North Brisbane QLD Boat Licence

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Scheduled Face to Face Licence training course dates

Next course date
Wednesday 28th October at VMR Brisbane - Shorncliffe

Other course dates - locations
SUNDAY 1st November at VMR Brisbane - Shorncliffe
Wednesday 4th November at VMR Brisbane - Shorncliffe
SUNDAY 8th November at VMR Brisbane - Shorncliffe
Wednesday 11th November at VMR Brisbane - Shorncliffe

SATURDAY 14th November at Spinnaker Sound Marina Sandstone Point

SUNDAY 15th November at VMR Brisbane - Shorncliffe
Wednesday 18th November at VMR Brisbane - Shorncliffe
SATURDAY 21st November at VMR Brisbane - Shorncliffe
Wednesday 25th November at VMR Brisbane - Shorncliffe

SATURDAY 28th November at Spinnaker Sound Marina Sandstone Point

SUNDAY 29th November at VMR Brisbane - Shorncliffe

Wednesday 2nd December at VMR Brisbane - Shorncliffe
SUNDAY 6th December at VMR Brisbane - Shorncliffe
Monday 7th December at VMR Brisbane - Shorncliffe
SUNDAY 13th December at VMR Brisbane - Shorncliffe
Wednesday 16th December at VMR Brisbane - Shorncliffe
Friday 18th December at VMR Brisbane - Shorncliffe

SATURDAY 19TH December at Spinnaker Sound Marina Sandstone Point

SUNDAY 20th December at VMR Brisbane - Shorncliffe
Wednesday 23rd December at VMR Brisbane - Shorncliffe
SUNDAY 27th December at VMR Brisbane - Shorncliffe
More dates to come as we get closer

Complete the Online Training Course and the Practical Assessment can be Completed at a time suitable to yourself and our Assessor
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Training course Fees & Options

BoatSafe
“The BoatSafe program management documents have been reviewed (1 September 2020) and effective from 1 October 2020, to provide a clearer framework for the BoatSafe trainers and outline MSQ's expectations for how our new boaties are being assessed as competent skippers.”
As published by Marine Safety Queensland https://www.msq.qld.gov.au/Licensing

As a result of the recent MSQ directive, please be aware of the increased cost of your Boat and/or PWC Licence Training and Assessment to meet MSQ requirements, effective from 1 October 2020.

Online Theory incl. Practical Assessment
Boat Licence Course
$300 - 1 person

PWC Licence Course
$200 -1 person

Boat & PWC Licence Combined Course
$500 -1 person

Face 2 Face Theory and Practical Assessment
Boat Licence Course
$350 - 1 person

PWC Licence Course
$250 - 1 person

Boat & PWC Licence Course
$550 1 person

PLEASE BE AWARE:- Reassessment fee - $100 per licence applicable where you do not pass 100% on both the theory validation questions and/or practical assessment.
You will be reassessed on a separate scheduled available course date
or
$200/hr on another day, includes Assessor and vessel costs

The latest edition of the fully illustrated & comprehensive boating work book is available (valued at $19:95)

For multiple & larger groups, please inquire for special rates.

Once you have successfully completed the training course YOU DO NOT HAVE a licence to operate a recreational vessel.

You must take your Statement of Competency given to you following the completion of the course/s to a Queensland Transport & Main Roads Customer Service Center.
You have only 6 months from the date of issue of this Statement of Competency, for the issue or you licence/s. The current fee as of 1st July 2020 is $114.90 for the boat licence and $114.90 for the PWC (Jet Ski) Licence.
If you are applying for the issue of both licences the fee will be $221.70. There are no exams to complete at Queensland Transport & Main Roads.

$50 Replacement Certificate of Competency

Advanced Boat Handling and Maneuvering - Contact Peter on 0428 98 1770 for details

PAYMENT
Payment is cash on the day when attending the course unless previously arranged with direct transfer, as we do not have eftpos or card facilities at this time.
Large groups, Schools and clubs are our specialty, contact us for custom packages and suitable dates

OUR STUDENTS have commented:

"We just wanted to thank you again for a great day! It was fantastic, everything was well explained and we both felt very comfortable with the practicals. Everything was just awesome! We will definitely be recommending you to all of our friends and new friends in the future!
Thank you again, we greatly appreciate it!

Good afternoon Peter
My thanks again, both to yourself and Josh, for the courses yesterday. It was the most productive day I've had for some time. Getting my boat and jet ski licence is something I've had on my To Do list for years, and it was very satisfying to yesterday tick off the prerequisite courses for obtaining those.
All the best,
Joe

"Peter has the passion and knowledge to keep people wanting to learn.
Any person would benefit to have Peter in their circle of knowledge."
Hutcho @ aquatictraining

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Additional Information and Trainer Details

Boat Licence (RMDL) requirements

It is a requirement of Maritime Safety Queensland that a person be 16 years of age or older to be issued with a Recreational Marine Drivers Licence. A person may attend the training once they are 15 years and 6 months of age.
You must demonstrate you are competent to navigate and manage a recreational boat.
You must complete a Medical Disclosure Statement.
You must provide suitable identification.
It does not matter where you live, you can attend the training in any of the Allstate Locations
On successful completion of the course you will be issued with a Statement of Competency which must be validated at any Queensland Transport & Main Roads Customer Service Centre that issues marine licences. The Queensland Transport Licence fee is payable when your licence is issued.

Jetski (PWC) Licence requirements

You must hold a current and valid marine licence before being able to obtain a personal watercraft licence.
The PWC Licence training can be held on a different day to the boat licence training depending on local conditions.

What To Bring

Students are required to wear suitable ENCLOSED FOOTWEAR and bring a form of photographic ID, pen, sunscreen, SUITABLE CLOTHING, SUNGLASSES and a HAT is recommended. Bring your CAMERA to help remember a great day.

For PWCs' I recommend WET GEAR such as TOGS and RASH SHIRT and maybe a WARM JACKET depending on the weather

Tea and coffee is available during the course. There is a suitable café / lunch bar within walking distance with a good range of food. Sufficient time is provided for course participants to have lunch if required.

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General information about boat licence training course

Trainer Summary

Brisbane North Specialises in:
- Recreational Marine Drivers Licence
- Personal Water Craft Licence.
- Advanced Boat Handling

Allstate Boat Licensing and Training Brisbane North provides Boat Safe training for the following locations:
Brisbane Northern suburbs including The Moreton Bay Region:
Shorncliffe, Albany Creek, Albion, Alderley, Ascot, Aspley, Banyo, Bald Hills, Bardon, Beachmere, Boondall, Bracken Ridge, Bray Park, Bribie Island, Brighton, Bridgeman Downs, Burpengary, Caboolture, Carseldine, Cashmere, Chermside, Clayfield, Clear Mountain, Clontarf, Dakabin, Dayboro, Deagon, Deception Bay, Draper, Eagle Farm, Eatons Hill, Enoggera, Everton Park, Ferny Grove, Fortitude Valley, Fitzgibbon, Gordon Park, Grange, Grovely, Hamilton, Kallangur, Kedron, Kurwongbah, Lawnton, Mango Hill, Margate, Mitchelton, Morayfield, Murrumba Downs, Narangba, Newmarket, Northgate, North Lakes, Nudgee, Nundah, Petrie, Redcliffe, Rothwell, Samford, Samsonvale, Sandgate, Scarborough, St. Lucia, Stafford, Strathpine, Teneriffe, The Gap, Toombul, Toowong, Virginia, Warner, Wavell Heights, Wilston, Woody Point, Woodford, Wooloowin and surrounding areas.

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Trainer Details

Welcome to the website for Allstate Boat licensing and Training for North Brisbane. We trust that the information on this site will assist you to obtain your boat and/or jet ski licence at our training facility. You will be dealing with an organisation with an enviable reputation, leading the industry in quality course delivery and total customer satisfaction.

We have well qualified and experienced instructors with extensive participation in the recreational and commercial maritime industry. Our comprehensive training courses are easy to follow, designed to accommodate everyone, from the first time boatie to the more experienced.

Our training is conducted at 2 locations: the Volunteer Marine Rescue Base on Allpass Parade / Sinbad St. Shorncliffe opposite the Sandgate Golf Club and
Spinnaker Sound Marina, on Spinnaker Drive Sandstone Point

Training can be conducted at other suitable locations if required.

The training courses for both the boat and jet ski are run on Sundays plus Saturdays when required and at least one day mid-week if there are sufficient numbers and other days are available by arrangement.

Large groups, schools and clubs are our speciality and can be accommodated and welcomed.

Our courses for both the boat and jet ski are usually conducted on the same day with some exceptions during the winter months or bad weather.

We have available, copies of the latest BoatSafe Workbook. It provides a very suitable reference for review and to increase your marine knowledge. There is no need to buy or bring any documentation as everything is provided at the course.

We ask people to arrive around 7.15 AM to complete the required registration paperwork and the combined theory course for the boat and PWC licences commence at 7.30 AM. at Shorncliffe and 0800 at Sandstone Point. The practical training and assessment will be conducted as the weather and conditions permit or class formation demands. Finish time is around 4.00 PM depending on numbers.

The on water training is conducted on the waters of Cabbage Tree creek and Bramble Bay being part of Moreton Bay. Plus the Pumerstone Passage. Consideration is always given to the weather conditions at the time. "Your safety is our Priority"

The vessels used for the training are :-
5.7 Quintrex Cruiseabout powered by Suzuki 150hp outboard and
2018 - 155 hp GTX SeaDoo Jet Ski.
Both vessels meet the survey and operating requirements of AMSA, (Australian Maritime Safety Authority) and MSQ, (Maritime Safety Queensland.)

Come and enjoy the relaxed and informative learning environment of Allstate Boat Licensing and Training Brisbane North
Please contact Peter to discuss any aspect of our courses.

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We assist SLSQ clubs and members by working in with Chief Training Officers and Club Captains in providing the avenue to gain the "Statement of Competency" for Recreational Marine Drivers Licence and Personal Water Craft licence as a prerequisite to White Water Rescue awards through Surf Life Saving.

Vessel deliveries around the Australian coast has been part of our passion for some 28 years. Supply of experienced crew in both Deck and Engineering to suit your application is our speciality. Your vessel is our priority. Give us a call to enquire how we can help you achieve your time frame.