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Introduction This recreational boat operator’s course has been designed to assist you in obtaining your Recreational Boat Operators Licence. On the completion of this course you will have the necessary skills and knowledge required to competently operator a small vessel in sheltered waters safely.   Click here for a copy of the course flyer. Course Venue Courses are conducted at our premises, Factory 16, 5 Samantha Court, Knoxfield (Melways 73 C7) every Tuesday night between 6.30 pm - 9.30 pm numbers permitting                            OR We will come to your house or venue - minimum number of 5 Weekdays 6.30 pm- 9.30 pm  or  Weekend - Sunday morning only 9 am - 12 noon. Course Content Carry out Trip Preparation and Planning Maintenance of Vessel and Safety Equipment Maintain the Mooring & Berthing Apparatus Planning a Trip Safely Operate a Small Mechanically Powered Vessel Vessel Maneuvering and Handling Safe Navigation Anchoring Procedures Respond to Boating Emergencies and Incidents Use Safety Equipment Raise Alarms Deal with On-Board Emergency Assist Others in Distress Personal Water Craft (PWC) Operators of PWC’s must obtain an endorsement on their licence in order to operate a PWC. Issue of Licence On successful completion of this course you will then be issued with a “Marine Safety Victoria” certificate, which you take to a Vic Roads office with proof of identity in order for them to issue you with the appropriate licence.