Questionnaire
Compulsory Competency Based Training for Recreational Boaters

Mailed to all Recfishwest members 19th January 2004

The Minister for Planning and Infrastructure, Alannah McTiernan, has recently announced (see enclosed media statement) that she intends to introduce Compulsory Competency Based Training (CCBT) for recreational boat drivers. Alannah McTiernan has asked the State Boating Council, on which Recfishwest is represented, to provide advice on how CCBT would best be introduced.

Recfishwest has yet to form a position on this issue. However, we, as well as a number of other organizations are currently working with the council in its deliberations.

To help Recfishwest form a view reflective of our representees, we would greatly appreciate your cooperation by answering the following questionnaire and returning it in the enclosed prepaid envelope. Please circle most appropriate answer.

1. Were you aware of the proposed introduction of a compulsory boat safety training and licensing scheme for all recreational boat owners? Yes/No

2. Have you ever owned a boat? Yes/No (If No, go to qn 7)

3. What type of boat do/did you own?
A Yacht
B Power boat (<5 metres )
C Power boat (>5 metres < 8 metres)
D Power boat (>8 metres ))

4. On how many occasions did you go boating during the previous 12 months?
A 0
B 1 to 12
C 12 to 24
D 24 to 50
E >50

5. Have you previously undertaken a recognised boat handling/boat safety course? Yes/No (If No go to qn 7)

6. Did you find the course useful? Yes/No

7. Do you support compulsory boating training? Yes/No

8. Do you support a periodically applied refresher certification system? Yes/No

9. Do you support an annual boat operators licensing? Yes/No



This page last updated January 2004.