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Finding the right boat licence course for you and in the right location has been made easy by the number of different providers available around Australia. Whether you are looking for a full recreational boat licence with Jet Ski endorsement, just a boat licence on its own or an upgrade from your existing licence to include a Jet Ski endorsement, there are courses available for every need.
Interested in learning from some of the most skilled and experienced volunteers throughout Australia? Contact your local Australian Volunteer Coast Guard to find out when they are running their next Seamanship course. Courses are often run depending on new volunteer numbers and public interest, so pop your name down so you can jump onboard the next course.
There is no prior knowledge or experience required for these courses.
Often boat licence courses are run on demand, some requiring minimum numbers to attend. Some also have a maximum number of attendees. Therefore, course dates are subject to change and availability.
If you are looking for something specific, don’t be afraid to get in touch with a course provider and ask the question. Trainers are often flexible to meet the needs of their customers and if you don’t ask, you don’t know!
Boat licence course providers often run limited time discounts or savings when more than 1 person attends. It’s worth having a check on their website, grabbing a family member or friend and jumping on a course so you get your licence quickly, whilst saving money!
We’ve hunted high and low to find upcoming boat licence courses around Australia so you can find the best one for you and/or your mates to attend. We update this page regularly so if we’ve missed something, or something isn’t just right, let us know in the contact form at the bottom of the page and we’ll change it!
Boat licence courses in NSW
Locations available – Windsor, West Ryde, Sylvania Waters, Jamisontown, Newport, Cammeray/Northbridge, Melrose Park and Chipping Norton
NSW Boat Licence – Full day theory and practical
NSW Boat & Jet Ski/PWC Licence – Full day theory and practical
Locations available – Tuncurry, Coffs Harbour, South West Rocks, Port Macquarie, Ballina, Grafton, Taree, Wauchope and Yamba. Locations available – Tuncurry, Coffs Harbour, South West Rocks, Port Macquarie, Ballina, Grafton, Taree, Wauchope and Yamba.
Boat Licence Course – One day theory, exam and on-water practical
Boat & PWC Licence Course – One day theory, exam and on-water practical
Boat Licence Course – Theory and Exam only
Boat & PWC Licence Course – Theory and exam only
Find a boat licence in NSW, Australia so you can find your freedom out on the water!
Locations available – Batemans Bay, Wollongong and Nowra.
Boat Licence Course – 1 day theory, practical and test
1 day boat licence theory, practical and test with PWC upgrade
Locations available – The Entrance and Ettalong
Boat Licence Course – Full day theory, exam and practical
Boat & PWC Licence – Full day theory, exam and practical
Locations available – Wickham, Marmong Point, Soliders Point, Glenbawn and Singleton
Boat Licence Course – Full day theory, exam and practical
Boat & PWC Licence Course – Full day theory, exam and on-water practical
Boat Licence Courses in QLD
Location – Whitsunday Sailing Club
Recreational Boat Licence Course
Locations available – Scarborough, Sandstone Point, Cleveland and Karana Downs
Boat licence course
Combined boat & jet ski course
Jet ski only course – must already hold QLD boat licence
Courses are available on demand, contact directly for more details
Locations available – Innisfail and Tinaroo
Boat and jet ski theory (online) and practical
Jet Ski Licence Course (PWC) theory (online) and practical
Boat & PWC practical licence course
Location – Main Beach
Boat licence course
Combined boat and jet ski course
Jet ski only course – must already hold a boat licence
Location – Torquay
Boat licence course – theory completed online
PWC licence course – theory completed online
Boat and PWC licence course – theory completed online
Courses are available on demand, contact directly for more details
Courses are available on demand, contact directly for more details
Location – Kirwan
1 day boat licence course
Boat and jet ski licence
Boat Licence Courses in VIC
Locations available – Pakenham, Heidelberg West, Langwarrin, Mitcham, Ringwood, Cranbourne South and Ivanhoe
Boat and PWC licence (PWC Endorsement Free)
Boat licence course
Boat and PWC Licence Course
Locations available – Hastings, Mt Martha and West Rosebud
Boat and PWC licence course
Locations available – Seymour, Shepparton, Echuca, Swan Hill, Yarrawonga, Mildura and Wangaratta
Boat and Jetski Licence course
Locations available – Williamstown, Spotswood and Melton
Boat licence course
Boat & PWC licence course
PWC only course
Locations available – Ballarat, Ararat and Warrnambool
Boat & Jetski Licence course
Locations available – Ringwood, Blairgowrie, Moorabbin, Epping, Traralgon, Melton, Mornington, Cranbourne, Doncaster, Williamstown, Geelong, Frankston, Safety Beach, Coburg, Sale, Wodonga, Chadstone, Point Cook, Rosebud, Dandenong and Melbourne City
Boat with jet ski endorsement (optional)
Locations available – Somerton, Geelong, Ringwood, Ferntree Gully, Greensborough, Berwick, Traralgon, Frankston, Coburg, Sunshine, McCrae, Bairnsdale, Mildura, Berwick, Wodonga and Greensborough
Boat or Boat & PWC (jet ski) courses
Boat School in Melbourne is ideal situated at Docklands and runs evening courses most Tuesday and Thursday nights from 6pm until 9.30pm.
Contact direct for the next available course.
Locations available – Epping and Dandenong
Boat & jet ski course
Boat licence courses in WA
Locations available – Mandurah, Rockingham, Hillarys, Bayswater, Mindarie and Karawara
Recreational Skippers Ticket Weekday Comprehensive Training and Assessment
Recreational Skippers Ticket Weekend Comprehensive Training and Assessment
Boat Licence Courses in SA
Just about to get your boat licence or looking to hire a boat? Check out the best boat hire in Adelaide so you can get straight out on the water!
Locations available – Glenelg North, Norwood, Noarlunga Downs, Alberton and Modbury
Boat licence course (includes PWC)
SA boating licence can arrange boat licence training sessions including regional towns such as Mount Gambier, Murray Bridge, Millicent, Victor Harbour, Kadina, Gawler, Port Augusta, Port Pirie, Port Lincoln, Naracoorte, Bordertown & more. Get in touch directly for more details.
Courses are often run on demand in a range of locations including:
- Northern Adelaide – Elizabeth, Modbury, Blakeview, Mawson Lakes, Golden Grove and surrounding areas
- Central & Coastal Adelaide – Port Adelaide, North Haven, Henley Beach, Glenelg, Brighton, Prospect, Richmond and surrounding areas
- Southern Adelaide – Hallet Cove, Morphett Vale, Christies Beach, Moana, Aldinga Beach and surrounding areas
Get in touch directly to find your next nearest course.
Take this comprehensive 8 week course to take your boating skills and knowledge to the next level. Also suitable for juniors aged between 12 and 15 years inclusive. Upon completion, you will have a valid certificate to apply for an SA Boating licence.
Find out more about this course, what is covered and what we thought of it here.
Join this 1 day course which is the most practical boat licence course in South Australia. Find out more in our post here.
Boat Licence Courses in TAS
Locations available – Dodges Ferry, Launceston, Wynyard and King Island
Recreational Boat &/or PWC (jet ski) licence course
PWC (Jetski) licence only course
Boatbiz Tas
Tasmania boat licence courses are normally held every Saturday and Sunday at the Geilston Bay Yacht Club.
Find out more information on their website or check for updates on their Facebook page for local course updates.
Boat licence courses in NT
As Darwin and surrounding NT does not currently require a boat licence to operate a recreational vessel, there are currently no boat licence courses provided.
However, if you are in Darwin and want to gain or brush up on some skills, The Darwin Sailing Club offers a great opportunity to take part in a Powerboat Handling course. Learn about handling techniques, navigation, engine and fuel checks and towing to give yourself a boost in confidence. Courses start from $160 – get in touch directly for the next available dates and more information.
And that’s a wrap! As you can see, there are plenty of boat licence courses out there, all across Australia to choose from. As mentioned earlier, drop us a note in the contact box below if something isn’t quite right on this page. We regularly update it but we will know we’ll occasionally get something wrong! Well, ok, maybe more than occasionally!
Good luck and Happy Boating!
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