Responsible Service of Alcohol

Overview

Course start dates are indicative and are subject to change. Students will receive information from their teacher upon enrolment including a confirmed start date and timetable. If applicable, students will also receive information about a course induction and directions on where to go on the first day.

Introduction

The Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) is the required qualification to serve alcohol at any licensed venue in Victoria. If you need to serve alcohol as part of your job, this is the course for you.

Students will learn the laws and regulations around alcohol, and how to serve alcohol correctly so they're complying with the law.

After completing this course, students will receive a Certificate of Completion for the Responsible Service of Alcohol Program (RSA) for Victoria from the Victorian Commission for Gambling and Liquor Regulation. RSA registration will need to be updated every 3 years with the Liquor Licensing Commission. This can be done for free online and ensures the continuity of the original certificate.

Careers & study pathways

Where can this course take me?

This short course prepares graduates to work in tourism, hospitality, and catering organisations with permanent or temporary kitchen premises, and smaller food preparation or bar areas.

Further study

Achievement of this unit provides credit towards a range of qualifications in the SIT Tourism, Travel and Hospitality Training Package.

Course details

Upcoming dates and times

Attendance & commitment

General public and industry group face-to-face delivery | 6.5 hours course length | Part-time study load

Students are required to:

• Attend on campus for 6.5 hours (includes breaks) of practical training and assessment.
• Complete written assessments within one week of practical training.

General public blended delivery | 1-hour course length & pre-learning | Part-time study load

Students are required to:

• Complete online learning and learning activities (quizzes) before attending the practical class.
• Complete the theory assessment before attending the practical class.
• Attend 1-hour on campus to complete practical assessment with their trainer at the Shepparton Fryers Street, Wangaratta Docker Street, or Seymour Wallis Street campuses.

Study units

Take a look at some of the subjects you’ll be studying when you take this course.

This course requires a total of 1 unit.

Before you begin

Entry requirements

Student resources

Students must have:

• Pen and paper for on-campus delivery.
• Laptop or tablet with internet for blended delivery.
• Enclosed shoes for practical assessment.

Enrolment

Please note: Eligible individuals who wish to access a government-subsidised place, must participate in a Pre-training Review. This will consider your:

• Aspirations/career goals
• Educational attainment and capability
• Literacy and numeracy skills
• Suitability for Recognition for Prior Learning (RPL) and Credit Transfer

Skills recognition / Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

Skills Recognition is an assessment only process that may result in credits towards a part or full qualification. There is no formal training involved, although you may choose to complete further training as a result of the assessment process.

You can apply for Skills Recognition before you enrol in the qualification you are seeking. You can apply for Skills Recognition through one or both of the following processes:

• Credit Transfer for formal training that might be equivalent to a new qualification or partial qualification.
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) for people who have relevant and current skills and knowledge that they have gained through non-formal or informal learning i.e. work or life experience.

Fees and payments

Fees and costs

GOTAFE offers a range of payment options to help you pay your tuition fees, so you can get on with your studies.

Student support

As an enrolled student at GOTAFE you may access a wide range of academic support services to assist you to meet the academic challenges of your course from our Learning Support Unit.

Learning support

A free and confidential service to help you build the foundation skills you need to be successful at TAFE. Improve your english language, maths and/or writing skills; enhance your computer, exam and study skills.

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Library

Our library team are passionate about supporting students to achieve their study goals. They have subject guides, referencing help, and online resources to assist you with you assessments.

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Jobs and study options

Our Skills and Jobs Centres can assist and talk through options for courses, careers, assistance with job applications and more.

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Contingent Study Arrangements

Where a situation arises that prevents campus attendance (such as COVID restrictions, natural disasters, etc.) and it is deemed an appropriate response in protecting the health and safety of staff, students, and visitors, this course will adapt to alternative training arrangements, possibly using online methods of teaching and/or communication while students engage from home with their Trainers. Any required practical components of the course will be moved to a more appropriate time.

Whether you need support with time management, your mental health, grief and loss, a diagnosed disability, financial hardship, or any other challenge life throws your way, we are here to help.

Support for personal issues

We have a dedicated team to ensure students have the help they need with personal issues impacting studies such as homelessness, family problems & setting up payment plans.

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Disability support

Get access to the supports and adjustments you need for your disability or medical condition to be successful in your studies.

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Counselling services

We offer free counselling services to help you work through life's challenges including grief and loss, mental health or relationships.

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Koorie Unit

The Koorie Unit is a culturally safe space on our Shepparton Fryers Street Campus for all Koorie students enrolled and studying through GOTAFE, or with one of our education partnering organisations.

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Further information is provided at course induction.