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Mick's Boat Course

Geelong, Bellarine & the Surf Coast
Marine Licence & PWC Courses

Mick’s Boat Course offers a 4 hour course (including assessment) in the compulsory Victorian Marine Licence (Boat) & PWC (Jetski) endorsement. $130 for both. Bookings Essential.

Safety on the water is our business

Mick’s Boat Course offers Marine Licence Training in the compulsory Victorian Marine License (Boat) & PWC (Jetski) endorsement to Geelong, Bellarine & the Surfcoast. We also offer other areas on demand.

We are a part of First Aid Management and Training Centre Pty Ltd a Registered Training Organisation (RTO No. 20776) approved by Transport Safety Victoria and we comply with National Training Standards.

Our ABN is 81 510 653 548.

Mick is an experienced & professional trainer who will guide you through the course in a relaxed environment.

Once you’ve successfully completed the course you will receive your certificate. You then need to take this certificate to VicRoads customer service centre and they will be issue you with your boating licence. No further testing is required.

To find out more about the course & it’s requirements, click here to read our FAQs

Upcoming Courses

Use the booking form provided or ph 0414 952 444 to book over the phone

Please note from the 18th December 2017 a person under 16 years are not eligible to obtain a personal watercraft endoresement.

Location - Geelong West

Geelong & District Anglers Club.
9 Yuille St, Geelong West VIC 3218
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Cost - $130

For the combined marine License (Boat) & PWC (Jetski) endorsement.

Face to Face Courses

These courses are all done in person at one of our convenient training locations.

Your trainer will take you through everything you need to know to pass your assessment, then answer some questions.

You will then complete the assessment under test conditions.

This all takes approximately 4 hours & you’ll be given your certificate on the day.

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Safety Duties

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Trip Preparation

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Operating Rules

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Personal Watercraft

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Day Shapes

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Licensing and Registration

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Towed Watersports

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Vessel Lights

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Sound Signals

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Vessel Preparation

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Safety Equipment

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Safe Operations

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Aids to Navigation

Read the Course FAQs for more info

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the certificate as a licence?

No. You must attend at a VicRoads Office and hand over the training certificate and pay the licence fees to obtain your actual licence.

The Vic Roads License Fees are as follows (for initial issue of a marine licence VicRoads only offer a 5 year licence):

  • 5 year General Marine licence – $191
  • 5 year General Marine licence with PWC endorsement – $216.50
    5 year Restricted marine licence – $108

Prices correct as at 19/11/2022. Course fees paid to Mick’s Boat Course do not include the licence fee paid to VicRoads.

How long does the certificate last?
12 months from the date of issue, printed on the certificate.
I have a group of friends and we want to have a private course at our home.
Transport Safety Victoria have rules for where a training course can be held. The premises must be a commercial premise, it must comply with OH&S requirements, have suitable toilets and a reasonable size to take into account the comfort and safety of students participating in the course.
What should I bring when I attended this training course?
We recommend you bring snack foods to eat during the course, a black or blue pen, suitable identification (refer to Evidence of Identity page on this website) and the course fees in cash.
What happens if I don't pass the test?
You will be given further training and retested again on the day of training. You can only be tested twice on any given day. No further course fees will be paid for further training and testing in the days following the course date. Further training and testing costs will be met by Mick’s Boat Course.
How long does the course go for?
The total course time is 4 hours. The first half a hour will be registration/admin followed by three hours of training and then finishing up with thirty minutes of testing.
What are the Assessment Process and Requirements?

The assessment is conducted under test conditions where each participant is handed a question sheet and answer sheet.

There are 30 multiple choice questions for the boat component and you are required to get minimum 26 correct to be found competent.

There are 15 multiple choice questions for the PWC (jetski) component and you are required to get minimum 13 correct to be found competent.

What is your refund & cancellation policy?

Cancellation by the participant

In cases where the participant cancels their enrolment in a course offered by Mick’s Boat Course as an Approved Training Provider of Maritime Safety Victoria they will be offered a full refund of any monies paid so long as the cancellation is notified at least 48 hours prior to the commencement time for the course.

If the cancellation is notified less than 48 hours prior to the commencement of the course the Chief Executive Officer may offer a refund, offer full or partial credit for another course or may refuse a refund at their discretion.

In cases where there are extreme or extenuating circumstances requiring a participant to cancel less than 48 hours before the commencement of the course the participant is encouraged to explain their situation, and to provide evidence if possible, to the staff of Mick’s Boat Course. This will assist in making a case for special consideration.

Cancellation by Mick’s Boat Course

If a course is cancelled by Mick’s Boat Course all participants will be entitled to a full refund of any monies paid. At the discretion of the participant they may choose to instead use the refund owed to them as credit for another course enrolment.

What are the fees for replacing lost or misplaced certificates?

There is a $30 administration fee for the replacement of lost or misplaced certificates.

Where the certificate has been incorrectly filled in by Mick’s Boat Course staff, a replacement certificate will be provided for free with the return of the defective certificate.

Eligibility for enrolment

Pursuant to regulation 30 of the Marine Safety Regulations 2012 (Vic) the following persons are not eligible to apply for a marine licence:

● A person who is disqualified from obtaining a marine licence, during the period of that disqualification

● A person who is the holder of a marine licence that has been suspended, during the period of that suspension

● A person who is disqualified from obtaining a licence or other authority to be the master of or to operate a recreational vessel under
o (i) the law of another State or Territory, or
o (ii) the law of another country, in circumstances which, if they occurred in Victoria, would have resulted in the person being disqualified from obtaining a marine licence in Victoria

● A person who is the holder of a licence or other authority to operate a recreational vessel issued by another State or Territory that has been suspended, during the period of that suspension

● Persons aged under 16 years of age are not eligible to obtain a personal watercraft endorsement

Applicants should also note that they will be required to meet the health requirements for operating a car, motorcycle or boat and this may include further testing where appropriate.

Contact us

If you have any questions get in touch.

0414 952 444

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