Training Courses

We can teach you about boating and broaden your skills.

WVSRG offers a wide variety of formal training courses as well as private tuition for those who prefer a one to one learning environment. Just click on the course of interest for further details. If you are a member (have one of our approved call signs) you will receive a discount at the checkout.

Recreational Skippers Ticket, National Power Boat Course,

Marine Radio Operators (MROVCP), HF/MF/VHF Radio Course (MROCP ),

Coastal Navigation Personal Tuition

Recreational Skippers Ticket

Every skipper of a registrable recreational vessel powered by a motor greater than 4.5kwp (6 hp) (RST vessel) is required to hold a Recreational Skippers Ticket.

To enrol in a course, select a convenient date, then click the Add to Shopping Cart button. You will then be transferred to our secure shopping cart system, where you can pay for your course(s) via credit card or cheque/money order.

All courses are run at our Operations Center, 1 Boat Harbour Quays, Ocean Reef, unless otherwise stated. Bookings are essential for all education courses.

The assessments will test your skills and knowledge in the following areas:

Theoretical

The theory assessment will take about 60 minutes and consists of 30 multiple-choice questions. You will need to get at least 24 correct before progressing to the practical assessment.

The multiple-choice paper will assess your knowledge and understanding of:

rules and regulations;
international collision rules;
buoyage and other navigation aids;
navigation lights;
maintenance of vessel, motor and equipment;
safety equipment required to be carried;
trip planning, and responsibilities to passengers; and
distress signals, and response to distress and other emergencies.

Practical

The assessment effectively requires you to demonstrate a well-conducted boating trip, including preparation and vessel manoeuvring. Specific tasks you will be assessed on include:

throughout the assessment,operating within the rules and regulations;
checking the condition of a vessel’s anchoring gear and berthing lines and hardware;
conducting a safety briefing for all on board;
starting the motor safely;
logging a voyage plan;
safely departing a berth;
conducting a simulated man overboard operation;
steering a steady course with the aid of a transit;
performing a controlled stop;
returning to a berth and securing the vessel;
logging off.

National Power Boat Course

This course is complimentary to the RST and includes advanced boat handling skills and basic Coastal Navigation. It is intended for Skippers of small power boats, who have recently acquired a vessel or for those more experienced who want the additional safety and enjoyment such knowledge brings. Qualified instructors assist in all training elements to ensure that you receive the very best guidance and advice. Completion of this course will earn you the National Powerboat Certificate. The course runs over five evenings and then the practical is held one morning soon after.

Contact our training course coordinator to reserve your place

Members: $288.00

Non-Members: $320.00

National Power Boat Course:

Marine Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency Course (MROVCP)

If you are operating VHF marine equipment, you must be in possession of a “Marine Radio Operators (VHF) Certificate of Proficiency” (MROVCP )

This course is to teach you how to confidently and competently operate a marine radio. To make you familiar will all situations you may encounter on the radio. To make sure you are aware of radio rules and etiquette. The course content covers:

Making calls, receiving calls, relaying calls, various call signs & distress messages.

The VHF Radio Operators Course runs over 2 evenings from 7.00 to 9.30 pm Available course dates will appear in the drop down list below. Course dates will be added from time to time.

Please bring the following items with you at the start of the course.

Pen, Pencil, Eraser, Motor Driver Licence and a colour passport size photograph

Class sizes are strictly limited to maximize learning so book early to avoid disappointment.

It is essential that you Contact our training course coordinator to reserve your place before paying online.

Members: $198.00

Non-Members: $220.00

VHF Radio Course:

HF/MF/VHF Radio Course (MROCP )

This is the FULL Marine Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency (MROCP ) course for MF/HF radios and includes the Marine Radio Operators (VHF) Certificate of Proficiency (MROVCP). The course runs over 4 evenings from 7.00 to 9.30 pm Available course dates will appear in the drop down list below. Course dates will be added from time to time.

Please bring the following items with you at the start of the course.

Pen, Pencil, Eraser, Motor Driver Licence and a colour passport size photograph

Class sizes are strictly limited to maximize learning so book early to avoid disappointment.

It is essential that you Contact our training course coordinator to reserve your place before paying online.

Members: $243.00

Non-Members: $270.00

MF/HF/VHF Radio Course:

Personal Tuition (2 hours minimum)

Personal tuition is conducted by qualified senior staff and is aimed at those wishing to improve their boating skills on a one to one basis. Participants may request instruction on any or all aspects of recreational boat handling and navigation to best suit their needs. It is specially recommended for those coming back to boating after an absence or skippers wishing to improve their knowledge of local conditions and waters.

Tuition can be arranged at a time and place, Hillarys, Ocean Reef or Mindarrie, to suit the applicant. Minimum booking is for 2 hours.

Members: $36.00 per hour

Non-Members: $40.00 per hour

Use of training vessel (if required) additional $15 per hour.

If you require further assistance or information please contact Judy Boag

Telephone 0412 240 571

Members: $72.00

Non-Members: $80.00

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