Work guide
RSA, White Card and other tickets worth getting
Short courses that get you hired faster — what they’re for and what they cost.
Updated 1 October 2026
The main ones
Book only with a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) — check the provider on training.gov.au.
| Ticket | Lets you | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| RSA | Serve alcohol in bars, pubs, restaurants | Each state has its own; some accept others |
| RCG | Work with pokies (gaming machines) | Often asked for with an RSA in NSW and QLD |
| White Card | Work on construction sites | National — valid in every state |
| Food safety | Kitchen and café work | Quick online course |
| Forklift licence (LF) | Warehouse and packing shed work | Higher pay, a few days of training |
| Barista course | Café jobs | Not required, but helps you stand out |
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