GOTAFE (Northern Victoria Institute of TAFE)
1 day
The Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) is a mandatory 1-day certification course for hospitality and bar staff in Victoria. Learn alcohol laws, regulations, and safe serving practices to work legally in licensed venues and protect public safety.
Students must be at least 18 years old to serve alcohol in Victoria. No prior qualifications are required. For practical assessment, students must wear enclosed shoes. Students need access to a laptop, computer, or tablet with internet access for blended delivery options. General stationery (pen and paper) is required for note-taking during the course.
The course covers one core unit: SITHFAB021 Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol. Students learn Victorian alcohol laws and regulations, proper procedures for serving alcohol at licensed venues, compliance requirements set by Liquor Control Victoria, and safe handling practices. The course includes both theoretical knowledge through online learning and quizzes, and practical training with hands-on assessment conducted by qualified trainers.
GOTAFE is a government-accredited Registered Training Organisation (RTO 3094) delivering nationally recognized qualifications across Northern Victoria. The RSA course is approved by Liquor Control Victoria and the Victorian Liquor Commission, ensuring students receive legitimate certification recognized across all licensed venues in Victoria. GOTAFE offers flexible delivery options including face-to-face, blended, and industry-specific group formats to accommodate different learning preferences and work schedules.
Upon completion, graduates are qualified to work in hospitality, tourism, and catering organizations including restaurants, hotels, bars, and smaller food preparation venues. The RSA certification is a legal requirement for employment in any role involving alcohol service in Victoria. This course provides credit towards further hospitality qualifications in the SIT Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package, enabling progression to Certificate III in Hospitality and other advanced hospitality qualifications.
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