. The pre-reading material, the communication and information, convenient location, knowledgeable friendly instructors and ease of the whole process. My favourite part was that it included a practical on-water component which meant we didn’t have to bother with log books to get our licences. This company takes boating safety seriously and I now feel confident to take our boat out on the water.Great value for money, and highly recommend this company.

Michael Riched

06:05 08 Dec 18

Very impressed. Great knowledge and exceptional teaching skills. Steve you're a legend!

carolyn Uhe

01:58 01 Dec 18

I highly recommend this program run by Paul, John and Dijila which I completed in Canberra this weekend. The pre course training material was very helpful and specific. All email communication and contact was also timely and professional.To Paul, well done on the running of the classroom theory and exam, you presented information very well and made the learning environment enjoyable and informative to assist me in passing the exam. A special thanks to John for passing on your knowledge conducting the practical on the following day and making me feel comfortable and confident on the water. You were easy to talk to and explained various scenarios, safety and other applications very well. It was a great place to take to the water here on lake ginninderra. Thanks dijila for making me feel welcome and giving me support too.It is fortunate that your team acknowledges the need for maritime training here in Canberra so close to the alpine region and the ocean. So thank you for travelling down here regularly to offer and conduct this training here.For those people who are looking at getting your boat licence I highly recommend the maritime training school, don’t go anywhere else! A fantastic program!Thank you again maritime training team!

Kade Robinson

01:33 01 Dec 18

Had a great day attaining my Boat & PWC licence with John from Maritime Training School. He was very clear in communicating all the concepts covered in both the theory and the practical course, and was more than happy to answer any questions I had. Overall, it was a great experience and I highly recommend Maritime Training School for anybody keen to get out on the water.

Paul Steele

04:09 28 Oct 18

Thanks to all. Good easy to understand theory lecture and boat practical. Well done. Made it so easy to pass

Meng Jin

02:29 28 Oct 18

Very kind teacher😊

Sarne Moana

02:27 28 Oct 18

Humbold Squid

12:49 08 Sep 18

Did the theory and prac course with John and Dijla in Canberra and it was absolutely fantastic. Professionally run, comprehensive and numerous tips and tricks beyond just the official training required for the licence (if you pay attention). The practical session on the lake was both great fun and informative; practiced man-over-board procedures, anchoring, mooring, as well as boat handling including getting up on the plane and correctly tuning the trim to suit hull/conditions. Driving session was about 10-15 minutes per person (with 4 folks about an hour or a bit more) and much value was to be had if paying attention to the advice given to other drivers when waiting ones turn. Noting the focus of this course is to assist you to get your licence rather than make you an expert mariner, the content is thorough and well balanced. The facilitators are not only very knowledgeable, but lovely people to boot. Will be back for the VHF course. HIGHLY recommended.

arthur Tabellion

07:24 06 Sep 18

Tom Franklin

07:25 02 Sep 18

Just completed my Boat licence with Maritime Training School Staff, the vessel was well maintained and up to date. Both Paul and Steve were very knowledgeable sharing practical tips which go far beyond the basic syllabus plue Steve's Dad Jokes really broke the ice what a character . I had an absolute blast on a day with less than perfect weather. Can't wait for my next course with MTS

Yu Leo

06:47 11 Aug 18

Josh Elmo

02:32 30 May 18

Steve and Paul: you guys are not only professionals and know the subject matter, you make learning fun and it was a great day as we both had a great time. We look forward to learning more from you as we progress further into this wonderful sport of boating. We will be telling our friends and family about your class. Thanks again guys.Mike and Elizabeth

Manos Moustakas

05:43 19 May 18

The best school in Australia ,for the boats .The instructor is very friendly and knowledgeable. I feel very lucky! Thanks...

Hugh Macfarlane

09:13 22 Apr 18

Purpose built class to get a boat license. Great instruction, interesting delivery and very friendly.

Marie Marie

10:04 19 Apr 18

Very professional, friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting a boat licence. I did the twilight express course which was great for people who want to study for the knowledge test at home. Excellent practical training.

Alan Masters

02:36 17 Apr 18

Great course and instructors - particularly impressed that they make the effort to come to Canberra to run the boating course for ACT residents. Happy to get a run on Lake Ginninderra for the practical - can't do that every day in Canberra!

Tim and Keren

23:30 16 Mar 18

AWESOME - Friendly people, relaxed training environment, good boat experience out on the water. Very flexible with their training times and changes to your training can be made with ease. Putting everyone in the family through the training. Thanks so much guys. Great Job.

Pam Garcia

09:00 04 Mar 18

Thank you to all the staff. So friendly and helpful. We loved the practical part of the day on the boat it gave us the confidence to be able to go out on our own. Highly recommend the team at Maritime Training School!

Ed S

03:56 04 Mar 18

Alex Kane

03:32 26 Feb 18

Fantastic and fun trainers. Very hands-on and experienced. They really know they're stuff and help you learn in a relaxed, engaging way. Highly recommended!

Jay Khan

21:56 24 Feb 18

Super friendly and knowledgable instructors, but on-water training was a bit pointless. The course was split into two sections; the theory and the practical. The theory was simple enough, although some of the group hadn’t done any prior learning whatsoever which made the pace a bit slow for those of us who had.The second part was the practical, and it was this that I thought was completely insufficient. There were 8 of us in one 6m RIB, and total time at the helm was probably 10-15 mins max. After about 10 mins of slow speed steering and a brief man overboard exercise, we took the boat up to plane for less than 20 seconds. Some of the group were complete novices, and the idea that after this 15 mins of boat handling they can legally operate a speedboat in Sydney waterways is laughable. There was no anchor setting work, no knots, no mooring practice...Our instructor did his best, but there were too many people on one boat for the time allowed. After the same candidates just scraped through the knowledge test, I wouldn’t feel confident at all that some of the people on this course feel equipped and capable of skippering a boat for themselves, much less with passengers.

Monica Mazioun

04:30 25 Jan 18

Great facilitators. Friendly relaxed environment. Def recommend.

Milan Vuksanovic

12:50 09 Jan 18

They were very helpful.they explained everything well it is a really fun course and great experience

Troy Sellers

01:21 18 Dec 17

These guys are fantastic!Very professional, friendly and knowledgable.I would highly recommend them for your maritime training requirements.-Troy

Kerry McDonald

09:38 04 Dec 17

Thanks to the guys at maritime training. Great instructors, great day and would highly recommend to anyone wishing to get their boat or pwc license.

Carly Degnan

03:15 14 Nov 17

The private boat training offered by maritime training school is a must for anyone wanting to gain confidence in their boat skills. Steve our instructor was amazing, his boat skills and knowledge are first class.. In 4 hours he made us confident in our skills and confident to take the boat out without worry.

Brian M Logan

06:14 23 Oct 17

If you've contemplated getting out on the water more, but are always faced with needing a pesky boat licence, then look no further than 'Maritime Training School'. Super friendly people to deal with, and they really know how to make a day's training F.U.N! Which, I might add, is especially beneficial if going back to 'school' fills you with as much dread as it did me!

Dijla Koutsouras

23:04 03 May 17

Mark Bonello

00:20 02 May 17

Highly recommended, I sent my 16yr old daughter who loved the day and remarked how quick it went. She enjoyed driving the boat and the clear instructions given both in theory and practical, she also enjoyed the food supplied and overall had a very pleasant experience. Passed the test first go!

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NSW Boat licence courses are provided at the Maritime Training School’s Sydney headquarters, our qualified trainers provide everything you need in our popular one-day NSW Boat Licence course – and you get a great day out on the water at the same time.

The NSW Boat Licence Course is designed for everybody. Whether you’re brand new to boating, or you’ve been messing around in boats since you were a kid, the course will suit you. Speaking of kids, a young adult boat licence is available from the age of 12, so kids are catered to as well. It’s a great family experience! Not to mention great peace of mind knowing that your kids know all the rules and can handle a boat competently as well.

Get Your NSW Boat Licence With Us

In NSW, when operating a powered vessel capable of travelling at speeds over 10 knots, you are required to hold a NSW boat licence. Canberra residents who use NSW waterways also need a NSW boat licence. You also require practical training and experience prior to undertaking the NSW Boat Licence test.

Live in Sydney or Canberra? Maritime Training Schools is one of the best places to get your NSW boat licence. Our one day boat licence courses provide all the training and testing you need to get your boat licence – and also give you a great day out on the water as well.

Whether you’re a complete novice or have had loads of practice on a mate’s boat already, the boat licence course will provide you with a wealth of information and give you the knowledge, testing and practical experience required to get that licence. Young adults over 12 can apply for a young adult’s licence too, so if the kids are keen, bring them along as well.

Boat Licence Course Components

Our Boat Licence Course covers many topics, but three of the units are nationally recognised as core competencies adopted by government marine safety authorities to promote the safe use of waterways and to contribute to awareness of boating safety. These competencies are featured in several courses, including Boating Services Certificates I, II and III, Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training, and Outdoor Recreation. The units of competency are:

• Unit MEM50008 (Carry out trip preparation and planning)
• Unit MEM50009 (Safely operate a mechanically powered recreational boat)
• Unit MEM50010 (Respond to boating emergencies and incidents)

Other Components Of The Course Include:

• • Mooring and docking
  • Overloading
  • Anchoring
  • Navigation
  • Maritime rules and regulations
  • Safety equipment operation and regulations
  • Collision regulations
  • Basic marine radio

Plus much much more, including practical observations, tips and advice from our expert trainers who have had many years’ handling boats in all situations and all weathers.  A quick look at our General Boat Licence Information Student Guide here will give you a great idea of the type of information you will learn on the day.

Boat Licence Sydney

With Maritime Training School’s Boat Licence Sydney course, not only will you have everything you need to get your licence, you’ll have a great day out on the water as well. In Sydney, the theory component of the boat licence course is held in Mosman (we can also pick you up in Rose Bay or Cabarita and take you there) or in Sans Souci.

The practical component is held on our 6.5 metre training boat where you’ll do all the practical exercises required for your licence (on Sydney Harbour for the Mosman course, Botany Bay area for the Sans Souci course). Then it’s back to the classroom for the NSW General Boat Licence Test – a 50-question multiple choice test.

Once you’ve successfully passed the test you’ll have a completed application form to take to the Roads and Maritime Services office where your licence will be issued. CLICK HERE TO BOOK.

Boat Licence Canberra

Not only do Maritime Training School offer boat training courses in Sydney, but we also lead the way in offering maritime training in Canberra.

Canberra is technically in the ACT, and as such power boats are not permitted on the lakes. However there are many NSW waterways nearby, so a NSW General Boat Licence is often required. The Maritime Training School holds courses at the Dickson Tradies on a Thursday or Friday evening from 5pm to 9pm. You can then attend our one hour practical session at Lake Ginninderra on the following Saturday. CLICK HERE TO BOOK.

Boat Licence Central Coast | Gosford

Looking to get a boat licence in the Central Coast? Then boy have you come to the right place! If you head north from Sydney up the M1 you’ll find yourself entering the beautiful Central Coast. This playboys paradise is the go-to weekend destination for tired and jaded Sydney-siders looking to get away from the traffic and the noise of city life to enjoy some quality time out on the water. Drive just 40 minutes from the Pacific Highway turn off at Turramurra and you’ll arrive in Gosford, the ‘Capital of the Central Coast’. Gosford is a boom-town with over $1,000,000,000 (that’s Billion with a B!) worth of new apartments, high-rises and offices getting built over the next three years. Drive a further five minutes and you’ll find yourself at the Gosford Scout Hall, which overlooks the magical expanse of the Brisbane Waters. And it’s here you’ll find the Central Coast Boat Licence courses run by Maritime Training School. The practical component is held on our 6.5 metre training boat where you’ll do all the practical exercises required for your licence. Once you’ve successfully passed the test you’ll have a completed application form to take to the Roads and Maritime Services office where your licence will be issued.

So if you’re looking to get your boat licence in Gosford, or maybe your jet ski licence is the thing you’re after? CLICK HERE TO BOOK.

Personal Watercraft (PWC) Licence (upgrade from boat licence)

To get a PWC Licence, the General Boat Licence test must be passed first. You can do both courses on the 1 day with MTS.  If you already have your boat licence you can do the PWC licence as a simple upgrade. You then have to get your PWC licence from the Roads and Maritime Services office, just like a boat licence.

If you’ve ever been on holidays down or up the coast and thought that taking out a jetski looks like fun, you might be surprised to discover that you can’t just hop on – not unless you have a licence. That’s right. In NSW, a special licence is required to ride a personal watercraft (PWC) regardless of what speed it is driven. You can’t just go and get a jetski licence at your local fishing shop or service station either! 

Don’t wait till you’re on holidays to find out you can’t go buzzing around the waterways on a jetski! Add the PWC Safety Course on to your one day NSW Boat Licence Course and get it all sorted before you head away.

Private Maritime Training Also Available

If you’ve already got a boat and a licence, but feel like you need a few more trips with an experienced skipper before you take it out, we can definitely help out there as well. Or perhaps you want to take over the wheel on a hire or friend’s boat confidently and competently. You don’t need to own a boat to become an expert sailor but you do need some experience – especially if you’re the sole skipper in charge. We can also help with pre-purchase advice and boat delivery for when you do decide to get your own boat.

Want to Work on The Water? Start Your Career Here

At Maritime Training School we also provide training for the Maritime Operations certificate II Master <24m,  Certificate I (General Purpose Deckhand), Coxswain Grade 1, Coxswain Grade 2, AMSA Exemption 38 (maybe later referred to as ‘Coxswain 3′) certificates and the Marine Radio Licence. So if you love the idea of working on the ferries or one of the many marinas or commercial vessels around Sydney’s beautiful harbour, start your training now. Working on the water is a great life – we highly recommend it! For more information and registration select courses at the top left-hand corner of this site.

Australia’s Most Experienced Boat Trainers

Our trainers have had up to 35 years’ experience across a range of boats and situations including ferries, industry, commercial charters, fishing trailers, competitions, and the Navy. Not only are they incredibly knowledgeable and experienced in boats, but they’re also all great trainers. You’ll learn a lot – that’s guaranteed!

Flexible Training Schedules – You Can Change Your Booking if Required

We understand that things happen, and you may need to change the date of your course. This is easily arranged with two days’ notice – just give us a call, and we can arrange for you to do your course on another date.

Thousands Of Satisfied Customers

We know you’ll be happy with our maritime training courses, but you don’t have to just take our word for it! We have loads of satisfied customers who have let us know how much our courses have helped them. Here are just a couple. You can find many more on our testimonials page.

Enrol With the Boat Licence Experts Today!

At the Maritime Training School, we love helping get people out on the water. Getting your boat licence is a great way to take advantage of the fantastic harbour we have right here – even if you don’t have your own boat. Having your own licence means you can take the wheel of a friend’s boat with confidence, or hire your own boat for the day. And if you want a career on the water, we can help there too. Don’t put it off any longer. Give us a call on (02) 9736 3655 and book your place on one of our fantastic courses now. We look forward to seeing you on the water!