Get Your RCG To Work In Hospitality

Most Australian states require hospitality staff to have an RCG certificate by law. This is to certify that the holder has undertaken a course in and understands the Responsible Conduct of Gambling.

Even if you’re not working in a casino or other gambling, chances are you’ll still need to have an RCG due to the amount of poker machines in Australian pubs and hotels. Otherwise known as pokies, this means that you will be around people that are gambling, even if you just work behind the bar in a pub or as security in a hotel.

So, what does the RCG enable you to do? To say that you have an RCG means that you can detect problem gamblers. This includes people that are playing too much, to an extent that it’s effecting their health, lifestyle and finances.

How to obtain an RCG differs from state to state. For instance, in New South Wales, you must undertake training in a classroom, while Queensland, Victoria and South Australia also provide online courses. Meanwhile, Western Australia doesn’t require the RCG at all. As a result, your RCG only applies to the state that it was obtained in e.g. you can’t use your Victoria RCG in New South Wales.

You can’t work in gambling venues or establishments without getting your RCG. You will not be accepted for a job without one – in many cases it’s the first thing an employer will ask you – so get your RCG as soon as possible.

BarMax provide RCG courses for New South Wales employees with classes in Sydney. To get your RCG and save 10% off the price of the course (normally $100), enter promo code BBMLIVE when you book directly at www.barmax.com.au

Now you know all there is to know about the RCG, find out why you need an RSA to work in hospitality.