Skills recognition
You can apply for automatic endorsement through an authorised assessor if you hold:
- a commercial marine qualification (not engineering); or
- a current/valid boat drivers licence issued outside of Western Australia; or
- one of the certificates listed below, that meets the RST requirements.
The assessor will require you to complete an RST application form and provide proof of identity. An administrative fee may apply. They will then forward your application to the Department for verification and issuing of your RST.
Australian qualifications
Please note:Applicants applying for skills recognition from other states will require a current state boat licence to obtain the Recreational Skipper's Ticket.
| Northern Territory | |||
| Northern Territory of Australia Certificate of Competency as Coxswain |
|
Aus |
Y |
| Certificate of Completion Recreational Vessel Operator |
|
Aus |
Y |
| Northern Territory Emergency Service Certificate of Seamanship |
|
Aus |
Y |
| Northern Territory Port Authority (Licence to drive a Speed Boat - Water Ski Boat or Power Ski) |
Aus |
Y | |
| Certificate II in Commercial Fishing (Deckhand) NT SEAFOOD and MARITIME INDUSTRIES TRAINING |
RP360 |
Aus |
Y |
| Temporary Permit to Serve as Coxswain |
|
Aus |
N |
| No Licence or vessel registration is required for Northern Territory |
|
Aus |
N |
| Queensland | |||
| Recreational Marine Driver Licence - Issued to 16 years and over. |
|
Aus |
Y |
| Speed Boat Driver's Licence - Issued to 16 years and over. |
|
Aus |
Y |
| Personal Watercraft Licence - Issued to 16 years and over. |
|
Aus |
Y |
| The Marine Board of Queensland Certificate of Competency Coxswain |
|
Aus |
Y |
| Marine Board of Queensland (License as Launch Master 1958 -1975) |
|
Aus |
Y |
| Small Vessel Operators Certificate (Queensland Fishing Industry Training Council (Inc.)) |
|
Aus |
Y |
| Competency to drive a water/ski boat |
|
Aus |
Y |
| New South Wales | |||
| Boat Driver Licence - General. [For people 16 years and over to drive any vessel - except a PWC at 10 knots or more.] |
|
Aus |
Y |
| Boat Driver Licence - General Young Adult Licence A restricted licence for 12 to under16 years. |
|
Aus |
Y |
| Personal Watercraft (PWC) Licence (Age dependent) |
|
Aus |
Y |
| Boating Safety Courses run by NSW TAFE for the Maritime Services Board Boat Licence |
|
Aus |
N |
| Victoria | |||
| Boat Operator Licence (Victoria Australia) |
|
Aus |
Y |
| Marine Board of Victoria Certificate of Competency as 'Coxswain' |
Aus |
Y | |
| Course in Recreation Boat Operation |
|
Aus |
Y |
| Personal Watercraft (PWC) Licence (Age dependent) |
|
Aus |
Y |
| Tasmania | |||
| Motor Boat Licence (Valid for 3 years) |
|
Aus |
Y |
| Provisional Motor Boat Licence Is for 12 to 17 years of age (Valid for 3 years) |
|
Aus |
Y |
| Licence to Drive a Speed Boat. Issued to 17 years and over. Licences are issued in perpetuity |
|
Aus |
Y |
| Certificate of Competency as Coxswain (various versions) |
|
Aus |
Y |
| South Australia | |||
| Boat Operator's Licence For 16 years and over |
|
Aus |
Y |
| Special Boat Operator's Licence A restricted licence for 12 - 16 years |
|
Aus |
Y |
| Personal Watercraft (PWC) Licence (Age dependent) |
|
Aus |
Y |
| Defence Forces of Australia | |||
| Defence Force Personnel with marine qualifications should contact Department of Transport, Marine Safety on 9339 7851 |
|
||
Overseas qualification
| Overseas Qualification |
Code |
Country |
Full S/R |
| Royal Yachting Association (CERTIFICATES RECEIVED OVERSEAS ONLY) | |||
| RYA Sail Cruising & Yachtmaster |
G1504 |
EU |
Y |
| RYA Motor Cruising Scheme |
G18/03 |
EU |
Y |
| RYA Powerboating / Old Sportsboat (Using E.U. Resolution 40) |
G20/--- |
EU |
Y |
| RYA Coastal Skipper |
|
EU |
Y |
| RYA Competent Crew (Sail Only) |
|
EU |
Y |
| RYA Day Skipper (Both Theory & Practical) |
|
EU |
Y |
| RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore [Certificate of Competence] |
|
EU |
Y |
| International Certificate of Competency |
|
EU |
Y |
| International Certificate for Operator of Pleasure Craft Res. 40 12/02/2010 |
|
EU |
Y |
| Certificate of Competence 'Helmsman's (Overseas) Certificate of Competence |
|
EU |
Y |
| RYA National Powerboat Certificate Level II |
|
EU |
Y |
| RYA National Powerboat Certificate Level II (Conducted at Royal Navy HMS establishments) |
|
EU |
Y |
| RYA / DOT Coastal Skipper & Yachtmaster Offshore Shore-based Course |
|
EU |
N |
| RYA National Dayboat Proficiency scheme |
G4/78 |
EU |
N |
| Mediterranean Cruising Association | |||
| Certificate of Competence 'The Helmsman's (Overseas) Certificate of Competence (Skipper)' |
|
EU |
Y |
| MCA The Mediterranean Cruising Association 'Certificate of Competence' |
|
UK |
Y |
| British Water Ski Federation | |||
| Ski Boat Driver Award (Meets RYA Level III and Res. 40 I.C.C.) |
|
UK/EU |
Y |
| Royal National Lifeboat Institution | |||
| Atlantic 21 / 75 lifeboat course |
|
UK |
Y |
| Sub Aqua Association | |||
| Basic Boat Handler |
|
UK |
N |
| New Zealand | |||
| NZ Boatmaster Certificate Course with Gold Star Stamp (100hrs) |
|
NZ |
Y |
| NZ Day Skipper Certificate Course plus practical boat assessment |
|
NZ |
Y |
| NZ Coastal Skipper |
|
NZ |
Y |
| NZ Ocean Yachtmaster |
|
NZ |
Y |
| NZ NauticEd Skipper Levels II; III; IV and V (with "Verified Proficiency Mark") This certificate can be delivered in many overseas countries |
|
NZ |
Y |
| NZ NauticEd Bareboat Charter Master Levels II; III; IV and V (with "Verified Proficiency Mark") This certificate can be delivered in many overseas countries |
|
NZ |
Y |
| NZ NauticEd Captain Levels II; III; IV and V (with "Verified Proficiency Mark") This certificate can be delivered in many overseas countries |
|
NZ |
Y |
| NZ Certificate of Competency Master of Pleasure Yacht Coastal |
|
NZ |
Y |
| NZ Certificate of Competency as Skipper of a Coastal Fishing Boat |
|
NZ |
Y |
| NZ Certificate of Competency as Inshore Fishing Skipper |
|
NZ |
Y |
| NZ Certificate of Competency as Inshore Launchmaster |
|
NZ |
Y |
| NZ Certificate of Competency as Local Launch Operator |
|
NZ |
Y |
| NZ Certificate of Competency as Commercial Launchmaster |
|
NZ |
Y |
| NZ Certificate of Competency as Chief Mate |
|
NZ |
Y |
| NZ Certificate of Competency as Master (yacht < 500gt.) |
|
NZ |
Y |
| NZ Certificate of Competency as Master (yacht) |
|
NZ |
Y |
| RNZ Coast Guard Federation (Inc.) Master of a Pleasure Yacht -Ocean (Certificate of Competency) |
|
NZ |
Y |
| NZ Certificate of Competency as Qualified Fishing Deckhand |
|
NZ |
Y |
| NZ Boatmaster Certificate Course |
|
NZ |
Y |
| Yachtmaster Grade 1(Certificate not being issued now. The certificate above has taken its place) |
|
NZ |
N |
| Master of a Small Commercial Dive Boat |
|
NZ |
N |
| Israel | |||
| Department of Small Craft - Small Craft Authorisation Certification Grade - 20; 21; 30; 40; 50 & 60 |
|
IL |
Y |
| Department of Small Craft - Small Craft Authorisation Certification Grade - 11; 12 & 13 |
|
IL |
N |
| Italy | |||
| 'Patente Di Abilitazione Al Comando Di Unita Da Diporto' Skipper's Ticket up to 24m without shore limits [Ocean Yachtmaster Level] |
|
ITA |
Y |
| Patente di Abilitazione per le Imbarcazioni Da Diporto" translates as "Recreational Boat License/Permit/Qualification |
|
ITA |
Y |
| Coast Line Fisherman - Marine Fisherman |
|
ITA |
N |
| Republic of China (Hong Kong) | |||
| Coxswain Grade 1 Certificate |
|
HK |
Y |
| Coxswain Grade 2 Certificate |
|
HK |
Y |
| Coxswain Grade 3 Certificate |
|
HK |
Y |
| Pleasure Vessel Operator (Grade 1 & 2 after 1/12/2006) |
|
HK |
Y |
| Pleasure Vessel Certificate of Competency (Master Grade I) before 1/12/2006) |
|
HK |
N |
| Pleasure Vessel Certificate of Competency (Master Grade II) before 1/12/2006) |
|
HK |
N |
| United Kingdom | |||
| UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency - Seafarer Standards Branch [The Merchant Shipping (Training & Certification) Regulations 1997] Officer of the Watch; Chief Mate |
|
UK |
Y |
| MCA Master of Yachts 200 Tons Limited |
|
UK |
Y |
| Certificate of Competency as Master of Foreign Going Vessel |
|
UK |
Y |
| Certificate of Competency as Master of a Pleasure Yacht (Coastal) issued by Ministry of Transport U.K. |
|
UK |
Y |
| Boatmaster's Licence (U.K. Dept. of Transport) |
|
UK |
Y |
| Department of Transport 'Boatman's Licence' 1993 ONWARDS |
|
UK |
Y |
| BSAC / CDA Boat Handling ["Seamanship for Divers"] |
|
UK |
Y |
| BSAC / CDA Diver Coxswain |
|
UK |
Y |
| BSAC / CDA Approved Boat Handling Instructor |
UK |
Y | |
| MCA The Mediterranean Cruising Association 'Certificate of Competence' |
|
UK |
Y |
| Department of Transport 'Boatman's Licence' UP TO 1993 |
|
UK |
N |
| Certificate of Efficiency as Lifeboatman |
|
UK |
N |
| Certificate of Competency as A.B. |
|
UK |
N |
| Certificate of Efficiency as Lifeboatman (Ministry of Transport) |
|
UK |
N |
| Offshore Lifeboat Coxswain (OPITO approved) |
UK |
N | |
| South Africa | |||
| Ski-Boat from Certificate of Competency via Department of Transport SA |
|
ZA |
Y |
| South African Underwater Union |
|
ZA |
Y |
| South African Deep Sea Angling Association |
|
ZA |
Y |
| South African Anglers' Union Certificate of Competency (Ski-Boat) (Terminated Operation Certificate still recognised) |
|
ZA |
Y |
| South African Inflatable Boat Association |
|
ZA |
Y |
| National Sea Rescue Institute of South Africa |
|
ZA |
Y |
| Canoe South Africa |
|
ZA |
Y |
| Power Boat South Africa |
|
ZA |
Y |
| South African Police Service (Water Wing) |
|
ZA |
Y |
| South African Institute for Skippers |
|
ZA |
Y |
| Certificate of Competency as Deck Officer Dept. of South Africa |
|
ZA |
Y |
| Certificate of Competency Category's A-D Day Skipper Limited |
SAMSA |
ZA |
Y |
| South African Sailing Academy [Yacht Skipper (Local Waters)] |
SAMSA R. 500 |
ZA |
Y |
| South African Sailing Academy [Coastal Skipper] |
|
ZA |
Y |
| South African Sailing Academy [Yachtmaster Offshore] |
|
ZA |
Y |
| South African Sailing Academy [Yachtmaster Ocean] |
|
ZA |
Y |
| South African Small Craft Association [National Small Power-driven Vessel Certificate of Competency] |
ZA |
Y | |
| Cruising Association of South Africa [Yacht Skipper (Local Waters)] |
|
ZA |
Y |
| Cruising Association of South Africa [Coastal Skipper] |
|
ZA |
Y |
| Cruising Association of South Africa [Yachtmaster Offshore] |
|
ZA |
Y |
| Cruising Association of South Africa [Yachtmaster Ocean] |
|
ZA |
Y |
| Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate of Competency for Motor Vessels [Professional Yachtmaster Training, Durban Assoc with International Yachtmaster Training (Inc.), Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA] |
|
ZA |
Y |
| Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate of Competency for Sailing Vessels [Professional Yachtmaster Training, Durban Assoc with International Yachtmaster Training (Inc.), Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA] |
|
ZA |
Y |
| Cruising Association of South Africa [Yacht Hand] |
|
ZA |
N |
| Republic of Singapore | |||
| Powered Pleasure Craft Driving Licence (Maritime & Port Authority of Singapore) |
|
RG |
Y |
| ROSN Craft Coxswain Training Course (Naval Transport Base) |
|
RG |
N |
| United States of America | |||
| American Sailing Association 'Basic Keelboat Sailing Course' |
|
USA |
Y |
| American Sailing Association 'Advance Keelboat Sailing Course' |
|
USA |
Y |
| American Sailing Association 'Basic Coastal Cruising Course' |
|
USA |
Y |
| American Sailing Association 'Advanced Coastal Cruising Course' |
|
USA |
Y |
| United States Coast Guard (U.S. Merchant Marine Officer) |
|
USA |
Y |
| Department of Interior Motorboat Operator Certificate Course(Florida International University) |
|
USA |
Y |
| Ocean Masters Sailing Academy (Yachtmaster) |
|
USA |
Y |
| Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate of Competency for Motor Vessels [International Yachtmaster Training (Inc.), Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA] |
|
USA |
Y |
| Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate of Competency for Sailing Vessels [International Yachtmaster Training (Inc.), Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA] |
|
USA |
Y |
| United States Power Squadrons - Boat Smart Course (Shorebased only) |
|
USA |
N |
| BoatEd (for 36 States of the US) Shorebased Online Only No Practical Ass. |
|
USA |
N |
| State of New York Office Of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation Marine Services Bureau - License to Operate a Public Vessel |
USA |
N | |
| Canada | |||
| Canadian Yachting Association (Basic Cruising Standard) |
|
Ca |
Y |
| Canadian Yachting Association (Intermediate Cruising Standard) |
|
Ca |
Y |
| Canadian Yachting Association (Advanced Cruising Standard) |
|
Ca |
Y |
| Canadian Yachting Association (Basic Powerboat Standard) |
|
Ca |
Y |
| Canadian Yachting Association (Basic Power Commercial Endorsement) |
|
Ca |
Y |
| Canadian Yachting Association (Intermediate Powerboat Standard) |
|
Ca |
Y |
| International Sail & Power Association (Coastal Skipper Certificate) |
|
Ca |
Y |
| International Sail & Power Association (Advanced Skipper Certificate) |
|
Ca |
Y |
| International Sail & Power Association (Advanced Navigator Certificate) |
|
Ca |
Y |
| International Sail & Power Association (Yachtmaster Coastal Certificate) |
|
Ca |
Y |
| International Sail & Power Association (Offshore Navigator (Celestial) Certificate) |
|
Ca |
Y |
| International Sail & Power Association (Offshore Skipper Certificate) |
|
Ca |
Y |
| International Sail & Power Association (Yachtmaster Offshore Certificate) |
|
Ca |
Y |
| International Yacht Training (International Bareboat Skipper [Sail or Power]) (Must have completed all of International Crew Certificate + Watchkeeper + Bareboat Skipper syllabi) |
|
Ca |
Y |
| Canadian Pleasure Craft Operator Card (Solely) |
|
Ca |
N |
| Canadian Yachting Association (Basic Cruising Standard) |
|
Ca |
N |
| International Sail & Power Association (Competent Crew Certificate) |
|
Ca |
N |
| International Sail & Power Association (Skipper/Operator Certificate) |
|
Ca |
N |
| International Sail & Power Association (Coastal Navigator Certificate) |
|
Ca |
N |
| International Yacht Training (International Crew Certificate [Sail or Power]) |
|
Ca |
N |
| International Yacht Training (International Watchkeeper Certificate [Sail or Power]) |
|
Ca |
N |
| Austria | |||
| International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft Res. 40 12/2/2010 |
|
EU |
Y |
| Czech Republic | |||
| International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft Res. 40 12/2/2010 |
|
EU |
Y |
| Finland | |||
| International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft Res. 40 12/2/2010 |
|
EU |
Y |
| Germany (Bundesrepublik Deutschland) | |||
| Sportboot - Fûhrerschein (German Sportsboat Operator) |
|
D |
Y |
| Yachten - Fûhrerschein (German Yacht Operator) |
|
D |
Y |
| International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft Res. 40 12/2/2010 |
|
D |
Y |
| Ireland | |||
| ISA International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft Res. 40 12/2/2010 |
|
EU |
Y |
| Irish Sailing Association National Powerboat Certificate |
|
EU |
Y |
| Irish Sailing Association Safety Boat Certificate |
|
EU |
Y |
| Irish Sailing Association Dive Boat Coxswains Certificate |
|
EU |
Y |
| Irish Sailing Association Recreational Powerboat Certificate |
|
EU |
Y |
| Irish Sailing Association Advanced Powerboat Certificate |
|
EU |
Y |
| France | |||
| La Cart Mer "Chef Du Quartier des Affaires Maritimes de Pete" |
|
Fr |
Y |
| Le Permis Mer Côtier |
|
Fr |
Y |
| Permis de Conduire Les Bateaux de Plaisance a Moteur |
|
Fr |
Y |
| Switzerland | |||
| Schweizerlscher Schiffs/ ?hrerauswels Motorboot (A-Schein) Switzerland Motor Boat Licence |
|
CH |
Y |
| Sailing School Rorschach Switzerland (Yacht master's certificate) |
|
CH |
Y |
| International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft Res. 40 12/2/2010 |
|
EU |
Y |
| Schweizeerische Eidgenossenschaft (International certificate of pleasure craft operations) |
|
CH |
Y |
| Portugal | |||
| "Certificate of Competency (Fishing) ""Cedula de Inscricao Maitima""" |
|
Pt |
Y |
| Carta de Navegado de Recreio (Yachtmaster's Licence) |
|
Pt |
Y |
| Japan | |||
| Certificate of Competency as First Mate of the First Grade |
|
Ja |
Y |
| Permit of Boat's Operator |
|
Ja |
N |
| Republic of Philippines | |||
| P.M.I. Colleges at Manilla - Philippines Diploma in Master Mariner |
|
Ph |
N |
| Republic of Panama | |||
| Certificate of Competency "Capitan" [Skipper] |
|
Pa |
N |
| Able Seaman |
|
Pa |
N |
| Republic of Croatia | |||
| Boat Leader's Licence of Competency |
|
Cr |
Y |
| International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft Res. 40 12/2/2010 |
|
EU |
Y |
| Republic of Mauritius | |||
| Pleasure Craft Skipper Licence |
|
Mu |
Y |
| Commercial Skipper Licence |
|
Mu |
Y |
| Competency Test for Skippers |
|
Mu |
Y |
| Sweden | |||
| Swedish Diploma (Coastal Yachtmaster Diploma) [KUSTSKEPPARINTYG] |
|
Se |
Y |
| Swedish Diploma (Inshore Yachtmaster Diploma) [FÖRARINTYG] |
|
Se |
N |
| Denmark | |||
| Danish Skippers Licence |
|
Dk |
N |
| Norway | |||
| Norwegian Batforevis (Boat Pilot License) |
|
No |
N |
| Holland (Netherlands) | |||
| International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft Res. 40 12/2/2010 |
|
EU |
Y |
| Klein Vaarbewijs [for all levels i.e. I & II] For those who have undertaken the Practical Sail assessment contact the Department |
|
Nl |
N |
| Poland | |||
| Polish Motor Boat and Water Ski Association "Certificate of Motor Boat Helmsman" 'Polski Zwiazek Motorowodny Narciarstwa Wodnego' Sternika Motorowodnego |
|
Pl |
Y |
| Polish Yachting Association "Certificate of Ocean-Going Yacht Master" 'Polski Zwiazek Zeglarski' Jachtowego Kapitana Zeglugi Wielkiej |
|
Pl |
Y |
| Lithuania | |||
| International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft Res. 40 12/2/2010 |
|
EU |
Y |
| Luxembourg | |||
| International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft Res. 40 12/2/2010 |
|
EU |
Y |
| Romania | |||
| International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft Res. 40 12/2/2010 |
|
EU |
Y |
| Slovakia | |||
| International Certificate for Operators of Pleasure Craft Res. 40 12/2/2010 |
|
EU |
Y |
| Spain | |||
| Patron De Embarcaciones De Recreo |
|
EU |
Y |
RST Hotline
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