For Managers

Information for Club Managers

 

In a highly regulated industry, it's important to keep up to date with your training requirements. 


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Required Training 

Every registered club requires a Secretary Manager. 

This title may vary depending on the size of your club. For example, CEO, General Manager or Honorary Secretary. 

Required under the Liquor Act

In order to be a Manager or Secretary Manager of a club, you must have completed the Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) course. This course will need to be refreshed every five years

A competency card is also required. Find out where to complete your RSA course here.

Required under the Gaming Machines Regulation

In order to be a Manager or Secretary Manager of a club, you must have completed the Responsible Conduct of Gambling (RCG) course. This course will need to be refreshed every five years.

A competency card is also required. Find out where to complete your RCG course here.

Required under the Gaming Machines and Liquor Amendment (Harm Minimisation Measures) Regulation 2024

This course provides managers with the practical skills required to proactively assist patrons who might be experiencing gambling harm.

Find out more about ARCG here.

Time Frames and Exemptions:

  • Before appointment.

Required under the Liquor Regulation

If you are the approved Manager or Club Secretary, you may be required to undertake Licensee and Advanced Licensee training. 

Licensee Training Course 

The Licensee Training course is for those club managers whose clubs do not trade regularly past midnight.

Advanced Licensee Training Course

This course is additional to the Licensee Training course for operators who trade in a higher risk environment. For example, clubs that trade after midnight on more than 12 occasions in a 12-month period, or if your club is subject to any regulatory scheme, or as directed by L&GNSW or ILGA.

Time Frames and Exemptions:

  • Needs to be completed within 60 days of appointment.
  • Find out more about Licensee and Advanced Licensee Training here.

Required under the Registered Clubs Regulation

This course is delivered through CMAA. Find out more about the course here.

Time Frames and Exemptions:

  • Needs to be completed within two years of appointment.
  • This training is not required to be completed by the Secretary Manager when they are also a member of the board/governing body.
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Upcoming Training 

DatesTimesDelivery Method
Thursday, 11 June, 20268:30am - 4pm Microsoft Teams
Thursday, 25 June, 20268:30am - 4pm Microsoft Teams
Thursday, 9 July, 20268:30am - 4pm Microsoft Teams 
Thursday, 23 July, 20268:30am - 4pm Microsoft Teams
Thursday, 13 August, 20268:30am - 4pm Microsoft Teams 
Thursday, 27 August, 20268:30am - 4pm Microsoft Teams 
Thursday, 10 September, 20268:30am - 4pm Microsoft Teams 
Thursday, 17 September, 20268:30am - 4pm Microsoft Teams
Thursday, 8 October, 20268:30am - 4pm Microsoft Teams 
Thursday, 22 October, 20268:30am - 4pm Microsoft Teams
Thursday, 5 November, 20268:30am - 4pm Microsoft Teams 
Thursday, 19 November, 20268:30am - 4pm Microsoft Teams 
Thursday, 3 December, 20268:30am - 4pm Microsoft Teams 
Thursday, 17 December, 20268:30am - 4pm Microsoft Teams

Book Training Courses Here

ClubSafe Premium Members Book Here

Virtual Training Requirements:

  • Each student must log in separately and be able to access a Microsoft Teams meeting
  • Each studeds device (laptop, desktop or tablet) must have a working webcam and microphone to actively participate - webcams must remain switched on throughout training, excluding breaks
  • Students must also be able to complete the digital workbook while remaining connected to the course.

This course prepares AML/CTF Compliance Officers to understand their obligations and deliver AML/CTF compliance in registered clubs. 

DatesTimesDelivery Method
Thursday, 16 June, 202610am - 12pm Microsoft Teams
Tuesday, 14 July, 202610am - 12pm Microsoft Teams
Tuesday, 18 August, 202610am - 12pmMicrosoft Teams
Tuesday, 15 September, 202610am - 12pm Microsoft Teams 
Tuesday, 13 October, 202610am - 12pm Microsoft Teams
Tuesday, 10 November, 202610am - 12pm Microsoft Teams 
Tuesday, 8 December, 202610am - 12pm Microsoft Teams

Book Training Courses Here

ClubSafe Premium Members Book Here

Virtual Training Requirements:

  • Each student must log in separately and be able to access a Microsoft Teams meeting
  • Each studeds device (laptop, desktop or tablet) must have a working webcam and microphone to actively participate - webcams must remain switched on throughout training, excluding breaks. 
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A landmark agreement with ClubsNSW and the largest director institute in the world.  Designed to elevate governance standards and professsional development opportunities for club directors and management.

This course is exclusively delivered by the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) in partnership with ClubsNSW. It is designed for directors with limited board experience or those who have not previously completed governance-related professional development. The course is also suitable for executives who report directly to the board, providing a strong foundation in governance principles and director responsibilities. 

  

Delivery: Face-to-face 

Length: 1.5 days  

Dates: Thursday, 18 June 2026 & Friday, 19 June 2026 – **Registrations close 20 May 2026** 

Location:  

  • Sydney – Ryde Eastwood Leagues Club 

Cost: $1400 (+GST) per person 

  

Register your interest here and a representative from the AICD will be in touch. Future dates will be announced based on registered interest. 

Please ensure you specify which course you would like to register for under ‘partner organisation’ (e.g. ClubsNSW Governance Foundations Dubbo). 

The AICD will send through an invoice and secure your spot upon payment. 

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