Completing Your RSA in Australia…
Responsible Service of alcohol is a very important concept in Australia in the hospitality industry. The Australian and State governments have introduced licensing laws for those involved in selling, supplying and serving alcohol. It is an attempt to educate and train employees in the liquor industry, and help reduce high levels of intoxication and violence that occurs on and around licensed premises. Each states have different requirements and some allow you to complete the RSA Course face to face and some allow you to complete your RSA Online.
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Where can you do your RSA in Australia?
There are hundreds of training providers throughout Australia where you can do an RSA course. However, it is important to realize that each state and territory have different legal requirements so you must check what is required in the state you want to work in, otherwise your certificate may not be valid.We have found training providers in the major cities to ensure you find one that is accredited, have great locations and offer some of the cheapest prices. If you’re looking to complete your course with a Face to Face trainer or and Online RSA Trainer then feel free to checkout their websites as they are accredited and offer some of the cheapest prices we could find. For more specific information then please checkout our training providers page. If you want more general information about the state you want to work in, then either choose your state in the image below or on the left hand side of this post and it will provide you with all the information you need to get the right RSA course.
Who Has to Complete an RSA Course?
Depending on which state you want to work in will determine who needs to complete an RSA course. In most states, anyone who is involved in the supply, sale or service of alcohol must participate in a course and receive their certification. This can include bartenders, floor staff, function and event staff, promotional staff, licensees, managers, supervisory staff and volunteers. For more specific information, please follow the link to the state you want to work in.
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Why Do You Have To Complete An RSA Course?
It is imperative that all staff members working for a licensed premises have the tools, and knowledge of their legal responsibilities associated with the service of alcohol.
Completing an RSA course in Australia aims to ensure that staff members understand the following;
- The effects of alcohol on the body
- How to deal with difficult and intoxicated patrons
- Ensuring a safe environment for staff and their patrons
- Excessive consumption of alcohol
- Importance of RSA in Australia
- Important facts relating to alcohol
Hello, do you know how long an RSA in Melbourne is valid for?
Hi Damien,
Thanks for your message. An RSA certificate in Melbourne doesn’t actually expire, however you must complete an RSA refresher course every three years for it to remain valid. This is a free course that you can complete online and it is available on the victorian government website. If you have a look at the RSA Refresher link provided it will give you some more information. Hope this helps.
Jaimee
Hi Damien,Thanks for your message. An RSA certificate in Melbourne doesn’t actually expire, however you must complete an RSA refresher course every three years for it to remain valid. This is a free course that you can complete online and it is available on the victorian government website. If you have a look at the RSA Refresher link (www.rsacourseinfo.com/rsa-refresher) provided it will give you some more information. Hope this helps.Jaimee