How much do licence and ticket courses cost in Newcastle & Hunter?

Prices across the 26 providers listed range from $35 to around $2000, depending on the type of ticket, the provider and course length.

How long do these courses take?

Course lengths vary by ticket type, from around 1.5 hours for short sessions up to two days for full licence courses such as forklift or working at heights.

How often do I need to renew my ticket?

It depends on the ticket. High-risk work licences, such as forklift, are renewed online through Service NSW without a course. Other tickets, like first aid, expire on a set schedule and may need a refresher, from $175 in this region.

What do I need to bring to a course, such as ID?

Requirements vary by provider and ticket, and often include photo ID and, for some high-risk work licences, a minimum age. Check with the specific provider before booking to confirm what is needed.

Region · NSW

Licence & ticket courses in Newcastle & Hunter

29 approved providers across 19 ticket types.

Typical cost of a licence or ticket course in Newcastle & Hunter: $35 to $2000, across 29 approved providers.

Forklift licence 4
White card 8
RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) 5
RCG (Responsible Conduct of Gambling) 3
First aid 18
CPR 16
Working at heights 8
Confined space entry 7
EWP / boom lift licence 3
Scissor lift / EWP under 11 m 2
Dogging licence 2
Basic rigging licence 2
Scaffolding licence 1
Crane licence (incl. telehandler) 1
Excavator, skid steer & loader 1
Traffic control (stop/slow) 1
Implement traffic management plans 2
Non-friable asbestos removal 1
Chainsaw operation 1

Forklift licence4 providers

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From
$500
Next date
Mon
20 dates listed
H
HPOTS Training
Cessnock · 3 days · In person
Approved TLILIC0003★ 4.9 (8)
Book Call
Listed from the national register.
From
$460
ex GST
AC
All Class Training
Tomago · 2 days · Blended
Approved TLILIC0003★ 5 (76)
Book Call
Listed from the national register.
From
$499
FO
Focus on Safety
McDougalls Hill · 3 days · In person
Approved TLILIC0003★ 4.8 (22)
Book Call
Listed from the national register.

White card8 providers

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From
$115
A
Asset Training
Broadmeadow · 1 day
Approved CPCWHS1001★ 5 (1)
Book Call
Listed from the national register.
From
$119
FA
First Aid Training Newcastle CBD
Newcastle · In person
Approved CPCWHS1001★ 4.9 (568)
Book Call
Listed from the national register.
From
$125
AD
Aspire Training and Development
Cardiff · 6 hours · In person
Approved CPCWHS1001★ 4.7 (20)
Book Call
Listed from the national register.

RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol)5 providers

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From
$199
FA
First Aid Training Newcastle CBD
Newcastle · 1 day · In person
Approved SITHFAB021★ 4.9 (568)
Book Call
Listed from the national register.
From
$179
BA
Barmax Australia
Newcastle · 1 day · In person
Approved SITHFAB021
Book Call
Listed from the national register.
From
$250
AP
Australian Training Plus
Wallsend · 1 day · In person
Approved SITHFAB002 Approved SITHFAB021
Book Call
Listed from the national register.

RCG (Responsible Conduct of Gambling)3 providers

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From
$129
BA
Barmax Australia
Newcastle · 1 day · In person
Approved SITHGAM022
Book Call
Listed from the national register.
From
$124
AD
Aspire Training and Development
East Maitland · 6.5 hours · In person
Approved SITHGAM022
Book Call
Listed from the national register.
Price on enquiry
TC
Tomaree Community College
Nelson Bay
Approved SITHGAM022★ 5 (4)
Call
Listed from the national register.

First aid18 providers

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From
$110
Next date
Wed
5 dates listed
FA
The First Aid Training Company
Mayfield West · 7 hours · In person
Approved HLTAID011
Book Call
Listed from the national register.
From
$105
BW
Business Wise First Aid Training
Hamilton · 8 hours · In person
Approved HLTAID011★ 5 (125)
Call
Listed from the national register.
From
$130
TC
Tomaree Community College
Nelson Bay
Approved HLTAID011★ 5 (4)
Call
Listed from the national register.

CPR16 providers

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From
$60
Next date
Wed
5 dates listed
FA
The First Aid Training Company
Mayfield West · 4 hours · In person
Approved HLTAID009
Book Call
Listed from the national register.
From
$38
BW
Business Wise First Aid Training
Hamilton
Approved HLTAID009★ 5 (125)
Call
Listed from the national register.
From
$65
TC
Tomaree Community College
Nelson Bay
Approved HLTAID009★ 5 (4)
Call
Listed from the national register.

Working at heights8 providers

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From
$320
Next date
30 Nov
15 dates listed
JB
J B Hunter
Maryville · 1 day · In person
Approved RIIWHS204 Approved RIIWHS204E★ 4.8 (5)
Book Call
Listed from the national register.
From
$250
ex GST
AC
All Class Training
Tomago · Blended
Approved RIIWHS204 Approved RIIWHS204E★ 5 (76)
Book Call
Listed from the national register.
From
$210
Refresher from $175
Q
QPTS
Beresfield · 4 hours · In person
Approved RIIWHS204 Approved RIIWHS204E
Call
Listed from the national register.

Confined space entry7 providers

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From
$200
ex GST
AC
All Class Training
Tomago · Blended
Approved RIIWHS202 Approved RIIWHS202E★ 5 (76)
Book Call
Listed from the national register.
From
$250
Refresher from $175
Q
QPTS
Beresfield · 4 hours · In person
Approved RIIWHS202 Approved RIIWHS202E
Call
Listed from the national register.
Price on enquiry
MR
Maxwell Recruitment & Training
Warabrook · 1 day
Approved RIIWHS202 Approved RIIWHS202E★ 4.7 (103)
Book Call
Listed from the national register.

EWP / boom lift licence3 providers

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From
$780
Next date
7 Dec
14 dates listed
H
HPOTS Training
Cessnock · 3 days · In person
Approved TLILIC0005★ 4.9 (8)
Book Call
Listed from the national register.
From
$600
ex GST
AC
All Class Training
Tomago · 2 days · Blended
Approved TLILIC0005★ 5 (76)
Book Call
Listed from the national register.
Price on enquiry
MR
Maxwell Recruitment & Training
Warabrook · 3 days
Approved TLILIC0005★ 4.7 (103)
Book Call
Listed from the national register.

Scissor lift / EWP under 11 m2 providers

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From
$300
ex GST
AC
All Class Training
Tomago · Blended
Approved RIIHAN301E★ 5 (76)
Book Call
Listed from the national register.
Price on enquiry
MR
Maxwell Recruitment & Training
Warabrook · 1 day
Approved RIIHAN301E★ 4.7 (103)
Book Call
Listed from the national register.

Dogging licence2 providers

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From
$1,300
Next date
7 Dec
12 dates listed
H
HPOTS Training
Cessnock · 5 days · In person
Approved CPCCLDG3001 Approved CPCCLDG3001A★ 4.9 (8)
Book Call
Listed from the national register.
From
$1,200
ex GST
AC
All Class Training
Tomago · 3 days · Blended
Approved CPCCLDG3001★ 5 (76)
Book Call
Listed from the national register.

Basic rigging licence2 providers

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From
$1,250
ex GST
AC
All Class Training
Tomago · 3 days · Blended
Approved CPCCLRG3001★ 5 (76)
Book Call
Listed from the national register.
From
$1,400
H
HPOTS Training
Cessnock
Approved CPCCLRG3001 Approved CPCCLRG3001A★ 4.9 (8)
Book Call
Listed from the national register.

Scaffolding licence1 providers

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From
$1,700
H
HPOTS Training
Cessnock
Approved CPCCLSF2001 Approved CPCCLSF3001★ 4.9 (8)
Book Call
Listed from the national register.

Crane licence (incl. telehandler)1 providers

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From
$1,200
ex GST
AC
All Class Training
Tomago · 3 days · Blended
Approved CPCCLTC4001 Approved TLILIC0016★ 5 (76)
Book Call
Listed from the national register.

Excavator, skid steer & loader1 providers

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From
$1,800
Next date
15 Feb
3 dates listed
H
HPOTS Training
Cessnock · 5 days · In person
Approved RIIMPO318 Approved RIIMPO318F★ 4.9 (8)
Book Call
Listed from the national register.

Traffic control (stop/slow)1 providers

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From
$315
Next date
2 Dec
2 dates listed
CS
Commonsense Safety Training
Newcastle · 1 day · In person
Approved RIIWHS205E
Book Call
Listed from the national register.

Implement traffic management plans2 providers

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From
$325
Next date
23 Nov
4 dates listed
CS
Commonsense Safety Training
Newcastle · 1 day · In person
Approved RIIWHS302 Approved RIIWHS302E
Book Call
Listed from the national register.
From
$550
AP
Australian Training Plus
Maitland · 3 days · In person
Approved RIIWHS302 Approved RIIWHS302E
Book Call
Listed from the national register.

Non-friable asbestos removal1 providers

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Price on enquiry
C
Ctcsafety
Beresfield
Approved CPCCDE3014 Approved CPCCDE3028
Book Call
Listed from the national register.

Chainsaw operation1 providers

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Price on enquiry
TC
Tocal College
Tocal
Approved AHCMOM213 Approved FWPCOT2273★ 4.9 (55)
Book Call
Listed from the national register.

Newcastle & Hunter has 26 training providers listing short licence and ticket courses, with prices ranging from $35 to around $2000 and typical course lengths of 1.5 hours to two days depending on the ticket.

Courses on offer across the region include forklift and other high-risk work licences, white card, first aid, RSA and working at heights, suited to tradies, warehouse staff and hospitality workers who need a specific ticket for their job. Providers are based in suburbs such as Beresfield, Cessnock, Tomago, Nelson Bay and Newcastle itself, giving options across most of the Hunter.

Renewal periods vary by ticket. High-risk work licences, such as forklift tickets, are issued by SafeWork NSW and renewed online through Service NSW without needing a course, while tickets like first aid or RSA have their own expiry periods and may call for a refresher, from $175 in this region, to stay current.

Frequently asked questions

How much do licence and ticket courses cost in Newcastle & Hunter?: Prices across the 26 providers listed range from $35 to around $2000, depending on the type of ticket, the provider and course length.
How long do these courses take?: Course lengths vary by ticket type, from around 1.5 hours for short sessions up to two days for full licence courses such as forklift or working at heights.
How often do I need to renew my ticket?: It depends on the ticket. High-risk work licences, such as forklift, are renewed online through Service NSW without a course. Other tickets, like first aid, expire on a set schedule and may need a refresher, from $175 in this region.
What do I need to bring to a course, such as ID?: Requirements vary by provider and ticket, and often include photo ID and, for some high-risk work licences, a minimum age. Check with the specific provider before booking to confirm what is needed.