Boat and Jetski License

Boat and JetSki License Courses

Now you can get your Boat and Jetski License with industry leading skippers and trainers at Sunreef!

Boat and Jetski License Durations: 

RMDL (Boat) License Course: Approximately 4 hours for the practical assessment

PWC (Jet Ski) License Course: Approximately 4 Hours, depending on class size and prior RMDL completion

Prerequisites:

     Boat (RMDL) License Course:

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Hold a valid photo ID (e.g., Queensland Driver’s Licence)
• Completion of online theory prior to attending the practical session
• Medically fit to complete the course, determined by a medical questionnaire

     PWC (Jet Ski) License Course:

• Must already hold a valid Boat (RMDL) license or complete it on the same day
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Hold a valid photo ID (e.g., Queensland Driver’s Licence)
• Completion of online theory prior to attending the practical session
• Medically fit to complete the course, determined by a medical questionnaire

Meeting point:

RMDL: the public boat ramp at Maroochy River (opposite 327 Bradman Avenue, Maroochydore)

PWC: the public boat ramp at La Balsa Park (subject to change with weather )

Price: $749 for the Combined RMDL and PWC Course. $399 per individual course.  All include online study materials.

To combine your Boat and Jet Ski License Course, click to book Boat License Course and you will be given the option to add Jet Ski. 

Course information

During your BoatSafe course you will complete the required assessments as set by Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads, these assessments include online study, a theory exam of 50 multiple choice questions and a comprehensive practical examination.

During you course at Sunreef you will need the following items

• Enclosed shoes
• Hat
• Water bottle
• Sunscreen
• Your valid driver’s license or acceptable ID

If you are completing the PWC portion it is recommended you have the following

• Towel
• Swimmers
• Change of clothes

These are recommended as you are likely to get a bit wet from the spray. Throughout the day you will transition between the classroom, our private pontoon and on board our training vessels both in and out of the shade as well.

Course requirements and training

During this course it is a requirement as listed by Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads that you can complete the theoretical exam to 100% correct, our trainers will assist you in this exam but cannot give you any of the answers. You are required to complete all the practical components as required by TMR and must be able to master these skills to a level verified by the trainer.

If our trainer believes you are unable to meet these standards you have the following options: Pay an additional fee for 1 on 1 training for the trainer to complete the course with you at your pace. This fee is dependent on the level of completion from your first day
Receive a partial refund for the components not completed. This is at the discretion of Sunreef Management Staff.

What you can expect

Check in at Sunreef starts at the time outlined on your confirmation email or text. The time frames below may alter. We only take a maximum of 6 people on each course.

Boat (RMDL) only

0800 You’ll arrive at Maroochy Boat Ramp to begin paperwork

0930 Head to our training vessel and we will begin briefing on the vessel

1000 Depart dock and begin practical training

1200 Arrive back at dock, complete paperwork and complete course

Jet Ski (PWC) only

1300 Arrive at La Balsa Park and begin paperwork

1400 Begin practical assessment with skiis in the river and in Mooloolaba Bay 

1600-1630 Return to La Balsa, finalise paperwork and depart 

Students please read the following

To enroll in a BoatSafe course you must be 16 years old or older and hold a valid Queensland driver’s license.

Prerequisite: A valid Queensland driver’s license for the Boat (RMDL) License. A valid Boat (RMDL) License for the Jet Ski (PWC) Licence.

Required forms: Each student must complete the appropriate waivers before starting this course with us. They will be sent out to you with your booking confirmation. If you have any questions regarding the medical declaration, please contact our office on 07 5444 5656. 

Course confirmations: We will send out an email and text message the day before your trip around 3:30 pm to inform you of the status of the trip and its departure time. Heavy weather may prevent the Boat License course from running, and strong wind and swell could result in the Jetski course running in Maroochy River, so please keep these considerations in mind.

Parking: The Wharf complex has 4 hour parking available, however you will need to find suitable parking for the tour you are on as some of our trips will be over 4 hours. There are some unlimited parking spaces available outside of The Wharf Mooloolaba / SEA Life car park, however please keep in mind especially if you are on an 11:30 am or later trip that parking can get very busy. Please give yourself at least 15-20 minutes for parking. You can find a parking map of The Wharf Mooloolaba here.