Australian Professional Skills Institute

Provide responsible service of alcohol

Provide responsible service of alcohol ( or commonly known as RSA) is a unit of competency within the SIT training package and can be completed on its own. A Nationally Recognised Statement of Attainment (SoA) will be issued to the candidates upon satisfactory completion of all assessments.

RSA Certification requirements differ across states and territories. This course covers the RSA skill and knowledge requirements common to all States and Territories. Some legislative requirements and knowledge will differ across borders. In some cases after completion of this unit, state and territory liquor authorities require candidates to complete a bridging course to address these specific differences.

The RSA course content covers the legal requirements for a person to work in a bar or restaurant serving alcohol. It focuses on the areas of identifying intoxicated customers, customer service with attention to refusal of service to patrons, compliance with legal issues and assisting customers to drink sensibly. This course is designed for staff members who are currently working in the industry or intend to work in the hospitality industry. It is a requirement in Western Australia that all staff working in venues that sell alcoholic beverages undertake this Responsible service of alcohol course.