RCG Study Guide 2026

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RCG exam key facts

The NSW RCG online assessment consists of 25 questions, mostly multiple choice and multiple answer. Source
The NSW RCG online assessment has no specific time limit. Source
The cost of NSW RCG training varies between Approved Training Providers, and the initial competency card cost is included in their fees. Source
The NSW RCG online assessment provides unlimited attempts to answer each question correctly as you go. Source
A NSW competency card, including the RCG endorsement, is valid for 5 years. Source

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📚 RCG Topics to Study (73)

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✍️ Sample RCG Questions & Answers

1. What is the importance of near-miss reporting for Self-Exclusion Programs?

✓ Near misses reveal existing hazards and allow preventive action before injuries occur

Near misses are valuable indicators of hazards that could cause future injuries — reporting them enables preventive action.

2. What must a Responsible Gambling Practices safety induction cover?

✓ Specific hazards, safe work procedures, emergency arrangements, PPE requirements, and reporting procedures

Inductions must cover all information needed for workers to perform the activity safely.

3. How should new Problem Gambling Indicators risks be incorporated into existing safety systems?

✓ Through review and update of risk assessments, procedures, training, and communication to all affected workers

New risks must be promptly incorporated into risk assessments, procedures, and communicated to all affected workers.

4. What obligation does a worker have if they identify a Player Activity Statements hazard?

✓ Report it immediately to their supervisor or HSR, and take reasonable care to protect themselves and others

Workers have a legal obligation to report hazards and take reasonable care for their own and others' health and safety.

5. When is it appropriate to use administrative controls for Problem Gambling Indicators risks?

✓ When elimination, substitution, isolation, and engineering controls are not reasonably practicable

Administrative controls (procedures, training, rotation) should be used when higher-level controls cannot adequately reduce the risk.

6. When is it appropriate to use administrative controls for Self-Exclusion Programs risks?

✓ When elimination, substitution, isolation, and engineering controls are not reasonably practicable

Administrative controls (procedures, training, rotation) should be used when higher-level controls cannot adequately reduce the risk.

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