❓ Question regarding which boat classes will require mandatory safety courses and which will not. The answer outlines the government's intention to introduce compulsory competency training for recreational boaters operating motorised vessels, deferring specifics to an ongoing consultation process.
AnsweredQoN 2838Legislative Assembly
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(b) which classes of boats will require an owner to complete a mandatory safety course; and (c) which classes of boats will owners be able to use without attending a mandatory safety course?
(c) which classes of boats will owners be able to use without attending a mandatory safety course?
(b) and (c) I have directed the Department for Planning and Infrastructure to progress implementation of compulsory competency training in accordance with national standards and in consultation with a community reference group. Such issues will be addressed through that process.
(c) which classes of boats will owners be able to use without attending a mandatory safety course?
(b) and (c) I have directed the Department for Planning and Infrastructure to progress implementation of compulsory competency training in accordance with national standards and in consultation with a community reference group. Such issues will be addressed through that process.
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Answered
22 June 2004
Responded by
Minister for Planning and Infrastructure
Response time
42 days
(a) The State Government proposes to introduce compulsory competency training for recreational boaters operating motorised vessels to improve the skill levels of boaters, thereby improving safety outcomes on the water. The State Government’s objective is to ensure competency for recreational boaters. Licensing is not necessary to achieve this objective. The minimum level of competency that will be expected is outlined in the
Guidelines for Recreational Boat Operator Competencies
agreed by the Australian Transport Council in 2000. These core competencies conform to Australian National Training Authority best practice guidelines and offer a solid basis for training of recreational boaters.
(b) and (c) I have directed the Department for Planning and Infrastructure to progress implementation of compulsory competency training in accordance with national standards and in consultation with a community reference group. Such issues will be addressed through that process.
Guidelines for Recreational Boat Operator Competencies
agreed by the Australian Transport Council in 2000. These core competencies conform to Australian National Training Authority best practice guidelines and offer a solid basis for training of recreational boaters.
(b) and (c) I have directed the Department for Planning and Infrastructure to progress implementation of compulsory competency training in accordance with national standards and in consultation with a community reference group. Such issues will be addressed through that process.
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