Training Courses

We can teach you about boating and broaden your skills.

WVSRG operates a wide variety of training courses. Information on these can be found below.

Recreational Skippers Ticket

By April 2008, every skipper of a registrable recreational vessel powered by a motor greater than 4.5kwp (6 hp) (RST vessel) will be required to hold a Recreational Skippers Ticket. 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.

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

Rottnest Safety Convoy

The Fremantle, Cockburn and Whitfords Sea Rescue Groups (Metropolitan Volunteer Sea Recue Group) are conducting a safety boat convoy to Rottnest.

For many years the three groups have been contemplating a one day safety convoy with a family theme, where participants can return on the same day or early the next morning. We have many new and exciting ideas for a varied format. One emphasis will be on the involvement of children including use of radios and steering a rescue boat and learning about the equipment on board.

Who better to teach boaters the correct way to and around the island than members of the sea rescue groups? There is over 100 years experience between the three groups and Fremantle has had a rescue vessel permanently moored at the island for over 10 years.

There will be a barbeque at the end to revise the events of the day and to get feedback from participants and gauge interest in other planned events including a night convoy. We have kept the cost down to $60.00 per boat plus landing fees if applicable. Minimum vessel size has been set at 5.5m (18ft).

We are keeping numbers down in order to customise future events with the help of the inaugural participants. If, as we anticipate, the event is oversubscribed then we will organise extra convoys to cater for numbers.

Contact Roger 0419 944 787 or email him for details. More information is also available in the flyer.

Members: $54.00

Non-Members: $60.00

Rottnest Safety Convoy:

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: $175.50

Non-Members: $195.00

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.