Personal Water Craft (PWC or Jet Ski) Licence
In QLD it is a requirement for students wishing to complete the Personal Water Craft Licence (PWC or Jet Ski) that they hold a current RMDL (Boat Licence).
From the 1st October 2020 a boat licence is gained through completing the following steps.
1. Completing the online theory course.
2. Completing a 40 question multiple choice theory assessment on the day of the practical training.
3. A Practical training session on our PWC to practice the required skills.
4. A Practical Assessment – This is completed individually on a separate occasion to the practical training session. You must successfully complete all tasks to be deemed competent.
Online theory, written assessment and practical training session. (Steps 1-3)
The online theory course for the Personal Water Craft Licence is completed at your own pace though our structured online learning software. This course deals with the knowledge and skills required to manage the safe operation of a PWC and to anticipate, prepare for and react appropriately to changed conditions. In addition to these skills, the course provides specific information that deals with the additional rules and regulations related to the operation of PWC.
On completion of the theory course, a written assessment and practical session out on the PWC needs to be completed. The written assessment involves a 40 question multiple choice theory assessment (45mins to complete) with a 100% pass requirement.
The practical session involves practical training driving the PWC to complete a range of skills including:
A man overboard drill
safely approach a floating object
port and starboard turn on and off the plane
figure 8 manoeuvre on and off the plane
berthing and unberthing
general navigation and control of the ship/PWC
operate at 6 knots or less
Estimating 30m and 60m distances
The PWC licence course is not a one size fits all course. Depending on previous experience, some licence candidates will require more time than others on the water training to become a competent skipper. Should you require further training after this session we are able to provide extra training to ensure you are competent in these skills. These training sessions should be used in the same way that new car driver would engage with a car driving instructor. Please contact us to organise training costs.
We encourage you to practice driving a PWC with another licenced skipper before arriving at a BoatSafe course - you may not be competent in driving the PWC in just one session.
Cost for online theory, written assessment and practical training is $300. (Steps 1-3)
Practical Assessment (Step 4)
On successful completion of the written assessment and practical training, the practical assessment is the final component of the PWC licence. This is done on a separate occasion to the practical training and is completed individually out on the PWC. Students are required to demonstrate competence in all of the practiced skills to be deemed competent.
Cost for a practical assessment is $100.
Online Course
Our online course covers all of the theory needed to complete your boat licence. Benifits of this option include the flexibility to complete this in the comforts at home in a time frame that best suits.
Combined boat and jet ski
You can complete your boat and jet ski licences in the one course. Click below to visit our boat and jet ski licence course page.
Course Dates
Our main training room is located at office #50 in Gold Coast City Marina. Full airconditioned facilities with an easy walk onto the marina and departure to the Coomra River. Courses run every week, check out our course dates.
Advanced Practical Sessions
If you would prefer an extended training session, we are able to offer a range of further training rides with the Broadwater and Southern Moreton Bay. Email or call to discuss these sessions.
