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Should I Do The Boat & Jetski Licence Course?
Only
Boat
Licence
Boat &
PWC
Licence
Drive A Boat Above 10 Knots
Can You Get Boat Insurance?
Jet Ski, Sea‑Doo, or WaveRunner
Can You Get Jetski Insurance?
Tow Up To 3 People Behind PWC
Confident With Both Types Of Vessel
Drive A Boat + PWC At Full Speed
*Driver must be Fully Licenced to legally operate a PWC and for claim eligibility
Get your NSW Boat & Jetski Licence in just 4 easy steps!
Boat & Jetski Prac Requirement
Your training begins aboard one of our comfortable, modern vessels, where we take you through all the info you need to know for the Boat Licence section.
It takes about 2 hours out on Sydney’s waterways, and means you won’t have to stuff around with getting a logbook filled out.
Boating Practical Session Topics
Trip Prep
Get yourself on and off the water safely
Navigation
Know where to go and how to get back
Boat Handling
Low & High Speed driving, Man Over-Board Drills, Anchoring, Beaching, and more
Will I get to drive a Jetski on the day?
The NSW Boat & PWC Licence only requires theoretical knowledge which we’ll cover in the classroom, so we won’t be getting you out on a Jetski on the day.
There’s no need to feel like you’re missing out, (though your wetsuit and cozzies might) as we go over these topics to make sure you’re sorted:
Jetski/PWC Steering
Learn how the jet of water affects handling and how it’s different to driving a boat
Lifejacket wear on a PWC
Not sure what type of lifejacket to wear while riding? We’ll make it easy to remember
PWC Restricted and Prohibited Zones
Don’t get caught by the Marine Area Command, we’ll share places you can ride with no restrictions
Boat & Jetski Theory Training
If you thought our Boat Licence Course had a lot of stuff to learn, you’re in for a treat – there’s even more here!
Don’t worry though, our expert instructors will get you sorted in the classroom for both the Boat and the Jetski/PWC rules.
ABC Pre-Study Guide & Practice Tests
Start at home or on the go with our learner guide, which gets you a solid foundation of Boat & PWC knowledge.
The guide takes about 1 hour to read before your course, and it primes you with all the words you’ll need to know for on-water vessels (especially the fun ones).
Then there’s 20 minutes of NSW Boat & Jetski Practice Tests, so you won’t have any surprises on the day.
In-Person Presentation
Join us in the classroom to learn the waterway rules with the aid of safety equipment demos, videos, animations, and images.
The teaching is split into two parts:
Boat Licence Theory
PWC Licence Theory
Sit Both Tests With ABC
Once you’ve learned all the content, it’s time to sit the NSW Boat & Jetski Knowledge Test.
You’ll sit the multiple choice exams on a touchscreen tablet in our closed-book classroom environment, with our supportive trainers nearby
65 Questions, 3 Sections
Boat Section A
Boat Section B
PWC Section C
The ABC “Fair Go” Policy
We truly believe in the quality of our training (and our incredibly high pass rate), but even the best student can need a helping hand on an off day.
No worries though – you’re covered by the Australian Boating College Fair Go Policy:
We’ll give you 2 attempts at the NSW Boat Licence Test, and 2 more for the NSW PWC Licence Test, on the day of your course.
If you don’t pass either of the tests, you can come back another day for 2 more tries at no extra cost.
Lodge Your Form at Service NSW
Now you’ve completed your full-day course with ABC, just take your completed NSW Boat & PWC Licence Application Forms to any Service NSW branch, no appointments needed.
Simply enter the branch, select “Maritime” on the touchscreen for a numbered ticket, give them your form when called, pay the licence fee, and get your licence on the spot.
Get Out On The Water
You’re now qualified and equipped to take your Jetski or Boat out on the water, congratulations!
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