NSW Boat & PWC Licence Course Information

All the steps to upgrading your Licence are included in our course:

• Know all relevant PWC Rules
• Pass the Multiple-Choice PWC Knowledge Test
• Lodge your paperwork at the RMS

You’ll need a Jet Ski/PWC Licence to ride any vessel that you sit or stand on, while a boat licence is required for vessels you sit inside of (such as a boat).

This Licence covers PWC vessels that seat one to four riders, in a recreational capacity, at any speeds that the vessel can attain.

If you don’t need this type of Licence you can check out our standard General Boating Licence Course.

Once you’ve booked into our course we’ll email you the ABC pre-study guide, and it only takes 20 minutes to read over the PWC knowledge section. We also have PWC study quizzes available on this site.

This gives you a head start on the PWC Rules, which we’ll reinforce once you meet us at the classroom.

We’ll make sure to point out all the important rules that can help you avoid a costly fine while jetting around NSW  waterways.

As you’ve already done study before your course and minutes before sitting the exam, it’s very easy to pass on the day of your course.

If you don’t pass during the first two attempts at the test, you can come back on any other course date and have another go – at no additional cost!

No, there is no need to get out on the water on a Jet Ski as part of our course, as the RMS only requires theoretical knowledge.

If you want to get out on the water with ABC or practice any boating manoeuvres, please feel free to look at our personalised custom boating lessons to get expert hands-on training today.

When you’ve finished your Jet Ski/PWC Licence Upgrade Course you can take the completed form to any RMS/Services NSW branch.

Just select “Maritime” on the touchscreen for a numbered ticket, give them your form when called, pay the licence fee, and get your newly upgraded Licence on the spot!

So long as the junior is aged between 12-16, they can lodge their application form at the RMS and receive an upgraded Boat & PWC Licence.

The RMS website states that a Boat & PWC Licence holder between 12 and 16 must not:

• Drive a PWC between sunset and sunrise (this rule applies to all PWC driving licence holders)
• Drive a PWC at a speed of 10 knots or more:
  • Without the holder of a PWC driving licence who is 16 years of age or older being present on the PWC, or
  • While the vessel is towing anyone.

If you’d like to read more about the restrictions please refer to the RMS.