Boat licence Cert. theory and practical
Practical boat skill training is essential.
You and your family are not safe until you have been taught both practical skills AND essential knowledge by a professional.
Click on the pictures for course details
Introducing Capt. Bouc. Teacher, Master instructor.
Capt. Bouc is a registered teacher and holds commercial ship Master's tickets for near coastal and inland waters.
His professional teaching career started in schools then progressed to training teachers in the management of school camps and outdoor education then he established a Residential Outdoor School based in Goolwa and taking school groups into the Coorong National Park mostly with escorted canoeing expeditions and sometimes a large passenger launch cruising from Goolwa, through the barrage, past the Murray Mouth and into the Coorong.
Australian Cruise Academy (ACA) is part of the registered charity ANCOM ON MURRAY Inc
1. Recreational Boat Licence Course at Small Boat Club, Dolphin Sanctuary Adelaide. $300
(Group Booking Concession fee negotiated)
Located in the very popular Angas Inlet tidal boating environment in the Port River Mangrove wilderness Dolphin sanctuary. Theory discussion in the Angas Inlet Boat Club then Boat skills work and assessment, launching from the adjoining free boat ramp shown in the photo. If shown to be safe in driving the boat, Bouc will issue a Certificate of Competency accepted by SA Gov to purchase a Boat Licence.
- OR at any suitable boating location with a boat ramp
- OR for larger moored vessels handling skills including Murray Houseboats.
Phone Capt. Bouc to discuss 0418 836 137 or email capt.bouc@gmail.com
2. Provide First Aid. Two hour refresher course. Skipper's Responsibly.
Look at this page for our PFA Update refresher notes.
You and your crew should read and discus this often.
Perhaps at the start of the holiday season.
Capt Bouc will present this update for a class group for free.
Goodies and marketing expected.
Phone Capt. Bouc to discuss 0418 836 137 for boat skills training
3. Marine radio operator licence is needed to operate a VHF Marine Radio
This requires study of the Marine Radio Operator Handbook and a supervised written test. Capt. Bouc is an invigilator for this test.
Meet in his home to do the test.
Phone Capt. Bouc to discuss your test supervision 0418 836 137
capt.bouc@gmail.com boat skills training
4. Large private or hire houseboat driving skills
Hire houseboating is on many oldies bucket list.
You may need help with the boat.
Our skilled students can cruise with you as houseboat helpers.
- They have their boat license
- They can look after the boat and
- They can help you enjoy your adventure.
Phone Capt. Bouc to discuss 0418 836 137
If you earn money working on a boat you must have a commercial certificate
Entry Point is Coxswain grade 3 near Coastal (Cox3NC)
- Provide first aid (see above) is a pre-requisite,
- You must have a good rope and knot skills.
It allows you to drive a work boat in near coastal or inland waters with no more than 4 passengers onboard, or to act as a general hand for any paid work on larger boats operating on inland or near coastal waters.
We offer this course as a one day extension to our Boat Licence course.
Phone Capt. Bouc to discuss 0418 836 137
capt.bouc@gmail.com boat skills training
5. Deck Hand assessment and report for Commercial Coxswain 3NC (River & Near Coastal)
The One day assessment is an extension of the Boat licence class. This Ticket is required for Deck Hand crew for larger boats on near coastal or inland waters. Details of preparation for the practical assessment can be requested from Capt. Bouc.
We can use any suitable large commercial vessel, inshore or on the river.
Go to Calendar. Click on Cox3NC Course date and follow the instructions to book your place.
Phone Capt. Bouc to discuss 0418 836 137
capt.bouc@gmail.com for boat skills training
6. Operator assessment & report. Commercial Coxswain 3NC (River & Near Coastal) .
This one day assessment is an extension after completing the Boat licence class. This Ticket is required for commercial operation of small boats or ship's tender with maximum 4 passengers, or for deck hand on any commercial boat operating in near coastal or inland waters. The list of skills to be assessed with a commercial boat can be requested from Capt. Bouc.
We can use any suitable boating location with a boat ramp.
Go to Calendar. Click on Cox3NC Course date and follow the instructions to book your place.
Phone Capt. Bouc to discuss 0418 836 137
capt.bouc@gmail.com boat skills training
7. Ski School Instructor Commercial Coxswain 3NC (River & Near Coastal)
The One day assessment is an extension of the Boat licence class.
This Ticket is required for commercial ski boat operators and similar water adventure businesses.
Go to Calendar. Click on Cox3NC Course date and follow the instructions to book your place.
Phone Capt. Bouc to discuss 0418 836 137
capt.bouc@gmail.com for boat skills training
8. Expedition escort safety boat. Commercial Coxswain 3NC
The One day assessment program is an extension of the Boat licence course. The Cox.3NC is minimum requirement for instructors working expedition escort safety boats. They should also do the Lifeguarding course.
Details of preparation for the practical assessment can be requested from Capt. Bouc.
Go to Calendar. Click on Cox3NC Course date and follow the instructions to book your place.
Phone Capt. Bouc to discuss 0418 836 137
capt.bouc@gmail.com boat skills training
9. Life guarding from an escort boat must also hold Cox3NC
We work with Royal Lifesaving Society SA for this course combining Royal Life Saving Society Pool Lifeguard training with our Boat handling skills training for escort and safety boat operations.
This is an advanced 5 day course delivered as residential, onboard our Aerie Cruise College Houseboat,
All existing skills and qualifications will be modified and updated.
Phone Capt. Bouc to discuss 0418 836 137
capt.bouc@gmail.com for boat skills training