Get Your RSG Training, Fast, Easy And From Home

If you are thinking of working in the hospitality and gaming industry you may want to consider obtaining your Responsible Service of Gambling qualification.

While you will primarily need an RSA qualification to work in licensed venues across Australia to serve or sell alcohol, an RSG qualification is an added benefit, allowing you to work in venues without limitations, serving alcohol in their designated gambling areas. In many states it is a mandatory qualification making a RSG qualification part and parcel of the qualifications necessary to start work in the hospitality industry.

With so many training options available it can seem daunting to wade through endless mounds of information you may find on the internet. Especially if you are travelling from overseas and hoping to obtain work in the hospitality industry, the first step, becoming qualified in responsible service of gambling, can be a difficult one if you do not know where to start looking.

There are a few things to consider before you decide how you will complete the training necessary to be fully qualified in RSG. Firstly, not every state will allow you to complete the training online. Some states require that you complete face to face training in a classroom. With this in mind you can complete the RSG training online for the following states Northern Territory, South Australia, Western Australia and Queensland. The information below will equip you with the knowledge necessary to start your journey towards the hospitality industry in those states.

What is an RSG?

The RSG qualification is needed to work in the hospitality industry in a position that requires you to serve patrons who are engaging in or exposed to any type of gambling activity. You may have seen reference to this qualification as the RCG or RGS, however, while the names are slightly different, Responsible Conduct of Gambling, Responsible Gambling Services, the qualification is the same. The nationally accredited unit “SITHGAM001” regardless of the name or abbreviation used will provide you with the most current and relevant training.

Within the coursework you will learn a number of vital concepts including:

– Understanding gambling behaviour
– Benefits of responsible gambling
– The effects of problem gambling
– Understanding different types of gamblers
– Codes of conduct
– Understanding staff roles
– Prohibiting patrons from gambling
– Recording important information

Where in Australia do you need an RSG

The RSG qualification that you will obtain online from Express Online Training will qualify you to work in the following states: Northern Territory, South Australia, Western Australia and Queensland.

What does an RSG Course involve?

The RSG course is entirely online. There is no hassle or fuss in completing this qualification. The course is available to complete 24/7 and you can start and stop any time with an automatic save feature built into our site. Once you complete and pay for the course you are able to download your certificate instantly! The current RSG certificate does not expire meaning, for the foreseeable future, you will not need to do this course again, no re-sitting the course and no refreshers!

Whether you have previous experience in the industry or you are new to the world of hospitality and gaming, the online course will ensure your training experience is just as easy as turning on your device. All questions in the course are accompanied by training notes which will assist you in the completing the qualification. If you are stuck on a question you can refer back to the notes as many times as you like with the simple click of a button.

What do you get after you’ve completed an RSG?

Once you complete the online training you will receive the nationally accredited qualification in RSG-Responsible Service of Gambling. All of the certificates can be instantly downloaded meaning once you complete and pay for the course there is no time wasted before you can start work! In order to keep prices low and ensure speedy delivery we do not send physical copies of the certificates. The downloaded and printed file is as valid as any “original” certificate and will be recognised by employers and government agencies.

If you do wish to have a certificates printed on high quality card stock as well as statement of attainment cards which you can carry with you in your wallet at all times, this can also be purchased.

What Skills will you Acquire?

While you may not be considering work in a casino per say, the RSG qualification is increasingly becoming more and more relevant in the hospitality industry with the proliferation of poker machines. The course will provide you with the necessary knowledge to work effectively and efficiently in venues across Australia, whether it be in hotels or pubs. Not only will you develop important knowledge concerning gambling legislation in Australia, the amount of time any one individual can spend gambling, advertising limitations and effects of gambling on the community, but you will also develop skills that will equip you with the ability to determine whether or not a patron is a problem gambler. The most crucial aspect of the responsibility of your qualification, you will have the skills to detect, assist and support a problem gambler, as well as put measures in place to ensure the establishment for which you work continues to protect the health and safety of all patrons.

Why Study With Express Online Training?

At Express Online Training every aspect of the training meets the highest standards. They are a nationally accredited Registered Training Organisation (RTO: 40592) and are registered with all relevant federal and state government bodies such as OLGR, RGL & ASQA. They offer the best training options out there, specifically catering to those students who are on the go or do not have time to waste waiting for their qualification. Some benefits include:

– The course is 100% online, fast and easy to complete
– You can complete the course on any device, phones, tablets laptops or desktop computers
– You can stop and start at any time 24/7 as your progress is automatically saved
– You will receive support and assistance from our local, fully qualified Trainers and Assessors
– Extended support is offered 7 days a week long after every other training company has closed
– Bundle your courses and save even more! You can complete the RSA as well and receive a discount for completing two courses.
– Finally, only pay when you pass! When you have completed the online course successfully only then do you make a payment!

If you are wanting to get started with an RSG course to work in Australia you can use the following discount offer: RSA Australia Offer $17 Save 60%.