Boat Licence
Boat – Recreational Marine Drivers Licence (RMDL) Licence to Boat
When completing your Maritime Safety Queensland and Boatsafe approved RMDL (boat licence) course, you’re in expert hands with Licence to Boat — a local, owner-operated boat licence school. Our simple step-by-step system guides you through every requirement needed to get your recreational boat licence in Queensland.
Our online theory course lets you study at your own pace, from home or work, before completing your practical training on the water.
What’s included in your course:
- 1x Boat training session. (4 students max)
- 1x Theory Refresher session.
- 1x Theory exam. (2 attempts to achieve 100% allowed per day)
- BoatSafe assessments $100 extra payable on the day.
*If unsuccessful on your first assessment attempt, we’ll provide 30 minutes of additional one-on-one training and a second assessment at no extra cost.
Why choose Licence to Boat for your boat licence?
- Simple to follow step-by-step online theory.
- Practical and Theory training and assessment can be completed in a single day
- Safe, fun and exciting boat.
- Small course sizes, Max 4 (group and private bookings by arrangement).
- More time on the water and less in the classroom! (That’s got to be good!)
- Start your course today, have your licence tomorrow!
Practical Assessment –
Recreational Marine Driver Licence
The following video demonstrates some of the practical activities you will be required to undertake during your BoatSafe course.
In Queensland, you must have a recreational marine driver’s licence to drive a recreational boat with a motor greater than 6HP.
Practical Assessment — What You Need to Know
- 2 attempts per day allowed to achieve 100% on the multiple choice theory test
- 1 attempt per day at the practical assessment
- Online theory must be completed before attending practical training
- Practical training and assessment must be attended within 3 months of completing your online theory course
- You must meet the required competency standards to pass — additional training may be needed before or between assessment attempts
After You Pass
- We issue you a Statement of Competency
- Take it to any Queensland Transport and Main Roads (TMR) office within 6 months
- Pay TMR’s prescribed fee to receive your Licence
- Be at least 16 years old. (you can complete the course at 15 and a half years old)
- Complete and pass a BoatSafe course or have a recognised and valid interstate or overseas marine licence