NSW Recreational Boat Licence - 1 Day Course
Get Your NSW Boat Licence and PWC License with Atlas Maritime Training (AMT) and Maritime Training School (MTS) - $395pp. Option - Jetski Licence Course - Mosman - add $110pp (same day)
Description
Course Outline
Boat Licence Course and NSW Boat Licence
The course is tailored for all persons wanting to obtain NSW Recreational Boat Licence. Atlas Maritime Training operates with and under licence with Maritime Training School is a Registered Training Organisation approved by Transport for NSW to carry out boat and PWC licence training.
The NSW Boat Licence course offered by Atlas Maritime Training is designed for both the beginner and experienced boating enthusiast alike.
Our highly experienced NSW boating instructors will guide you through the NSW Boat Licence Course with step-by-step instructions that everyone can understand.
Courses are conducted from:
- Mosman Bay - Marina or Scout Hall. or
- Woollahra Sailing Club - Rose Bay (from Sept 2025).
Personal Watercraft (PWC) Licence (Upgrade From Boat Licence)
To get a PWC Licence, the General Boat Licence test must be passed first. You can do both courses on the 1 day with MTS. If you already have your boat licence you can do the PWC licence as a simple upgrade. You then have to get your PWC licence from the Transport for NSW office or Service NSW, just like a boat licence.
The upgrade consists of a short theory course followed by a 15 questionnaire exam online. You can also complete the course in the 1 day of you choose to do a boat and PWC licence on the same day.
Course Overview
The course consists of theory, practical boat training and theory exam. No practical log book required. You can then take your application form to Transport For NSW or Service NSW to obtain your licence.
Course Prerequisites
No formal pre-requisites. Water confident. Come skills, knowledge and practical experience is highly recommended.
Who should do this course?
People requiring NSW Recreational Boat Licence or anyone wisting to further develop their powerboat driving skills.
Course Outcome
You will gain your Astralian Sailing Powerboat Handling certificate.
To obtain your NSW Boat Licence, you take the Australian Sailing certificate you receive on this course, together with photo ID and the licence fee, to any Service NSW centre within one year. No need to do any further testing or logbooks.
Price(s)
- Boat Licence Course - $395ppn for this one day course.
- PWC (jetski) Course - add-on PWC exam (same day_ - $110 pp
- Fees – all included Aust Sailing [$20/course] & any credit fees.
- Discount – for Affiliated Club Members (use code). Maximum discount 10%.
- Min Age – 12 yrs.
Terms and conditions apply to refunds, reschedule and cancellation.
What to Bring
Soft soled shoes (white if possible), hat, sunscreen, shoes, wind/rain jacket, gloves (recommended) and a curious mind.
Location
The course is held in Mosman Bay at the 3rd Sea Scout Hall Mosman in a class room setting, starting at 9am, finishing at approximately 3.30pm.
Live in the east or the west? We have pick-up points in Rose Bay (8:30am) and Cabarita (8:00am) where we can pick you up at and drop you back after the course has finished around 4:00pm.
Meet at Atlas Sailing Office at Mosman Bay Marina, 1 Centenary Drive - 4hr parking nearby.
Pickup options from:
- Rose Bay Marina (adjacent to the Boathouse Restaurant) - 0815 and return after the course completion.
- Elizabeth Bay Marina (at the bottom of Billyard Ave) - 0830 and return after the course completion.
Times and Bookings
Theory and Practical - One Day Courses held on water – 9am-4pm.
Other times by appoinment - phone Office or check Website for details.
Silver Spirit Cruises Pty Ltd T/A Maritime Training School ABN 65 121 257 403 and RTO 91487 is approved by NSW Maritime to provide practical boat training and/or knowledge testing for the NSW general boat driving licence and PWC driving licence.Atlas Sailing abides by the Australian Sailing Instructor/Participant ratios; hence places are strictly limited. All programs are subject to change with limited notice, based on demand and availability and weather conditions.
Please read the Atlas Sailing refund policy before registering. Refunds will not be provided for cancellations less than 14 days prior to the event as there are limited places available. If a session is cancelled due to weather, or another force majeure circumstance, participants will be offered a place on another scheduled date or a full refund.