WA Recreational Skippers Ticket
What is the Recreational Skipper’s Ticket? 
The Recreational Skipper’s Ticket (RST) is a nationally-recognized certificate of competency which shows that the holder has the minimum knowledge and practical skills needed to operate a powerboat safely.
It is the minimum qualification needed to operate a powerboat in Western Australia.
Note:
The RST is not a license, so there is no need to renew the Ticket or pay ongoing fees.
Who has to have one?
A person must have a Recreational Skipper’s Ticket (RST) if:
• He or she is the person in charge of an RST vessel.
• The vessel is being operated in the water.
An RST vessel is any boat that is:
• Registered with the Department of Transport, or required to be registered.
• Used for recreational purposes.
• Powered by has an engine with more than 6 hp (4.5 kW).
Only the person-in-charge of the boat (the ‘skipper’) needs to have an RST, but he or she must have it with them the entire time the boat is in operation. The skipper is responsible for what happens on the boat during the voyage, but this doesn’t mean that he or she must be at the wheel the whole time.
How to get your Skippers Ticket
There are two steps to pass your Skippers’ Ticket assessment and training:
1. Theory Assessment
2. Practical Assessment
Theory and practical Assessments can be done on the same day of your booking.
Some study prior to the day of your training and assessment is essential. Study the RST Manual and have a go at the practice quizzes. Follow the Link to Department of Transport website for PDF of Manual and the practice quizzes.
http://www.transport.wa.gov.au/imarine/rst-workbook-and-quizzes.asp
What Happens on the day of your booking?
1) Easy Learn Boat School revision and tuition prior to taking theory assessment component.
2) 40 question theory assessment (pass mark 34 out of 40)
3) Practical Training +++
4) Practical Assessment (pass mark 56 out of 62)
5) Upon successful completion of both theory and practical assessments an Interim RST will be issued.
# More detail on the assessment process can be found on page 6 of the RST workbook.
Cost $330 per person
Authorised Provider | Yachting WA