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Get Your NSW Boat Licence

Complete the theory and practical with us, then simply sit your exam at Service NSW.

Your Simple Path to a NSW Boat Licence Complete your theory and practical boating training with Master Boat Licence, then simply sit the official knowledge exam at Service NSW and lodge your licence application.

  1. Complete the theory online at your own pace using our full presentation and practice questions.
  2. Complete the practical on the water with an experienced Master Boat Licence instructor.
  3. Sit the exam at Service NSW and lodge your completed licence application.

It is a clear, flexible pathway designed to give you the knowledge, practical skills and confidence you need before attending Service NSW.

How the process works

Your Flexible Path to a NSW Boat Licence

1. Study online — Purchase 30-day access to the complete General Boat Licence theory presentation and practice questions.

2. Complete your practical — Undertake the required on-water practical boating course with Master Boat Licence.

3. Sit your official test — Book and complete the official knowledge test at a Service NSW Centre, then submit your licence application.

 

More than seven years of proven training experience

Master Boat Licence has helped a large number of students prepare for their NSW boat licence knowledge test. Students who work through the complete presentation and repeatedly complete the practice questions generally report feeling confident and well prepared when attending Service NSW.

Individual results vary, and no test result or licence outcome can be guaranteed.

Greg Urand

Experienced commercial skipper and marine safety trainer.

Our Services

Your licence, your way

Boat Licence Theory
$100
Coxswain Grade 3 – woolwich
$880
Boat + PWC Theory
$150
PWC Theory Upgrade
$50
BACK A BOAT TRAILER –
woolwich
$120
Practical Boating Course
$200
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Why choose us?

Experienced maritime training with a strong focus on safety, practical skills and confidence on the water. Under our current flexible pathway, complete the theory preparation online, undertake practical boating training with Master Boat Licence, then sit the official knowledge test and lodge your licence application through Service NSW.

Flexible theory and practical training

Study the theory online at your own pace, then complete practical boating training with an experienced instructor. When both requirements are complete, sit the official knowledge test and lodge your application through Service NSW.

Boat licence including practical

Learn from the industry’s best to develop lifelong safe boating habits. Our team includes veterans and senior maritime trainers with extensive experience in offshore oil and gas vessels. Don't settle for amateur instruction; book with Master Boat Licence to gain professional insights from the experts who keep our waters safe.

Starting with no experience

Whether you’re a total beginner or an aspiring skipper, we’ll guide you through navigation, collision avoidance, and safety compliance. We only ask that you review the boating handbook via the link above before your session. This ensures we can spend the day refining your skills and filling in the blanks rather than starting from zero.

Training

On‑water training

Sydney Harbour
real conditions
PWC handling
with pros
engaging,
not boring
Testimonials

What Our Guests Say About Us

"I couldn't be happier. From start to finish, seamless and convenient. The exam was fair and well-structured. Thanks to this company, I now have the confidence."

Eddie Johnson

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Where We Train

Our Training Locations

Practical boat licence training is available from two convenient waterfront locations. Your meeting point and course details will be confirmed when you book.

Entrance to Master Boat Licence training at Woolwich Marina

Woolwich

Our dedicated Woolwich training room provides a comfortable learning environment close to Sydney Harbour, with practical boating instruction conducted on the surrounding waterways.

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