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SITSS00071

Responsible Service of Alcohol

Accredited Skill Set

Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) provides you with the skills and knowledge to serve alcohol legally and responsibly in a licensed venue in Queensland.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane Sunshine Coast Darling Downs and South West North Queensland
WAYS TO STUDY On campus
NEXT INTAKE Start date: 16 Oct 2024 Duration: 6 hours View all intakes
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Full Fee

This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

$170

Course overview

Completing the Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate is a mandatory requirement to selling or serving alcohol within a licensed venue throughout Queensland.

This course is a must if you intend to seek work serving drinks in a licensed venue such as a pub, hotel, bar or nightclub in Queensland.

Learn how to responsibly sell and serve alcohol, explore ways to assist customers to drink within appropriate limits, recognise and respect the laws regarding the sale and consumption of alcohol and develop the skills required to refuse the sale or service of alcohol.

Successful completion of this certificate will enable you to continue on to the Certificate II or III in Hospitality and legally serve and sell alcohol at a licensed venue within Queensland.

What can I do?

  • Waiter
  • Bar Supervisor
  • Restaurant Supervisor
  • Bar Attendant
  • Food and Beverage Attendant

Course outcome:

Statement of Attainment

Study your way

We know that life is busy, that's why our courses are designed to be flexible. Our mixed-mode delivery means you may be able to complete components of your study online or externally at a time that suits you.

What you will study

  • UNIT CODE
  • UNIT NAME

  • UNIT CODE
  • SITHFAB021
    Provide responsible service of alcohol
    UNIT CODE :
    SITHFAB021
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to responsibly sell, serve or supply alcohol.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Provide responsible service of alcohol
Ways to study
  • You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more

  • You’ll primarily learn face to face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces such as a classroom or simulated workplace environment. Some of your training may also take place via video or Zoom. Learn more

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  • You’ll primarily learn face to face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces such as a classroom or simulated workplace environment. Some of your training may also take place via video or Zoom. Learn more

  • demo View comparison chart
  • You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more

  • demo View comparison chart
  • You’ll primarily learn face to face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces such as a classroom or simulated workplace environment. Some of your training may also take place via video or Zoom. Learn more

  • demo View comparison chart
CAMPUS STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Ipswich
On Campus
16 Oct 2024
6 hours
Part time
Wednesday
  • Full fee: $170

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Ipswich

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

16 Oct 2024
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

6 hours
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time
Wednesday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $170

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
South Bank
On campus with some online
24 Jan 2025
1 day
Online theory with 1 day on campus practical 14 February
  • Full fee: $170

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

South Bank

On campus with some online

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    20%
  • On Campus Time
    80%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

24 Jan 2025
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

1 day
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Online theory with 1 day on campus practical 14 February
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $170

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

Online, On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
CAMPUS STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Mooloolaba
On campus with some online
31 Jan 2025
1 day
Online theory with 1 day on campus practical 21 February
Friday
  • Full fee: $170

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Mooloolaba

On campus with some online

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    20%
  • On Campus Time
    80%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

31 Jan 2025
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

1 day
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Online theory with 1 day on campus practical 21 February
Friday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $170

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

Online, On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
CAMPUS STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Toowoomba
On Campus
16 Oct 2024
6 hours
Part time
Wednesday
  • Full fee: $170

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Toowoomba

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

16 Oct 2024
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

6 hours
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time
Wednesday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $170

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
Chinchilla
On Campus
08 Nov 2024
6 hours
Part time
Friday
  • Full fee: $170

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Chinchilla

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

08 Nov 2024
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

6 hours
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time
Friday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $170

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
CAMPUS STUDY MODE START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY
Whitsundays - Cannonvale
On campus with some online
Anytime
up to 4 months
Self-paced - Practical assessment arranged with teacher once online is complete
  • Full fee: $170

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Whitsundays - Cannonvale

On campus with some online

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    20%
  • On Campus Time
    80%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

Anytime
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

up to 4 months
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Self-paced - Practical assessment arranged with teacher once online is complete
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $170

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

Online, On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
Townsville - Pimlico
On campus with some online
24 Oct 2024
up to 2 days
Part time
Thursday
  • Full fee: $170

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Townsville - Pimlico

On campus with some online

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    20%
  • On Campus Time
    80%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

24 Oct 2024
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

up to 2 days
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Part time
Thursday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $170

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

Online, On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
Cairns
On campus with some online
18 Nov 2024
2 days
up to 7 hours per day
Monday, Tuesday
  • Full fee: $170

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

demo

Cairns

On campus with some online

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    20%
  • On Campus Time
    80%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

18 Nov 2024
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

2 days
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

up to 7 hours per day
Monday, Tuesday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $170

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

Online, On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

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Responsible Service of Alcohol (SITSS00071)
Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help. 

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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International student payment

Our preferred payment method is telegraphic transfer or credit card using Convera Global Pay for Students or the Flywire Payment Portal. Convera and Flywire both allow you to complete your payment in your own currency using a telegraphic transfer with no processing fees or delays.
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Resources required

Robina campus
The Robina campus will be a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) campus for general learning.  Students are able to access discounted pricing for device purchases via JB Hi-Fi.  TAFE Queensland will have some portable devices available for short term loan and there will also be a limited number of desktop computers located on-site that students will be able to access.  For all the details visit the BYOD page on our website. 

Pathways

University pathways

If you want to go on to further study at university, TAFE Queensland has a pathway option to get you there. In many cases, completing one of our diplomas may give you a full year of credit towards a degree with one of our partner universities.

Learn more about University Pathways

  • James Cook University
  • Southern Cross University
  • University of Canberra
  • Griffith University
  • Queensland University of Technology
  • University of Southern Queensland

How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online. 

For International students

International students can either apply directly through our TAFE Queensland International Application portal, or through one of our education agents. Our registered agents can assist you with your visa application and guide you through the enrolment process. If you are from this list of countries, you will need to apply through an agent.
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Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.