RST training for schools

The Recreational Skipper's Ticket (RST) is a marine safety program for powerboats in Western Australia. It certifies that the holder has the minimum level of theoretical and practical skill in the safe handling of powerboats, and is nationally recognised.

Note:

An RST is required in order to be a recreational powerboat skipper.

The School Curriculum and Standards Authority has approved the RST for credit in the Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) program, and students can count 3 points under the Marine and Maritime Studies course.

The Marine Education Boatshed can assist teachers and principals in organising for RST training to be conducted in their schools by authorised providers.

Students in years 10, 11 or 12 can also earn the RST in their own time, but must get it validated by their school before the WACE points can be transferred.

In order for a school-based Recreational Skipper's Ticket (RST) program to be validated for Western Australian Certificate of Education (WACE) recognition, it must be delivered and assessed by an authorised provider.

The Department of Education requires that the assessor must have:

• RST Assessor number.
• Working with Children Check.

Please check that the assessor has these in his or her possession when booking the training.

Once the students have been enrolled, schools are required to use the Student Information Records System (SIRS) database to enrol students in endorsed programs and report successful completion to the School Curriculum and Standards Authority.

To help your students pass the RST training, check out the following resources:

• RST workbook and quizzes

Authorised assessors and training providers

The authorised providers are:

• Allwest Training Service.
• Perth Boat School.
• Nara Training and Assessing.
• Yachting WA.

For more information, including which WA regions they are active in, please download the information sheet below.