Get qualified to legally serve drinks in licensed venues across New South Wales. Step up to the bar, use your people skills and find a broad range of work in the vibrant hospitality industry.
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Sell and serve alcohol responsibly
Assess customers affected by alcohol
Identify when the sale or service of alcohol must be refused
Use harm minimisation strategies
Understand liquor laws and compliance
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment
The mandatory qualification needed to serve or sell alcohol in licensed venues in NSW
A pathway to further study in hospitality
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
Reached at least 17 years of age so you are able to work in the industry serving alcohol at the completion of your course after you turn 18
The ability to stand on your feet for long periods of time
A willingness to do shift work
Good judgement skills
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
Our graduates go onto roles like: bartender, food and beverage attendant, cafe attendant, function attendant and restaurant manager.
Liquor & Gaming NSW regulates the liquor industry in NSW. They have approved TAFE NSW to deliver this training. At the completion of your course, present your interim RSA certificate to Service NSW to get your competency card. This permits you to work in the industry serving, selling or supplying alcohol. Recognition of NSW RSA and RCG competency in other jurisdictions: Responsible service of alcohol legislative and knowledge requirements differ across borders. Check with the relevant state authority to see if your NSW RSA and RCG competency is recognised.
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Statement of Attainment in Responsible Service of Alcohol does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
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.
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.
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