FAQ

Yes, all training is delivered by Sailingworld pty ltd t/a Boating Licence Course. Sailingworld pty ltd t/a Boating Licence Course (ACN # 092 478 718 | RTO # 91229) 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.

You can visit www.boatinglicence.com.au for more info.

It’s actually rather simple! After successfully completing our course and passing the test, take the paperwork the trainers give you, along with your completed logbook, to Service NSW.

You’ll be able to purchase your licence there and then without doing any further tests. See here for details.

You’ll need to already have (or be doing at the same course) a NSW boat licence. You cannot obtain a PWC licence on it’s own without a boat licence. Once you’re done with us, simply take the paperwork to Service NSW to upgrade your boat licence to the PWC. No practical is required for this licence. See here for details.

Of course! What better way to get into the fun boating has to offer than to learn from professional, experienced skippers? We keep the learning at a level suitable for beginners, so every student can follow along for a simple, enjoyable course.

No. Once the certificate has gone past 12 months from date of issue, you will need to re-attend a course and re-sit the test. If you do not want to do this, you can simply attempt the test at Service NSW instead.

Despite current events, we are still unable to extend the date on previous certificates, so please make sure you take it into Service NSW within the allotted timeframe.

Assuming it is within the 12 month expiry period, we are able to recreate your paperwork. You will need to attend the beginning of a course, show your ID and sign for the new form. All forms are dated from the original date of your test/course and cannot be future-dated to include another 12 months.

Doing this will depend on the availability of courses/trainers in your area at the time, so please do not leave this to the final days as we may not be able to recreate it before it expires.

An administrative fee of $60 applies to recreate lost paperwork. You will need to book this service in via phone at least 1 business day before the course starts.

Forms cannot be emailed, posted or sent to you using any other method. They are government-accredited certificates so we must abide by all applicable rules and laws.

Bookings can be made securely online via our booking portal here, or by calling our friendly office team on 0422 438 733.

Payment is required upon booking. Cash at the course is not accepted.

Proof Of Identity (POI – also called ‘ID’) is a must have at the commencement of the course. It must meet the criteria outlined in the POI brochure.

As an example, for adults (ages 16 & up), a valid NSW photo drivers licence is acceptable.

For students aged under 16 years, a birth certificate is great. For these students only, we’ll also need their mum or dad at the course, also with POI, to pass the ID check. 

A copy of the POI brochure is sent out to all students upon booking. Please review if before attending for a smooth course.

Guaranteeing a pass to get a licence puts yourself and the boating community at risk so no one should expect to be passed through without a substantial understanding of the rules of the water. In saying this, the quality of our training materials and experience of our training team helps the overwhelming majority of students pass on day 1.

Our trainers abide by both our high standards and Transport for NSW’s rules. Strict testing rules will apply. You may be allowed more than one attempt on the day but multiple failed attempts will mean you may need to re-attend another course after some more study. All the additional training and testing (if required) is provided to you for free.

The NSW practical boating logbook is a simple, self guided checklist that you’ll need to complete to obtain the NSW general boat licence. You can click here to download a copy, visit any Service NSW to pick one up, or pick one up at the course. The logbook is free of charge.

You will need to complete at least 3 trips on the water under the supervision of a licenced person who has held their licence for 3 years or more. These trips are not time based, and can be completed within 12 months of you handing it in to Service NSW. If you have been boating within the past 12 months and this can be verified by another skipper, you can backdate to those trips.

The logbook is an essential requirement for those who choose to go on & get a NSW boat licence. It’s designed to help you learn how to operate your vessel & learn your waterways at your own pace. We recommend you complete the logbook for every trip you make, not just for the required 3 times.

The logbook only applies to the NSW boat licence. There is currently no practical required for the PWC licence.