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Course information
The aim of the course is to assist persons in obtaining the knowledge required to
qualify for the Recreational Boating Operators Licence. Marine Training
Services is a Registered Training Organization (RTO No. 4653). Approved
boating safety training courses are valid for 6 month.
There will be no further licence test at Vic Roads
Victorian Recreational Boat Operators Licence is valid Australia wide
Course Content
- Trip preperation
- Safe operation
- Emergency procedures
- Personal Watercraft (PWC)
The course delivery time is approximately 3.5 hours plus assessment time which varies between individuals, usually 10 to 30 minutes. Course assessment is a multiple choice exam. The minimum passing grade for the boat operator's licence is 26 out of 30 and for the PWC endorsement test is 13 out 15 questions
The assessment is Transport Safety Victoria assessment and is conducted under TSV rules and conditions. This is NOT AN OPEN BOOK assessment and must be completed on individual basis, not in groups and no interaction is allowed during the assessment.. At the completion of the assessment students will be advised whether they have passed or failed. Reassessment can be conducted at a later date by arrangement with the instructor. Students who are found not competent can attend another course and repeat the assessment.
Course Information Sheet (requires Adobe Reader)
A full and detailed Victorian Recreational Boat Operators Course and PWC Endorsement Course Sheet (PDF) covering amongs other topics, proof of identity, complaints, refund policy, recognition of prior learning and many more can be viewed and downloaded here or by clicking "Course Information Sheet" above.