Recreational
boat licence QLD
Sea School International is approved by Queensland Transport to conduct Maritime Safety Queensland's Boatsafe Licence course.
You must have a Recreational Marine licence to operate a boat that has an engine power greater than 4.5kW.
To operate a personal watercraft (PWC / Jet Ski), you must have a Recreational Marine licence and a Personal Watercraft licence.
This course is our most popular because all steps are covered on the same day! It includes the Practical Boating Course, the Boating Knowledge Course and the Boating Knowledge Test.
This course is made up of the Boat Licencing Course and the PWC Knowledge Test to obtain both Boat and PWC licence.
Complete a compulsory knowledge test.
*applicants must complete a boating knowledge test first or, hold a general boat licence
Course fees must be paid prior to course commencement
| Sea School course type | Fees |
|---|---|
| Boat Licencing Course | $400 |
| PWC Licencing Course | $400 |
| Boat and PWC Licencing Course | $600 |
| Sea School course type | Fees |
|---|---|
| Boat Licencing Course | $400 |
| PWC Licencing Course | $400 |
| Boat and PWC Licencing Course | $700 |
| Sea School course type | Fees |
|---|---|
| Boat Licencing Course | $450 |
| PWC (Jet Ski) Upgrade - must hold boat licence to complete | $400 |
| Boat and PWC Licencing Course | $750 |
Note that these fees are for a QLD Boat licence at our Tweed Heads location. For a NSW licence please see the NSW course costs for Tweed Heads
| Gold Coast / Tweed Heads | By appointment | Peter Comerford (07) 5524 3683 or 0423 000 093 info@tweedseasports.com |
| Sunshine Coast | By appointment | Paul Dalton 1300 666 416 paul@seaschool.com.au |
| Bundaberg | By appointment | Luke Truant 0423 015 490 luke@seaschool.com.au |
| Magnetic Island | By appointment | Nick Blacklaws 0422 392 159 nick@seaschool.com.au |
| Cairns | By appointment | Nick Blacklaws 0422 392 159 nick@seaschool.com.au |
Boat and PWC licence courses and practical boating lessons are also held at various locations throughout NSW and WA.
Identification |
You will need to bring your Australian Drivers Licence (or other acceptable proof of Identification). |
Clothing: |
Clothing should be casual clothing suitable for the practical boating components. Shoes should be deck shoes, joggers, sandshoes or work boots (no open-toe shoes such as thongs). |
These tests are NOT available online. All theory and practical tests must be completed face-to-face within the presence of an accredited Maritime Trainer and Assessor.
The PWC licence knowledge test cannot be attempted until the General Licence knowledge test has been successfully completed or the applicant holds a current boat licence.
Language and learning difficulties are not catered for. You must be able to read English to attempt the relevant knowledge tests. If you have reading and writing difficulties contact Maritime Safety Queensland.
Our trainers will cover all the rules and regulations, information about boating safety and everything you need to know to pass your Boating Knowledge Test.
You do however need to complete a medical fitness disclosure statement and give it to your trainer prior to course commencement.
Maritime Safety Queensland provides a Boatsafe workbook which is a Learner's guide including a list of study questions and also a recreational boating and fishing rules and regulations booklet.
You need to be at least 16 years old and complete and pass a Boatsafe course (which is the Queensland courses we offer). This includes both the knowledge test and a practical course.
Once you have passed the course with Sea School the trainer will give you a statement of competency for you to lodge to apply for your licence.
To apply for a licence go to the nearest transport and motoring customer service centre that provides marine licensing services (call to confirm prior) and bring with you:
Similar to a driver’s licence, you will also have to pay a state government fee to Maritime Safety Queensland to obtain your QLD Boat Licence or PWC licence. This is a one-off fee.
| Maritime Safety Queensland Licence Fees, as of 1 July 2022 | |
|---|---|
| Recreational Marine Driver Licence | $123.85 |
| Personal Watercraft Licence | $123.85 |
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Sea School course costs, timetable, course content, policies and procedures are subject to change without notice.
You are required to read the detailed terms and conditions information on our website.
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This page last updated on Thu 5 October 2023