Boat and PWC Licence

Taking the wheel of a friend's boat, or buying your own, can be an exciting new challenge or a harrowing experience.

Boat Licence testing can be easy and fun, or, a stressful event.

SEA SCHOOL takes the stress out of getting your boat licence, and since 2002 more than 20,000 of our students have attained a hassle free result.

We are a trusted and innovative boat training organisation. Our fully qualified marine educators deliver an easy, interactive step-by-step presentation that will help you get your boat licence quickly.

We provide more than just a course, we teach you the rules in an entertaining way. It's smart training and good fun.

How to get a Boat or Jet-ski Licence

On June 1, 2009 the rules changed on how to obtain an initial Boat Licence, Young Adult licence or Personal Watercraft (PWC Jet-ski) licence. You must now complete 3 compulsory steps:

Step 1: Course, $80
Complete the Safe Boating Course and/or
PWC (Jet-Ski) Course; and
Step 2: Practical, $110
Participate in a Practical Boating Lesson
Step 3: Test, $30
Successfully undertake the knowledge test and/or
the PWC (Jet-Ski) test.

SEA SCHOOL delivers these 3 steps anywhere, anytime.

Dates and locations

View our Timetable for course dates and locations and visit our Bookings page to enrol. Locations include:

  • Greater Sydney & Inner West
  • Penrith
  • Roseville & Pittwater
  • Central Coast
  • Port Stephens
  • Tweed Heads

Easy Options

  • Convenient weekday, weeknight or weekend courses at a variety of venues.
  • Your location on request at your business, home or town; for individuals or small and large groups.

Accredited Safe Boating Course Provider

Sea School International is an Accredited Safe Boating Course Provider and Registered Training Organisation. Our trainers are qualified and approved Maritime trainers and assessors.

After the course

Upon completion of the training, present the following to a NSW Maritime Office to obtain your boat licence, it's that simple.

  • SEA SCHOOL successful Course Completion Report
  • NSW Maritime application form (completed in class)
  • 100 point identification
  • Payment of a 1 or 3 year fee
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