Trainer qualifications

To be approved by Transport for NSW to deliver the NSW boat & PWC licence course and testing, you will need to hold the following documents:

1. Current NSW Boat Licence of more than 3 years
2. Current first aid certificate of at least HLTAID003 “Provide First Aid” equivalent or above
3. Current Certificate IV in Training and Assessment (TAE40116) or equivalent
4. Current NSW Working with Children’s Check
5. Current drivers licence.

All identification and qualifications above must be provided to Boating Licence Course, who will then submit it on your behalf to Transport for NSW. All hard documents provided MUST be be hard copies (i.e printed copies), which MUST be certified by a Justice of the Peace (JP).

To find a JP near you, click here.

You will need to take the original and printed copy of your ID/qualification to them in person. They will then

Boating Licence Course will submit your qualifications, identification and application to TfNSW. Shortly after that, you will receive an email from TfNSW with a link to their code of conduct online quiz. This will take about 10 minutes to complete. You must pass this exam (it’s not hard).

After you pass them exam, you will receive a phone call from TfNSW to introduce themselves and getting to know you. It’s nothing to worry about.

After this, the office at Boating Licence Course will receive a confirmation email from TfNSW confirming your accreditation. You’re now able to deliver the course and testing.

In addition to providing the above documents, you will need to complete and provide the below documents:

Payment details such as your BSB and account number should be provided to the office in person.