Expiry dates of paper RSA/RCG certificates announced
The expiry dates of paper RSA and RCG certificates over the next five years has been announced. Your employees who work in roles that require them to have an RSA or RCG qualification (eg licensee or approved manager or bar staff), will have to complete a new RSA/RCG course and obtain a photo competency card before the expiry of their paper certificate(s).
The first group of RSA/RCG paper certificates to be phased out are those issued before 1 January 2001. These paper certificates will be invalid from 1 July 2012.
Transition dates for expiry of RSA/RCG paper certificates in NSW
RSA and RCG paper certificates issued | Expiry date |
Prior to 1 Jan 2001 | 30 June 2012 |
1 Jan 2001 – 31 Dec 2006 | 30 Jun 2013 |
1 Jan 2007 – 31 Dec 2008 | 30 Jun 2014 |
1 Jan 2009 – 31 Dec 2009 | 30 Jun 2015 |
1 Jan 2010 – 21 Aug 2011 | 30 Jun 2016 |
Holders of expired paper certificates can be fined by NSW Police or inspectors from the Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing.