Qualifications/certificate received

​Upon successfully completing the required Queensland BoatSafe training and competency-based assessment, candidates will receive the relevant BoatSafe Statement of Competency for the licence or licences they have successfully completed.

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The Statement of Competency confirms that the candidate has demonstrated the required knowledge, practical skills and competencies in accordance with the applicable Queensland BoatSafe requirements.

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QUEENSLAND BOAT LICENCE - RECREATIONAL MARINE DRIVER LICENCE (RMDL) 

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Candidates who successfully complete the RMDL BoatSafe training and assessment will receive a BoatSafe Statement of Competency for the Recreational Marine Driver Licence (RMDL).

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This confirms that the candidate has successfully demonstrated the required knowledge and practical competencies to safely operate a recreational marine vessel in accordance with the relevant Queensland BoatSafe requirements.

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The Statement of Competency is not the marine licence itself. Following successful completion of the BoatSafe assessment, the candidate must complete the required licensing process with Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) to obtain their RMDL.

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QUEENSLAND JET SKI LICENCE - PERSONAL WATERCRAFT LICENCE (PWCL)

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Candidates who successfully complete the PWCL BoatSafe training and assessment will receive a BoatSafe Statement of Competency for the Personal Watercraft Licence (PWCL).

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This confirms that the candidate has demonstrated the required knowledge and practical competencies to safely operate a personal watercraft (PWC), commonly known as a Jet Ski, in accordance with Queensland licensing and maritime requirements.

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The Statement of Competency is not the PWCL itself. Candidates must complete the relevant licensing process with Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) before they are licensed to operate a personal watercraft.

Important: A Statement of Competency confirms successful completion of the required training and assessment; it does not, by itself, authorise the holder to operate a boat or personal watercraft. The appropriate marine licence must first be issued by Queensland Transport, Marine and Roads. Furthermore, holding an RMDL alone does not authorise a person to operate a personal watercraft. A separate PWCL endorsement/licence is required to legally operate a PWC in Queensland.

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WHAT DOES THE QUALIFICATION ALLOW YOU TO DO? 

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Successfully completing the relevant BoatSafe training and assessment allows you to obtain the corresponding Queensland recreational marine licence, once you complete the licensing process with Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR).

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QUEENSLAND BOAT LICENCE (RMDL) 

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A Recreational Marine Driver Licence (RMDL) allows you to operate a recreationally registered boat or other recreational marine vessel in Queensland, subject to the conditions of your licence and Queensland maritime laws.

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With an RMDL, you can operate recreational vessels such as:

• Runabouts and trailer boats

• Centre-console boats

• Fishing boats

• Bowriders

• Cabin boats

• Other recreational vessels requiring a marine licence

 

QUEENSLAND JET SKI LICENCE (PWCL) 

 

A Personal Watercraft Licence (PWCL) allows you to operate a personal watercraft (PWC), such as a Jet Ski, in Queensland waters, subject to the relevant licence conditions and maritime laws.

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A PWCL is specifically required for operating a PWC and is separate from the standard boat licence.

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