Recreational Boating Licence & PWC Course

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All Hands on Deck Maritime Training
Recreational Boating Licence & PWC Course
RTO Training Provider #90927

Boating Licence & PWC Course

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All Hands on Deck Maritime Training is a NSW Maritime 'Accredited Safe Boating Course Provider'

and VETAB Accredited RTO Training Provider #90927
(NSW Vocational Education & Training Accreditation Board)

Since 2006 the Recreational Boating Licence Course has been compulsory for all persons wishing to obtain their General Boating Licence from NSW Maritime. In addition, as of the 1st June 2009, it is a requirement for all applicants to undertake 'Practical' boat training. The General Boat Licence is obtained by:

Enrolling in the All Hands on Deck Recreational Boat Licence Course
Studying the NSW Maritime Boating Handbook. Request a copy here
Checking your progress with our online assessments
Attending a Boat Safety Course (BSC) course face to face session
Undertaking and successfully completing a written assessment
Completing a 'Practical' Boat Licence Training (BLT) session

All the requirements for the NSW Maritime Boat Licence are completed over a 4-5 hour session. On completion of the course a 'Certificate of Course Completion' is issued by All Hands on Deck Maritime Training which is then presented to NSW Maritime for the issue of a General Boat Licence. No further examination is required provided the certificate is presented to NSW Maritime within 12 months of the course being completed.

OUR GUARANTEE: As a Training Organisation we pride ourselves on our ability to train and assess professionally. We therefore guarantee that you will pass our courses. Of course we cannot guarantee that you will pass first time. If you require additional training after completing one of our courses then it will be at no additional cost to you. We do not charge for re-sitting an assessment!

If you would like more information on the NSW Maritime Boat and Jetski (PWC) Licences then please complete the details below to download some more free .pdf information from our websites.

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The course covers the areas listed below in accordance with the Recreational Outdoor Training Package SRO03:

The General Boating Licence syllabus incorporates the following Units of Competency: Carry out Trip Preparation and Planning
MEM50.08EA Safely Operate a Mechanically Powered Recreational Boat
MEM50.09EA Respond to Boating Emergencies and Incidents
MEM50.10EA Comply with Maritime Rules and Regulations
SROYAC001B

Contents of each Unit of Competency include:

Maintain the boat and safety equipment
Maintain mooring and berthing apparatus
Plan trip
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Manoeuvre and handle boat
Navigate safely
Anchor the boat
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Use safety equipment
Raise alarm
Deal with on-board emergency
Assist others in distress
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Determine relevant rules and regulations
Comply with relevant rules and regulations with respect to a specific activity

The Personal Water Craft (PWC) Licence syllabus incorporates the following Units of Competency: Select and Maintain a Personal Water Craft
SROPWC001A Demonstrate basic skills to ride a personal watercraft in controlled conditions
SROPWC002A PLEASE NOTE: To obtain a Personal Water Craft Licence (PWC) you must be in possession of a current General Boating Licence.

Contents of each Unit of Competency include:

Select a Personal Water Craft (PWC)
Set up a Personal Water Craft (PWC)
Conduct routine maintenance on a Personal Water Craft (PWC)
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Plan to ride a PWC
Select and use equipment and apparel
Perform pre start checks
Demonstrate basic skills to ride a PWC
Manoeuvre and handle a PWC
Ride a PWC in a safe manner
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