We all know the importance of taking learners permit test and carrying out varied official procedures for having a motorbike license, right? Similarly, if you want to operate a motorised boat or any other personal watercraft (PWC) in Victorian waters, you should have a Victoria boat licence. So take a look at following points to have a clear understanding about the requirements of gaining a boat license.
Types of licence
1. Restricted marine licence: This licence type is for those who are aged 12 but less than 16 years
2. General marine licence: This licence type is for those who are aged 16 years and over. However, people with general license are not allowed to drive a PWC.
3. Personal Watercraft licence: It is specifically for the ones who want to operate personal watercraft like jet skis. One with a general license should appear for an added test to avail PWC licence.
How to Get Your Licence
You have to take a marine boat licence test and eyesight test for getting the licence. As mentioned before, those who need PWC endorsement, have to appear for another additional test. You may either take the test at VicRoads Customer Service Centre or any of the authorised training providers. Why not find out more about the Victoria boat licence and course options offered by recognised training providers like Boatschool by clicking here.
Last but not the least, you can even practise for the general licence knowledge test by undertaking different online boat licence test. Plus, applicants should bring identity proof documents on the day of test.
You may visit http://www.boatschool.com.au/ to find more information regarding marine boat licence test.
Thanks for the info, I'm wanting to get my son a boat license, and we'll have to get him one of the restricted licenses, and I wouldn't have known that without reading your article. He's very enthusiastic about being on the water and wants to drive our boat quite badly. I would love him to do it now, but I also recognize that being safe and having a license is more important.
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