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Silver Spirit Cruises Pty Ltd T/A Maritime Training School ABN 65 121 257 403 and RTO 91487 is approved by NSW Maritime to provide practical boat training and/or knowledge testing for the NSW general boat driving licence and PWC driving licence.
Maritime Training School includes Practical Boat Training so NO Log book is required.
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 licence in a few easy steps on our full day licence course that can include boat (theory , practical and exam) and PWC (theory and exam) in the 1 day (for most locations). Complete Theory in a class room and 50 questionnaire online exam (boat licence) and 15 questionnaire exam (PWC if you are doing the PWC licence course). *PWC commonly known as jetski. Complete practical boat training (boat licence only -no log book required).
Receive an application form from us after passing your theory exam on the day with theory and practical tasks signed off by our trainers. Note: PWC practical is not required. ( For PWC bring 2 passport photos to class for the application form ).
Take the application form(s) to Service NSW or Department of Transport Office (formerly known as RMS) and pay their nominated fees. Receive an interim licence until a card is mailed to you by TfNSW. Note: you may request to combine car and boat /PWC licence in NSW.
Sydney one day boat licence courses consists of theory, practical boat training and theory exam (50 multiple choice questions). You must pass the exam in order to receive an application form. Take this form to Service NSW or Transport for NSW and they will provide you with a boat licence for a small fee of approximately $62 for one year. There is no requirement for a practical log book as this is completed on the day with our Regulatory approved school.
Maritime Training School caters for all boaters out there in the Western Suburbs. We will pick you up at 8.00am at d’Albora Marinas Cabarita and run you over to our waterfront training room at Mosman. We will return you to Cabarita at the end of the training day. If you would like to attend the PWC course as well, please select the Mosman PWC Course.
A classroom setting at St George Motor Boat Club starting at 9:00am, finishing at approximately 3:30pm. The course consists of theory, practical boat training and theory exam. No practical log book required. The practical training is done at the marina of the club. You can then take your application form to Transport For NSW or Service NSW to obtain your licence.
One day Theory, Exam and Practical
A classroom setting at Gosford District Scout Hall, starting at 8:30am, finishing at approximately 3:30pm. The course consists of theory, practical boat training and theory exam . Once you pass your exam, you can then take your application form to Transport For NSW or Service NSW to obtain your licence.
Offering first class Boat and PWC Licence training as standard surrounded by an abundance of beauty and first-class facilities, including our state-of-the-art waterfront training room. Our location is at Shellharbour Marina: 13 Marina Drive, Shell Cove NSW 2529 , Tel: 02 4250 4100
You have a choice of 2 options
Option 1 – Theory and Exam only.
A classroom setting at The Crown Plaza, Canberra at 5:00pm and finishing at 9:00pm. The course covers the theory content you need to pass the exam. You will be provided with a practical log book after successful course completion where an experienced skipper can help you complete the practical requirements for the Boat Licence. Once your log book is completed, you can then take your application form to Transport For NSW or Service NSW to obtain your licence
Option 2 – Theory, Exam and Practical Boat Training
A classroom setting at The Crown Plaza, Canberra, starting at 5:00pm and finishing at 9:00pm for the theory portion on the Friday Evening. The course covers the theory content you need to pass the exam. You will be provided with a time slot to have your practical completed with our professional trainers on our training vessel on Lake Burley Griffin on the Saturday. No practical log book required. You can then take your application form to Transport For NSW or Service NSW to obtain your licence.
The theory component of the boat licence NSW course takes place in one of our waterfront classrooms. Never fear – even though it’s theory (and there are some serious safety aspects) our qualified trainers make it interesting and informative.
The practical component is the really fun part. Here you will board our 6.5m training boat and put everything that you’ve learned in the classroom into real-life practice. Out on the water you’ll get behind the helm and practise boat handling, navigating, mooring and more. It can be a little challenging if you’ve never driven a boat before, but don’t worry – our qualified instructors are friendly and patient and will make sure you get it right. That’s why you’re doing the course, after all!
Our trainers have many years experience in boating, and they really know all the tricks of the trade. We’ve had experienced boaties come along and do the course to support their kids or partners, and they’ve found that they’ve learned loads as well! This is a great way to upgrade your navigation skills and knowledge of current regulations, especially if you’ve had your boat licence for a while.
Upon course registration you will receive a confirmation email that contains links to the boating hand book and boat practice quizzes. It is highly recommended you read and try some practice quizzes as they are the types of questions you will get on the day. Below you will find these links for your perusal.
Once you’ve mastered the basics on the boat, you’ll return to the classroom for the NSW General Boat Licence Test which features 50 multiple choice questions. If you’ve studied the course resource material provided notes and listened to the trainers (and we’ve done our job well!) you will hopefully pass first go.
If you don’t get the test first go, don’t worry. We will go through the questions that you missed so that you are confident you know them well, and you can attempt the test again. If you don’t get the test the second time around, you are welcome to take it again at our next course, free of charge.
NSW Boating Licences are only available from the Maritime and Roads Service, so you will still have to go into their offices to arrange that. But you will have everything you need to make that part of the process quick and easy. And you’ll have had a great day out on the water as well!
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 or Service NSW, just like a boat licence.
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 one day boat licence covers parts of the following units of competency:
Carry out trip preparation and planning
Safely operate a mechanically powered recreational boat
Respond to boating emergencies and incidents
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 the NSW Boating Handbook will give you a great idea of the type of information you will learn on the day.
Sydney Boat Licence NSW Theory, Practical and Exam You must be at least 12 years old to participate in this course
Been thinking about a getting a boat? Our beautiful harbour and waterways in Sydney are absolutely magical, and nothing beats a day on the water. Even if you don’t have a boat, a boat licence is great to have. You can take the helm of a mate’s boat with confidence, hire a boat yourself, or just learn an exciting new skill to add to your list of life experiences. At the Maritime Training School, we make it easy and fun. At the very least, it’s a great day out – and it’s a great price too. Don’t wait! Enrol online, or give us a call on 1800 144 296 and book your place on a NSW Boat Licence course today.
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