Description

What’s it all about?
Master the art of responsible alcohol service and sales, ensuring you handle every situation with confidence and care.
Discover effective ways to help customers enjoy their drinks within safe limits, identify early indicators of intoxication and learn the best communication strategies to politely refuse service when necessary and provide appropriate assistance.
Plus, you'll get up to speed with the latest RSA legislation in South Australia. Join us to enhance your skills and stay informed!

Who’s it for?
Ideal for individuals currently employed in or looking to enter the hospitality industry, particularly in roles involving the sale and distribution of alcohol.
This may include food and beverage attendants at cafes and restaurants, bottle shop employees, or cellar door staff at wineries, breweries, and distilleries.
You can complete your RSA at 17, but you must be 18 before you can serve or supply alcohol.

What you need to know
It is a legal requirement for anyone serving or supplying alcohol on a licensed premises to have completed Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) training.
This course will require you to undertake some pre-reading and complete part of the assessment using our LEARN platform, however, the majority of the course is delivered in person. This assessment will be automatically marked and must be completed before attending for the face-to-face component. The rest of the theory and practical assessments will be conducted on campus, requiring your attendance at a TAFE SA location.

Under current South Australian legislation, RSA certification does not expire. However, RSA requirements vary by state and territory. This course satisfies the RSA requirements for South Australia.
Duration and cost may vary slightly between locations due to facility overheads and assessment capabilities.

Outcomes of course?
On successful completion of the course, you will be issued with a Statement of Attainment.

Note
Organisations that wish to pay the student fees for this course and are unable to pay by credit card via the website should contact the Student Engagement & Onboarding team via email on ShortCourses@tafesa.edu.au to organise a Third Party Payment invoice.