Do I need to wait for my photo card before I receive work?

 No. 

After the trainer has assessed you as competent following your RSA or RCG course, you will be given an interim certificate by Academy Hospitality Australia. You can use your interim certificate straight away to work in jobs that require an RSA or RCG competency in NSW – but only until the expiry date on your interim certificate. Make sure you check the expiry date. You can’t work after that date without your photo competency card.