You can book up to a multiple places per course example adult 2 pwc only 1 up to a maximum of 6. Pwc only this options is only for people that already hold a current victorian marine licence and want to add a pwc. Marine safety regulations the marine safety regulations 2012 vic master a person having command or charge of a vessel as defined under s3 marine safety act maritime definitions on the port quarter astern on the starboard quarter on the port bow dead ahead on the starboard bow abeam abeam 2 victorian recreational boating safety handbook. Children please read if you want to book juniors into our course. Learn how to renew your driver licence, marine licence or learner permit. A vicroads customer number is a unique number issued by vicroads to individuals or companies. Once you have selected the test you wish to complete click on the right arrow to move into the quiz. An application for photo licence must be submitted to roads and maritime services following successful completion of a pwc licence test, when applying to renew a pwc licence or when applying for a replacement pwc licence card. Jul 14, 2016 remember, vic licences are only issued for a period of five years. Abn 51162253956 tas melbourne boat training, is a registered training organization no 22587 approved by transport safety victoria. Courses held regularly at traralgon and sale conducted by experienced and qualified instructors on behalf of peninsula boat training pty. If youre wanting to apply for a general boat driving licence, or upgrade to a personal watercraft pwc licence, youll need to successfully complete a knowledge test in the respective area.
People in nsw, qld, vic, wa or sa can earn a commercial boat licence at sea school. Adults 15 years and over marine licence and personal water craft endorsement. Course fee does not include vic roads marine licence fee. Frankston, dandenong, mornington peninsula, blairgowrie, portsea, sorrento, safety beach, mornington, rosebud, dromana, rye. After that you can renew licence in a way similar to your car licence.
You do not need to sit a boat licence theory exam in order to apply for a boat operators licence in south australia if you have any one of the following. Recreational boating safety handbook transport safety. In part a of the general boat quiz all 20 questions must be answered correctly. Peninsula boat training boat licence and marine radio. Hard copies can be obtained from most fishing tackle shops that sell recreational fishing licences, by ringing the customer service centre on 6 186 or from most regional offices of the victorian fisheries. To obtain a general boat driving licence, applicants must.
Moorabbin, burwood, rowville for your marine boat operator melbourne marine licence and vic pwc licences with the accredited moorabbin australian boating college. Victorian recreational boating safety handbook vic boating. Provide evidence of having completed the necessary practical boating experience successfully complete the general boat licence knowledge test. The victorian recreational boating safety handbook contains guidance and. Victorian recreational boating safety handbook i about transport safety victoria transport safety victoria tsv is a newly established, independent statutory office that regulates the safety of all bus, maritime and rail operations in victoria. Read more about the changes to laws about children operating personal watercraft. Melbourne boat training and licence centre melbourne power. Youll find a full list of the priority registration and licensing transactions you can do with us online and over the. Hard copies of the handbook are available at vicroads offices and selected retailers, as well as at courses by accredited training providers. To use personal watercrafts pwc like jetskis, your marine licence needs a pwc endorsement. Laws change, so make sure you have the most recent boating handbook and stay in touch with any updates by visiting this section regularly. Due to the impacts of coronavirus the government has announced from wednesday 25th march 2020 that all light vehicle drive tests and computerised licence testing has been suspended. All current marine licences can be renewed 5 years or for the period specified on your renewal notice 1, 3 or 5 years.
Boat andor jet ski licence courses all suburbs location. All persons involved in recreational boating in victoria, and. A marine licence is required to be the master of a recreational power boat in victoria trip preparation maximum speed within 50m of swimmers, other vessels and fixed or floating structures within 100m of a diver below flagflags within 50m of waters edge inland within 200m of waters edge coastal and enclosed maintain a. Documents and forms relating to boating licences in nsw. The first is the marine boat licence course test, then, once passed, and if required, the second is the pwc jetski endorsement. Boat and pwc licence knowledge tests boat or personal. The market leader in courses for a commercial boat licence in nsw is sea school marine training. If you change any of your personal details on your driver licence, marine licence or learner permit. All suburbs victorian boat training and licence centre. Mar 07, 2019 we make getting your sa boat licence simple. Adams boat course marine licence training melbourne. Find out if you need a recreational skippers ticket rst and how to get one. Find the best boat licence testing in vic yellow pages.
After 90 days you need to apply for a south australian boat operators licence. We service the gippsland areas from lakes entrance to traralgon. Study the online course material that includes liveaction videos and interactive animations. You need a marine licence also known as a boat licence to be the master of a recreational powerboat in victoria anyone operating a powered recreational vessel on victorian waters requires a marine licence. Vic marine licence vic pwc licence boat licence pwc.
You must take this certificate to vicroads to get your licence. It is an outcome of the transport integration act 2010 vic. He is an experienced dive instructor with extensive commercial and recreational boating experience. Pursuant to regulation 30 of the marine safety regulations 2012 vic the following persons are not eligible to apply for a marine licence. All new and reissue marine licences are issued for 5 years only. You must have a marine licence to operate a boat that has an engine power greater than 4. Adams boat course offers a 4 hour course including assessment for the compulsory victorian marine licence boat and personal watercraft pwcjetski endorsement. Please note it is illegal for persons under the age of 12 years to operate a powered recreational vessel. Recreational boat licence transport safety victoria. All boat operators require a licence to operate a powered recreational vessel in victoria. Victorian boat training and licence centre victoria.
The school has been in operation since 2009 and has grown into one of the most respected maritime training organisations in australia. We are specialists in tailoring courses for businesses wanting to help employees have an additional hobby outside of work or if you are a club or association wanting to run a course for your members then please make contact. Persons under 16 will no longer be issued with a pwc endorsement on their restricted marine licence but can operate under supervision as per licensing conditions read more. You cant get a victorian marine licence if your licence has been suspended. Its easy to book your boat andor pwc licence course online at our closest venue, click on the link and scroll down to find a boating course best for you. The complete handbook is available to download below in pdf or word format. The applicants parents licence must be sighted and the number recorded. Your trainer is a commercial skipper teaching since 2003. If the parent does not hold a licence, a statutory declaration must be provided. Melbourne boat licence and pwc licences with the accredited melbourne australian boating college. Boat licence practical session as a result of the virus situation all boat licence course sessions consist of the practical component and final exam at any service nsw or rms office.
Getting a marine boat licence andor pwc jet ski licence is so easy. British columbia boating license in 3 easy steps the official term is pleasure craft operator card pcoc, which is good for all provinces. South australians with a boat operators licence can digitise their licences using the mysa gov app. Gippsland boat training boat licence course gippsland. The original or certified copy of the interstate licence, or. You should also be aware that boat licence requirements differ from state to state and in nsw, for example, the speed at which you drive your boat will determine whether you need a licence or not. Australian boating college south west victoria is owned and operated by rubens monaco. Go workplace training is an accredited marine licence training and jet ski pwc licence provider, delivering the highest standards in marine licence training and education. Boat and personal watercraft licences transport and. For more information on how to obtain a boat licence, contact roads and maritime services on. For more information on this change and other changes to the way were doing business visit our coronavirus covid19 information page. Fun, family friendly courses run at locations in melbourne and regional victoria. For more information call 77 88 or visit our website rms.
We are an australian recognised training organisation rto. Vic recreational boat licence courses national maritime college. The victorian recreational fishing guide is available in three key formats. Click the location on the map below for details of your nearest australian boating college.
Youll need to book and pay for a licence changeover appointment to convert your interstate or overseas marine licence. Boating knowledge revision quiz general boat knowledge quiz. Marine licence and pwc endorsement courses are conducted in victoria by college trainer blair talbot. There will be 20 questions taken randomly from pool a. Courses are now limited to 4 persons maximum on scheduled courses or by private arrangement. Australian boating college moorabbin australian boating. Get a victorian recreational marine boat licence or pwc jetski endorsement by attending a. You dont need to carry your licence with you on the water, but you must have proof of identity with you. Since opening our doors in 2008, we have experienced a rapid growth in our business. To help you practise for your test, you can take a revision quiz for either licence, online. Melbourne boat training and licence centre melbourne. You need 26 out of 30 questions correct to pass boat licence and out of 15 questions correct to pass the pwc endorsement. Adams boat course is a registered training organisation rto no. Bring with you your original evidence of identity eoi such as drivers licence or learners permit.
Simply call us to get your boat licence this week and go boating legally on the weekend. You can get a marine and pwc licence by taking a test, or by converting an interstate or overseas licence. He is an experienced dive instructor with melbourne marine licence and vic pwc licences with the accredited south west victoria australian boating college. Remember, boating safety is a responsibility we all share as waterway users. Victorian recreational boating safety handbook from maritime safety victoria. The test is a multiple choice test with 30 questions for marine licence boat licence and, if you want to drive a pwc jet ski, additional 15 multiple choice questions. Attend one of our courses and when you pass the tsv test, we give you a tsv certificate. The victorian recreational boating safety handbook contains guidance and safety information for all recreational boaters, including sailors, kayakers, canoeists, rowers, wakeboarders, waterskiers, and kitesurfers. Anyone can afford to get their boat or jetski certificate with seaton training. Recreational boating safety handbook transport safety victoria. Application for a personal watercraft pwc photo licence. Information on rst equivalents is also provided here. Persons aged under 16 are no longer able to obtain a pwc endorsement on their restricted marine licence. The victorian recreational boating safety handbook is a valuable reference if you are applying for a marine licence or a.
Vicroads has suspended all light vehicle drive tests and computerbased licence tests. Licences can be issued and renewed for one, three, five or 10 years. A marine licence is required to be the master of a recreational power boat in victoria. An individual without a licence, but with a vehicle registered in their name, can find their customer number. Rod is an experienced commercial skipper who has operated a. All current marine licences can be renewed 5 years or for the period specified on your renewal notice 1, 3. The victorian recreational boating safety handbook explains the main rules and regulations which apply to all boat operators and must be understood prior to undergoing the boat operator licence test at any vicroads customer service centre. If requested by an authorised person, you must present your boat operators licence, permit or commercial certificate within 48 hours. Enrol fill in the online enrollment form or phone 03 9596 75. Gippsland boat training offer a 4 hour course including assessment for the compulsory victorian marine licence boat and pwc jet ski endorsement. You can also sit for the boat licence knowledge test with a authorised training provider in two locations as part of their practical boating experience course. Take the boating knowledge practice quiz service nsw. A licence holder must tell vicroads if they develop any medical condition that might affect the safe operation of a vessel.
You need a marine licence also known as a boat licence to be the master of a recreational powerboat in victoria. Pwc operators will need to study all chapters of this handbook before making a booking. For the most comprehensive, friendly and informative method of obtaining your jet ski licence, melbourne locals can get in contact with clever training today to book a visit from one of our trainers. Boating courses across melbournes northern suburbs and s. New pwcjet ski rule for port phillip bay effective 16 december 2019 refer boat licences faq only 3 easy steps to enrol. Gippsland marine training marine boat licence specialists victorian marine boat and pwc jet ski licence courses. The general boat driving licence knowledge quiz consists of 50 questions divided into part a and part b. The questions in this online quiz are taken from the pool of questions used in the actual boat driving licence knowledge test. Gippsland victorian boat training and licence centre.
To obtain your general boat driving licence, youll need to. Apply for a general boat driving licence service nsw. Minimum age to drive a boat is 12 years, persons aged under 16 years are not eligible to obtain a pwc endorsement on their boat licence. Melbourne city marina new quay promenade, docklands. Victorian precourse preparation border boat licence. We are a part of adams boat course which is a registered training organisation rto no. Consider the impact of your vessel s wash on other people and the environment. There are two tests available at the end of the course. There are two ways to get a recreational boat licence in victoria. You can also use the interactive map of vic to find the exact location of the business and get directions from wherever you are. You can refine and sort your search for vic boat licence testing by distance, specialty or service options. On top of this, a melbourne jet ski licence means youll also be receiving your boat licence as well.
Interstate licences the holder of an interstate boat licence may transfer their licence to a nsw boat driving licence on presentation of. Marine training services commercial and recreational. General boat and pwc driving licences are issued for 1, 3, 5 or 10 years. Important information regarding driver licence and computer test appointments.
To find out more about whats required to obtain your licence, visit vicroads. A general boat driving licence is a minimum requirement if youre driving any vessel for recreational purposes at 10 knots approximately 18. If you are unable to pick up a handbook, we can post you a copy. If you move interstate, its wise to transfer your boat licence to that state, just as you would your car drivers licence. You will receive a transport safety victoriaendorsed certificate which you must take to vicroads within six or 12 months as marked on the certificate of completing the course to gain your marine licence. Victoria marine licence quiz 1 study questions abc boat. Regular courses are available throughout south west victoria. If you have a group of people, contact us to see if we can organise a course in your area that suits your circumstances. To operate a registered boat in victoria, you need a marine licence. I would just like to thank russel on my boat and jet ski licence that i attended today, he was very professional and very informative, he made me feel very relaxed all through the course, i would not hesitate to recommend a b c to any of my friends and colleagues. Safe distance requirements apply at any speed to both the vessel and the person being towed. This is your victorian driver licence, boat licence or learner permit number. How to get your recreational boat licence transport. Abn 86 626 429 652 approved by transport safety victoria and we comply with national training.
Attend a course with an accredited training provider. You will receive a transport safety victoria endorsed certificate which you must take to. Take the tsv certificate to vicroads within 12 months. Most states acknowledge the boating licences of other states for a period of time usually up to three months. Our sessions are designed to be workhour friendly with evening sessions during the week and at all times on the weekends. In nsw, observers must hold a boat or pwc driving licence or be 16 years of age or older. Australian boating college south west victoria australian.
We have 92 results for boat licence testing in vic available in the yellow pages directory. You can get a free copy of the victorian recreational boating safety handbook at maritime safety victoria external link or from a vicroads. We service all townships within victoria with no travel or after hours fees minimum numbers apply experienced training professionals training and assessment delivered by a well respected, experienced organisation who is passionate about boating and water sports. Book your boat andor pwc licence course at any of our venues. Marine training services has provided commercial marine qualification training since 1995 our team of instructors have extensive experience in the domestic commercial marine industry. Thats all, we supply pens, notepaper, handbook, and tea coffee. On all victorian waters a 5 knot speed limit applies to boat operators and. Youre the skipper, youre responsible is a key boating safety message for recreational vessel operators. The victorian recreational boating safety handbook is a valuable reference if you are applying for a marine licence or a personal watercraft endorsement. Rubens also caters for group bookings, and can travel to many areas.
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