This online course prepares you for the NSW boat licence knowledge test so you can move through the remaining steps
with confidence.
Prepare for your NSW boat licence with confidence
Learn the rules, practise real test questions, and walk into your exam knowing exactly what to expect.
Study NSW Boat & Jet Ski Licence Theory Online the Rules
Clear, structured lessons aligned with the NSW Service NSW knowledge test requirements.
✔ Easy video lessons ✔ Real examples ✔ No fluff
Practise NSW Boat Licence Test Questions Online
Realistic questions designed to prepare you for the official NSW knowledge test.
✔ Test-style questions ✔ Focus on one area at a time ✔ Learn at your pace
Sit Your Official NSW Boat Licence Test
Attend your Service NSW knowledge test fully prepared and confident.
✔ Feel prepared ✔ Sit your NSW test ✔ Walk out qualified
START LEARNING TODAY
Includes Boat and Jet Ski (PWC) courses
No experience needed. Suitable for ages 12+
This is a preparation course. The official test and licence are completed through Transport for NSW.
Start Your Training Today
Enrol online, log in, and begin straight away. No waiting, no classroom.
You’ll feel prepared and confident when it’s time to sit your test.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Can I complete my NSW boat licence theory entirely online?
A: Yes! This independent online course lets you study the theory at your own pace from home. Your official knowledge test and licence application are completed in person through Service NSW / Transport for NSW.
Q: Is this course officially approved by TfNSW?
A: No. This is an independent preparation course aligned with NSW licensing requirements. It is not an official TfNSW course. However, we are an accredited TfNSW provider for face-to-face training, which we run via Sistership Training.
Q: Do I need to attend a classroom to study?
A: No classroom is required. All lessons and practice questions are online, so you can study anywhere, anytime.
Q: How does this course help me pass the NSW knowledge test?
A: The course is structured around the official NSW knowledge test topics, with video lessons and practice questions that mirror the real test format. It builds confidence and ensures you know exactly what to expect.
Q: Can beginners use this course?
A: Absolutely. The course is suitable for first-time learners as well as people wanting a refresher before their test.
Q: What is the process after completing the online course?
A: After completing the online study, you book your official in-person knowledge test with Service NSW. Once you pass, you receive your NSW boat or PWC licence.
How the Course Works
Enrol online and start straight away. Study at your own pace, with progress saved so you can pick up anytime.
Built for Real-World Boating
Lessons focus on practical safety, not just passing the test, so you feel confident on the water as well.
Who This Is For
Ideal for first-time learners, those refreshing their knowledge, and anyone wanting to feel fully prepared before their NSW test.
Learn through clear, practical lessons designed to prepare you
for both the test and real boating.
Each video walks you through what matters, using real examples
so you understand, not just memorise.
- Clear, easy-to-follow video lessons
- Real boating examples that make sense
- Built to prepare you for the actual test
- Learn at your own pace, anytime
- Feel confident before you walk in
Prepared, confident, and ready for the water
How do I get a NSW marine licence?
Getting your licence is straightforward
Steps:
- Pass the NSW multiple-choice knowledge test
- Complete a short logbook of practical tasks
The logbook can be completed with a qualified person such as a boat licence holder. Most people finish this quickly and without hassle.
The boat licence test:
• Part A: 30 multiple-choice questions. Pass rate 24/30
• Part B: 20 multiple-choice questions. Pass rate 20/20
PWC test (for Jet Skis):
• 15 multiple-choice questions. Pass rate 12/15
A program of Sistership Training
SisterShip Training is a member of the Boating Industry Association (BIA)