License for a yacht!! never heard of such piffle!
Piffle? Aus has the strictest maritime laws on the planet...
if [the boat] is not longer than 24 metres and does not sail beyond Australian coastal waters by more than a hundred miles, a Master's Certificate of Competency, Class 5 is what is legally required.
The pre-requisites for Applicants are as follow :-
Have attained the age of 19 years.
Have achieved the required Qualifying Service as detailed below.
Have successfully completed in the last 5 years, an approved course for Master Class 5 (Certificate III) conducted by an approved Registered Maritime Training Organisation.
Have successfully completed the relevant short courses, as detailed below.
Hold a valid Eyesight Test Certificate issued by a duly qualified Ophthalmologist or Optometrist within the previous 12 months;
MSV Application Form for a Certificate of Competency duly completed, signed, witnessed and submitted with the following documents:
documented proof of Qualifying service
photographic Proof of Identity (copy of photo ID)
two (2) passport size photographs each signed on the reverse by the applicant
references from 2 persons in the Industry attesting to the applicant's good character
the appropriate fee.
Once the Application Form and supporting documentation is approved by Marine Safety Victoria (MSV):
Satisfactorily complete an oral assessment conducted by MSV.
Relevant short courses
Hold a valid 'Marine Radio Operators Certificate of Proficiency'.
Hold a valid 'Elements of Shipboard Safety' (OH&S at Sea) course certificate.
Hold a valid 'First Aid Level 2' course certificate.