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Overview
About this course
Opportunities within the buzzing hospitality industry are plentiful when you have your Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) and Responsible Conduct of Gambling (RCG) Certificates. Embark on a career as a bartender, barista, games attendant and more.
Outcomes
What you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Provide responsible alcohol and gambling services to customers
Promote safety (harm minimisation) in venues where there are liquor or gaming machines
Recognise drinking and gambling problems and addictions
Follow organisational policies and procedures around gaming and gambling
Make an assortment of espresso-based coffee beverages
Follow hygiene procedures and identify food hazards
Course outcomes
Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.
Interim RSA and RCG certification that allows you to work immediately in liquor and gaming venues across NSW, before applying for competency card
Knowledge of regulations and legislation around liquor and gaming responsibilities
Strong pathways to continue your studies
Suitability
Is this course right for you?
Entry requirements
This course requires evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol.
That you are at least 16 years of age as evidenced by a copy of your photo identification
Completion requirements
During your study you'll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Photo identification to generate your RSA and RCG interim certificates
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
An interest in working in the hospitality industry
The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Important information
You must be at least 16 years old on the date of your enrolment in this course. This is based on industry and training guidelines. But please note that you will not be able to be employed in the liquor and gaming industry until you are 18.
If you are under the recommended age and still want to enrol in this course, or you need help preparing for study, contact us about your options.
We tailor our courses to meet local community needs, so some campuses may have extra entry requirements. Check your preferred location for details. Need help preparing? Contact us for support.
Find Your Fit
This simple tool guides you to a suitable course level based on your foundation skills and confidence.
Pathways
Future career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: barista, bartender, kitchenhand, games attendant and waitress/ waiter.
Licensing
This course includes units with licensing requirements that are regulated by Liquor and Gaming NSW. Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) and Responsible Conduct of Gaming (RCG) certificates are required for workers in licensed venues in NSW. Upon successful completion of the Statement of Attainment in Hospitality Start Up, you will be issued with interim certificates for these qualifications. You will need to present these certificates at Service NSW with 100 points of ID within three months to receive your RSA and RCG competency cards. It's important to note that while you can undertake these units to become job-ready, you will not be able to serve or sell alcohol until you are 18 years old. Recognition of NSW RSA and RCG competency in other jurisdictions Legislative requirements differ across borders. Check with the relevant state or territory authority to see if your NSW RSA and RCG competency is recognised.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study0 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Statement of Attainment in Hospitality Start Up does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study0 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
The Statement of Attainment in Hospitality Start Up does not have any post-graduate courses.
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Learn core skills that prepare you for opportunities in your chosen field.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
Units
Units taught in this course
Core units - 4
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Prepare and serve espresso coffeeSITHFAB025
Provide responsible gambling servicesSITHGAM022
Use hygienic practices for food safetySITXFSA005
Provide responsible service of alcoholSITHFAB021
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