PWC License Theory and Test

To get your PWC license, you must:

• Be the holder of a current NSW general boat licence (also obtainable from Marine Rescue Lake Macquarie)
• Be aged 12 or over
• Successfully complete the PWC licence knowledge test (done at the end of this course)
• Present all completed documents to Roads and Maritime Services (Services NSW) and pay the appropriate licence fee.
• At that time you will also need to declare any medical condition or physical disability that could affect your driving, and meet eyesight standards.

For full details of how to obtain a boat licence you can also check the RMS website.

Before You Attend This Course

Please study the Boating Handbook before attending the workshop. You can download the handbook using this link. Printed copies are also available from Service NSW or from our boat base at Pelican.

It is highly recommended that you practice the exam with the practice test here:  https://practicetest.rms.nsw.gov.au/

What To Bring To The Course

Bring photo proof of ID (eg a motor vehicle licence, passport or similar).

Also bring two passport photos (head and shoulders, not smiling). Many post offices are able to provide you with the necessary passport photos. Without photos you CANNOT sit the exam!

You should also bring your current valid boat license.

If any of the people booked for this workshop are under 16 years of age then they MUST bring along a parent or guardian. That person must also bring proof of ID.

Ideally bring a pen and a notepad or paper although keep in mind that the exam is a closed-book exam.

Payment

Standard price for the PWC License Theory and Test is $60 for Adults (16 and older) and $145 for a Young Person (12-15 years).

Select a session below and select your ticket(s). Payment is by credit card when making the booking with Marine Rescue Lake Macquarie. Note that there are NO facilities for EFTPOS or credit card at the venue. You cannot pay on the day. 

You may cancel or reschedule your booking up until 24 hours before the scheduled time, instructions on how to do so can be found in your confirmation email. Any pre-payments will be refunded in full after cancellation.

What You Will Get

Once you’ve satisfactorily attended the course and passed the test, you will receive endorsement of your “Application For Boat Driving Licence” form (PWC section) section 6. You can take this form to Services NSW to get your PWC licence.

* If you’ve passed the boat licence theory course with us, you can bring the form (Application for Boat Driving Licence) with you to the PWC course without getting the actual licence yet. You can take your boat licence and your PWC licence application forms to Service NSW at the same time.

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