Boat Licence Courses - Victorian Boat Training and Licence Centre

How do I Get a Licence?

Getting a Marine Boat Licence and/or PWC / Jet Ski Licence is so easy!

Attend one of our courses and when you pass the STV test, we give you a STV Certificate.

Take the STV Certificate to VicRoads within 12 months. No appointment necessary – just turn up.

Pay your 1 or 5 year licence fee, have your photograph taken.

You now have your Marine Boat and / or Jet Ski Licence.

Please note: VicRoads have Eligibility Requirements such as health, eyesight and previous licence situations. Please ensure that you comply with these requirements before you attend our course.

How Much Does it Cost?

The course costs are :-

- - General Marine Licence (over 16 & adult boat licence) is only $130 Inc GST
  - General Marine Licence with PWC (Jet Ski ) endorsement also only $130 Inc GST
  - Restricted Marine Licence – boat licence only (for 12 to 15 yo) also only $130 Inc GST (this is the same 4 hour course as the above courses)
  - PWC ( Jet Ski ) Endorsement only Course is only $90 Inc GST
  (PWC Endorsement ONLY for those (16 yo and over) and ALREADY HOLD a General Marine Licence)
Please Note: a deposit of $55 per person is required at the time of your booking.

What do I need to Bring?

You must bring the following to the course

IDENTIFICATION: A current VICTORIAN DRIVER’S LICENCE / L PERMIT OR PASSPORT

or BIRTH CERTIFICATE and MEDICARE card / School ID card.

A summary of the required IDENTIFICATION documents for you to bring to the course are:

Option A: A current VICTORIAN DRIVER’S LICENCE / LEARNER’S PERMIT OR Option B: ONE PRIMARY document AND ONE SECONDARY document

A PRIMARY document is one of the following:

Your Australian Passport, your Overseas Passport, Australian Birth Certificate (not Birth Extract)

A SECONDARY document is one of the following:

Medicare Card, (family card with your name listed), Student Identity card, Pensioner Concession card, Department of Veteran’s Affairs card, current entitlement card issued by the Commonwealth, credit card or account card from a bank, building society or credit union, state or federal government employee photo ID card.

Victorian Boat Training run a 4 hour boat licence course (Online or in-person) for the compulsory Victorian Marine Licence (boat) and PWC (Jet Ski) endorsement.

We run Online Courses and face-to-face courses all around Victoria including Albert Park, Ringwood, Dandenong, Frankston, Mornington Peninsula, Gippsland Region, Morwell, Inverloch, Traralgon, Warragul, Williamstown, Melton & Geelong.

We are a Registered Training Organisation (RTO No. 41236) approved by Safe Transport Victoria and comply with all National Training Standards.

Victorian Boat Training conduct Marine VHF Licence courses at various venues and also offer on-water tuition.

Anonymous 11/11/2023

Internal course feedback form

I knew nothing about boating whatsoever but getting 28 out of 30 on the test just proves that with patience, great support from the training company and a great course that was so user friendly and l did it.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND

Michelle created some very informative videos that made it easy to understand everything needed to stay safe on the water. She didn't make the course just about getting the license, she made it about being safe so that it is possible to have a good time out there. Truly a great course that was well laid out.

Anonymous 17/10/23

Course review - anon.

I achieved a far better understanding because it was offered online. Going in person can be challenging as I'm regional, but also, I could do a few hours per day, do practice tests, and subsequently absorb the info much better than cramming it into one evening with a test at the end.
Great format thank you.

Anonymous 26/07/2023

Guidance and responsiveness from Michelle was excellent and I will highly recommend Victoria Boat Training.
Lecture presentation was easy to follow and covered all the key topics.

Anonymous 17/07/23

Course review

The videos were excellent and well presented. The structure of the course was logical. It was a pleasant learning experience.

Anonymous 02/24/23

Square

On water tuition. Ian Fox is an excellent trainer and answered ALL of my questions and concerns about buying/driving a boat.

Penny F 21/12/2022

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My 12 year old daughter recently took the course and test and was super excited about passing and receiving her certificate. Michelle was fantastic and patient and relieved all her anxieties as she was a slightly nervous about the course. We’d highly recommend this course to anyone!!!
Thanks Michelle and Victorian Boat Training!!

Chris W 03/02/2023

I did the online video course which makes the theory 'real'.
I took the online exam with Michelle - she's *gold*. Passionate about boating / safety, extremely knowledgeable and took time to explain the exam process, the technical ins-and-outs and made it all very stress-free and very enjoyable! Thank you Michelle!

Kirby R 22/02/2023

What a strong insightful and thorough coverage of the materials required to operate safely and be safe on the water, delivered with insightful and common sense that will ensure the important bits ar not forgotten Thank you.

Mathew A 27/01/2023

Rob in Dandenong was a fantastic instructor, he took the time to answer individual questions & delivered the course in an entertaining way by providing personal examples of scenarios he encountered out on the water. This made the course material easier to understand & follow.