Sea School provides a comprehensive face to face, step by step, presentation by experienced trainers for all boat licence and PWC licence courses.
It is not a requirement to study before the course. Should you want to pre read or study beforehand, you can download a copy here- Boating handbook. This Learner's guide includes a list of study questions known as the 'Boating Knowledge Quiz'.
To learn about PWC / jet ski operations, download the RMS Personal Watercraft Handbook.
You will need to provide Proof of Identity when you register for a course- I.E. current Drivers licence, Medicare card, Australian Passport, Birth certificate, etc. Enough to meet the Govts. 100 point system.
What will you learn?
Essential boating information
Licence and registration
Know the rules and regulations
Safety equipment
Sound signals and navigation lights
Plan your voyage and get back safely
Give way and distance off
Navigation marks and signs
Speed zones and night safety
Person overboard and hypothermia
Manoeuvre and handle a boat
Wind, current, waves and boat wash
Anchoring and safe operations
What to do in an emergency
Raise alarms and distress signals
Situation awareness and vessel traffic
Water ski and jet ski rules
Smart tips for safer boating
We are also professional and patient. You can be assured of our utmost assistance and attention to your learning.
The course, test and practical training are competencies derived from activity specialisation seen within the SIS10 Sport, Fitness and Recreation Training Package:
MEM50008B – Carry out trip preparation and planning
MEM50009B – Safely operate a mechanically powered recreational boat
MEM50010B – Respond to boating emergencies and incidents
This course involves all theory, examinations and practical training to fulfill all NSW powerboat Licence requirements. You will receive a Course Completion Report to take along to NSW Services to pay for your licence.
Course times
Licence Theory Session- Thursday, 5pm till 10pm
Practical Session- 3pm to 6pm on following Saturday or Sunday
Professionalism-
Sea School International is committed to providing an effective, efficient, timely, fair and confidential complaints and appeals handling procedure for all students. Please view our Complaint Management Procedure for further information on how to lodge your complaint.
Literacy
You must be able to communicate orally in English. If you have difficulties in this regard we recommend that you contact NSW Maritime or visit your local NSW Maritime office who will arrange an appointment with an interpreter.
We are also able to conduct the tests orally, for applicants with special needs.
The Diaz family Trust trading as Pro Dive Central Coast (ABN 15971198063) is an authorised Nominated Representative of Sea School International Pty Ltd (ABN 27 140 038 713, RTO 91732) and 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.
