Boat & Jetski Licence Course Information
Remember that both boat and jet ski licences can be obtained on the same day with needalicence.com.au .
See list of available course dates. Please ring or email to check availability. If I am on the water there may be a delay of several hours before I reply.
Where are courses held?
Complete the theory component on-line within 4 days of your practical assessment. Meet at 40 Allambi Terrace to complete the MSQ multi-choice quiz.
40 Allambi Terrace, Noosa Heads
The Practical part of the course is held on the Noosa River from the Noosaville or Tewantin boat ramps. (See Map)
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205 Gympie Terrace Noosaville
Other venues can be arranged for group bookings.
How much will it cost?
$150 per licence (boat or jet ski) or both licences on same day $250
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What do I need to bring?
You MUST bring:
- identification (e.g. Driver’s Licence, Medicare card, etc.) plus a hat, sunglasses, jacket and lunch are optional
How do I prepare?
Complete the on-line course (takes approx. 4 to 4.5 hours)
What will be covered in the course?
Practical training includes preparing, launching, manoeuvring and retrieving a vessel. Practical assessment includes high and low speed skills such as picking up crew overboard (lifejacket), figure eight turns and coming alongside a jetty.
The on-line theory element covers all essential topics in accordance with BoatSafe Queensland requirements. Major topics include:
- Preparing a recreational vessel for operation – equipment, registration and legislation
- Operating a recreational vessel in accordance with international and State regulations – buoys, beacons, collision regulations, incident reporting
- Exercising seamanship and basic navigation – knots, charts & compasses, tides & weather
