Responsible service of alcohol
Kickstart your career in hospitality, tourism, or liquor retail with this essential Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) course. This makes the course essential for roles such as food and beverage attendant, function assistant, winery cellar door staff, bar staff, and liquor store employee.
Overview
Campus Perth
When Semester 2, 2026
How On campus
Your pathway into hospitality starts with an RSA.
This course is ideal if you’re seeking employment in the hospitality, tourism, or liquor retail industries. Whether you want to work in restaurants, hotels, resorts, clubs, wineries, bars, licensed cafés, liquor outlets, or alcohol delivery services, this course provides the Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certification required to get started.
It’s also well suited to school leavers, job seekers, career changers, and current workers who need RSA certification to meet legal requirements in Western Australia.
If you intend to serve, sell, or supply alcohol in Western Australia, you must complete an RSA unit. This makes the course essential for roles such as food and beverage attendant, function assistant, winery cellar door staff, bar staff, and liquor store employee.
- Identify and apply responsible service practices when serving alcohol
- Check identification and assess intoxication levels to prevent underage or excessive drinking
- Communicate effectively with customers to promote safe and responsible alcohol consumption
- Understand legal requirements and obligations under state licensing laws
- Safely and professionally manage situations where service must be refused
I have the following attributes:
- Strong communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with customers
- A responsible attitude and sound judgement when serving or refusing alcohol
- The ability to follow laws, regulations, and workplace procedures related to alcohol service
- Confidence in managing challenging situations, including dealing with intoxicated patrons
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills to understand regulations and complete required documentation
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Semester 2, 2026
Details
Course fees
| Tuition | Resource | Total fee* | |
|---|---|---|---|
| General | $32.40 | $10.50 | $42.90 |
| Concession | $9.60 | $10.50 | $20.10 |
Units and fees
Core
| National ID Unit title | General | Concession | Resource |
|---|---|---|---|
| SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol | $32.40 | $9.60 | $10.50 |
*Fee disclaimers
The fees quoted are estimates only and are for the entire course for local students enrolling on a full-time basis. Please view the full list of Fee disclaimers.
Please note fees listed include all units required to gain this qualification. If you're a continuing student and have successfully completed a lower-level qualification that is a prerequisite for this course, you'll only pay for the units that you need to enrol in, to complete this course.
Enquiries regarding fees can be made by calling us.
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