Responsible service of alcohol
Get your RSA certificate and be job ready for work in a bar, restaurant, hotel or entertainment venue.
Any individual who is involved with the sale, supply or service of alcohol in licensed premises is required, by law in Australia, to hold a valid Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate. Here's how to get yours!
This short course skill set will teach you how to sell, serve or supply alcohol responsibly, in accordance with state government legislation.
On completion, you will receive your RSA Responsible Service of Alcohol certification.
You'll learn about preparing and serving drinks in standard drink sizes; enforcing house policies regarding the consumption of alcohol; ensuring customers are over 18, including requesting acceptable proof of age; assisting customers to drink within appropriate limits; assessing alcohol affected customers; refusing service to intoxicated patrons and to minors; handling conflict situations, and more.
Successful completion of this skill set provides credit towards qualifications in tourism, travel, and hospitality if you wish to do further study.
Industry area
- Hospitality, Tourism and Events
Study area
- Hospitality
Course ID
- National ID: SITSS00071
- WA State ID: AE826
This course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
This short course will give you the skills and the ability to engage in the sale or service of alcohol responsibly.
This unit of competency outlines the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge needed for responsible alcohol service. It applies to all personnel involved in the sale, service or promotional service of alcohol in licensed premises. Responsible practices must be followed wherever alcohol is sold or served, including situations where alcohol samples are provided during onsite tastings.
The unit is relevant to any workplace where alcohol is served or sold such as hospitality venues, packaged liquor outlets, wineries, breweries and distilleries. Individuals selling or serving alcohol must hold a state‑ or territory‑based Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate.
This course will cover:
- SITHFAB021: Provide responsible service of alcohol [OEA84]
Delivery locations
This one-day course covers the specifics of dealing with the sale and service of alcohol including local accord agreements.
The course will be delivered face to face by an experienced industry professional and covers real life scenarios. The legal responsibilities and duty of care of organisations and individuals is investigated and group discussion is encouraged.
This is a nationally recognised course and contributes to a Certificate II in Hospitality.
Unit:
SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcoholThis course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
Get your RSA certificate! This nationally recognised short course is designed to enable you to learn how to serve alcohol responsibly; in accordance with state government legislation. Whether you’re waiting tables, behind the bar, or working at a hotel, this course will give you valuable information on preparing and serving standard drink sizes; enforcing house policies regarding the consumption of alcohol; ensuring customers are over 18 years old.
You’ll also learn about assisting customers to drink within appropriate limits; assessing alcohol affected customers; refusing service to intoxicated patrons and minors; handling conflict situations – plus much more!
This course is delivered via a face to face classroom method at one of our training sites located in Joondalup and Cannington.
Delivery location
Get your RSA certificate! This nationally recognised short course is designed to enable you to learn how to serve alcohol responsibly; in accordance with state government legislation. Whether you’re waiting tables, behind the bar, or working at a hotel, this course will give you valuable information on preparing and serving standard drink sizes; enforcing house policies regarding the consumption of alcohol; ensuring customers are over 18 years old. You’ll also learn about assisting customers to drink within appropriate limits; assessing alcohol affected customers; refusing service to intoxicated patrons and minors; handling conflict situations – plus much more!
This course is delivered via a face to face classroom method at one of our training sites located in Joondalup and Cannington.
Delivery location
Any individual who is involved with the sale, supply or service of alcohol in licensed premises is required, by law in Australia, to hold a valid Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate. Here's how to get yours!
This short course skill set will teach you how to sell, serve or supply alcohol responsibly, in accordance with state government legislation.
On completion, you will receive your RSA Responsible Service of Alcohol certification.
You'll learn about preparing and serving drinks in standard drink sizes; enforcing house policies regarding the consumption of alcohol; ensuring customers are over 18, including requesting acceptable proof of age; assisting customers to drink within appropriate limits; assessing alcohol affected customers; refusing service to intoxicated patrons and to minors; handling conflict situations, and more.
Successful completion of this skill set provides credit towards qualifications in tourism, travel, and hospitality if you wish to do further study.
Industry area
- Hospitality, Tourism and Events
Study area
- Hospitality
Course ID
- National ID: SITSS00071
- WA State ID: AE826
To find out more about doing this course at a WA TAFE college, select one of the TAFEs listed below to read their course descriptions. You'll also be able to see at which TAFE campus/es the course is delivered.
If you would like further information such as when the course is available and how to enrol, and details of course fees, or if you have questions about how the course is delivered, please follow the Find out more link to go to the TAFE's website where you will find full course details and contact information so that you can speak to the TAFE directly.
This short course will give you the skills and the ability to engage in the sale or service of alcohol responsibly.
This unit of competency outlines the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge needed for responsible alcohol service. It applies to all personnel involved in the sale, service or promotional service of alcohol in licensed premises. Responsible practices must be followed wherever alcohol is sold or served, including situations where alcohol samples are provided during onsite tastings.
The unit is relevant to any workplace where alcohol is served or sold such as hospitality venues, packaged liquor outlets, wineries, breweries and distilleries. Individuals selling or serving alcohol must hold a state‑ or territory‑based Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate.
This course will cover:
- SITHFAB021: Provide responsible service of alcohol [OEA84]
Delivery locations
This one-day course covers the specifics of dealing with the sale and service of alcohol including local accord agreements.
The course will be delivered face to face by an experienced industry professional and covers real life scenarios. The legal responsibilities and duty of care of organisations and individuals is investigated and group discussion is encouraged.
This is a nationally recognised course and contributes to a Certificate II in Hospitality.
Unit:
SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol
This short course will give you the skills and the ability to engage in the sale or service of alcohol responsibly.
This unit of competency outlines the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge needed for responsible alcohol service. It applies to all personnel involved in the sale, service or promotional service of alcohol in licensed premises. Responsible practices must be followed wherever alcohol is sold or served, including situations where alcohol samples are provided during onsite tastings.
The unit is relevant to any workplace where alcohol is served or sold such as hospitality venues, packaged liquor outlets, wineries, breweries and distilleries. Individuals selling or serving alcohol must hold a state‑ or territory‑based Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate.
This course will cover:
- SITHFAB021: Provide responsible service of alcohol [OEA84]
Locations
This one-day course covers the specifics of dealing with the sale and service of alcohol including local accord agreements.
The course will be delivered face to face by an experienced industry professional and covers real life scenarios. The legal responsibilities and duty of care of organisations and individuals is investigated and group discussion is encouraged.
This is a nationally recognised course and contributes to a Certificate II in Hospitality.
Unit:
SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcoholThis course is available from registered training organisations (accredited private training providers) that are also funded through Jobs and Skills WA. Select from the list below, and follow the link to the provider's website for further information about the course and how to enrol.
Get your RSA certificate! This nationally recognised short course is designed to enable you to learn how to serve alcohol responsibly; in accordance with state government legislation. Whether you’re waiting tables, behind the bar, or working at a hotel, this course will give you valuable information on preparing and serving standard drink sizes; enforcing house policies regarding the consumption of alcohol; ensuring customers are over 18 years old.
You’ll also learn about assisting customers to drink within appropriate limits; assessing alcohol affected customers; refusing service to intoxicated patrons and minors; handling conflict situations – plus much more!
This course is delivered via a face to face classroom method at one of our training sites located in Joondalup and Cannington.
Delivery location
Get your RSA certificate! This nationally recognised short course is designed to enable you to learn how to serve alcohol responsibly; in accordance with state government legislation. Whether you’re waiting tables, behind the bar, or working at a hotel, this course will give you valuable information on preparing and serving standard drink sizes; enforcing house policies regarding the consumption of alcohol; ensuring customers are over 18 years old. You’ll also learn about assisting customers to drink within appropriate limits; assessing alcohol affected customers; refusing service to intoxicated patrons and minors; handling conflict situations – plus much more!
This course is delivered via a face to face classroom method at one of our training sites located in Joondalup and Cannington.
Delivery location
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