How long tickets last: renewal periods explained
CPR, first aid, RSA, RCG, high risk work licences and traffic control: how often each ticket must be renewed in NSW.
Updated 2026-10-07
| Ticket | Renew | Set by |
|---|---|---|
| CPR (HLTAID009) | every 12 months | Australian Resuscitation Council guidance, most employers |
| First aid (HLTAID011) | every 3 years | Safe Work Australia first aid code of practice |
| RSA / RCG competency card | every 5 years | Liquor & Gaming NSW |
| High risk work licence (forklift, EWP, dogging, rigging…) | every 5 years ($88, 2026–27; up to 12 months late) | SafeWork NSW |
| Traffic control work training card | trained, or did that work, in the last 2 years | WHS Regulation 2025 (SafeWork NSW) |
| White card | does not expire | (retrain after 2 years out of the industry) |
| Working at heights / confined space | no legislated period | most employers ask for a refresher every 2 years |
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Frequently asked questions
- Which tickets expire soonest?
- CPR is the shortest at 12 months. First aid runs three years, RSA and RCG five years from your first endorsement, and high risk work licences five years.
- What happens if I let a ticket lapse?
- It varies. A high risk work licence can still be renewed online up to 12 months after it expires; an expired RSA competency means sitting the full course again rather than the refresher.
- Do statements of attainment expire?
- Not by law. Units such as working at heights and confined space carry no legislated expiry, but employers and principal contractors commonly require refresher training every two years.