This course is approved by ST Vic and is designed to assist you to gain the knowledge required to obtain your Victorian Marine Licence & PWC Endorsement.  We would always recommend that you attend a face to face training session if that is available to you, but this course is the next best and removes barriers for people to access training if they don't live in an area where a course is available.

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This course covers:

• Carry out trip preparation and planning

• Safely operating a small mechanically powered vessel

• Respond to boating emergencies and incidents

• Personal Watercraft (PWC) Jetski

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General Information

• Course fee $140 for Marine Licence & PWC Endorsement (Boat & JetSki)

• $80 for PWC only for persons that already hold a valid Victorian Marine Licence

• Full payment via credit card is required on booking

• Enrolments close 48 hours before course date and time

• Once your enrolment is accepted and access to the online resources have been provided there is NO Refund available for our Online Course

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You will need to:

• Have access to computer with a webcam and speaker

• Have internet access to undertake the self paced study and attend the trainer led class and assessment

• Have reasonable computer skills

• Have a Current email address and phone number

• Have legible ID which you will need to upload on enrolment and show to your trainer for verification at the beginning of your course.

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How the course is delivered

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​Step 1

Go to our booking system and pick your preferred online course date and time and complete the online booking form.  Payment is required on booking.

You will receive an email with a link to our Course Enrolment Form.  Complete the enrolment form.  This should be done as soon as you book and at least 48 hours prior to your course.  You will be forwarded a invite to your Zoom class and instructions on how to access the online pre study resources.  Please note, the time between booking and being confirmed and given access to the online resources can take up to 24 hours as these are manual processes.

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Step 2

Access the online resources and watch the video content, Safe Transport Victoria Safety Videos and Practice Tests.  This takes approximately 2 hours to complete.

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Step 3

Attend your zoom class at the scheduled date and time via Zoom which is a live online training and revision session with your trainer followed by trainer supervised assessment.  This session will take approx two hours, so the total time commitment is four hours in line with our face to face sessions.  The Assessment consists of a 30 question Multiple Choice test for the Marine Licence and 15 question Multiple Choice test for the PWC.   

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Other important Information

 

​Please read ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS prior to booking

• ID is required to attend the course.  Drivers licence or ID as per EVIDENCE OF ID list

• Please read our PRIVACY POLICY for information on how personal details are managed

• There is no refund for the online course.  Click for full Information on REFUNDS

• Seaton Training emails customers information on products/services as well as boating safety news and updates.  Customers can opt out from receiving this correspondence at any time

• Expired Marine Licences - If you held a Marine Licence and have let it expire, please check with VicRoads to see if they will Re-Issue your licence before enrolling to do this course.  If VicRoads will re-issue your expired licence, then you won't need to attend this training. 

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Assessment

• Subject to successful assessment, a certificate (which is valid for 12 months) will be issued that can be used by eligible applicants to obtain a Marine Licence from VicRoads​​ 

 

Certificates

• Safe Transport Victoria Certificates are valid for 12 months from the course date and need to be produced at VicRoads and licensing fee paid before you operate a boat / pwc

• On successful completion of your online course we will mail out your certificate.  Your certificate will be posted within 48 hours of your course completion, however the timeframe to receive your certificate will depend on Australia Post. Please ensure you allow time to receive your certificate as Australia Post delivery times may be lengthy leading up to Christmas. 

• If you require a re-print of your certificate, please contact our office via email or phone to arrange. Certificates will only be re-issued if they are still valid (within 12 months of course date) and the cost for this service is $15.00 per re-print payable via credit card or direct deposit.  All re-prints will be posted within 2 business days of the request and payment being received.

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How to get your licence after you successfully complete our course

• Visit your closest VicRoads office along with the required ID and your Marine Licence Certificate

• Licensing fees are payable to VicRoads to obtain your Marine Licence after successful completion of this course. 

• VicRoads licensing information can be obtained by visiting the VicRoads web site www.vicroads.vic.gov.au or calling 13 11 71

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 Complaints and Appeals

• For information on our Complaints and Appeals process please read Complaints & Appeals

 

Disclaimer - We strive for the information provided on this website be as accurate and true as possible at the time of printing.

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