Apply to be an Authorised Training Provider under the Boat Licence Training Provider Scheme
Anyone driving a powerboat or sailing boat using its engine for recreation at a speed of 10 knots or more on NSW waterways must have a NSW general boat driving licence. Anyone driving a personal watercraft (PWC) – for example, a jet ski – must have a PWC driving licence.
The majority of boat licence applicants meet the requirements by completing a training course and taking their licence knowledge test with an Authorised Training Provider.
What is an Authorised Training Provider?
Authorised Training Providers are independent organisations approved by Transport for NSW to deliver boat and personal watercraft driving licence training courses in New South Wales under the Maritime Boat Licence Training Provider Scheme.
To learn more about the services delivered please watch this video.
To become a Transport for NSW approved Authorised Training Provider you must:
- Be a Registered Training Organisation
- Complete an application to become a Boat Licence Training Provider for General Boat and Personal Watercraft Driving Licences
- Provide all the supporting information, documentation and meet the criteria
All Authorised Training Providers under the Boat Licence Training Provider Scheme are required to be Registered Training Organisations
Who is a nominated representative?
Nominated Representatives are Trainers, Examiners and/or Assistants appointed to deliver training and/or testing by Authorised Training Providers, who must verify that they meet all of the requirements of the Boat Licence Training Provider Scheme.
Nominated Representatives must hold training qualifications issued by approved course providers. Non-approved qualifications are not recognised as the courses may not have been conducted to the standard required by Transport.
For more information, please visit the Australian Quality Skills Authority (ASQA) or speak with your employer.
How can I apply?
Complete an application to become a Boat Licence Training Provider for General Boat and Personal Watercraft Driving Licences.
Who can I contact for more information?
For more information, please contact our Boat Licence Training Provider Scheme boatlicenceprovider@transport.nsw.gov.au