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The Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate is nationally recognised and is a compulsory requirement for anybody working in an environment where alcohol is available for purchase.
RSA Certificate training includes the topics:
Sell or service alcohol responsibly
Assist customers to drink within appropriate limits
Assess alcohol affected customers and identify customers to whom sale or service must be refused
Refuse to provide alcohol
Students undertaking this course will study the accredited unit SITHFAB002 - Provide responsible service of alcohol.
Domestic Students Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable
Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations
As this course is a legislation requirement for those serving alcohol in their workplace, it is advantageous for those wanting to enter the hospitality industry, including jobs such as bar attendant and other roles associated with the serving of alcohol.
A Statement of Attainment for Responsible Service of Alcohol Course from the Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation (OLGR) will be issued on completion of this skill set.
Course Structures
Study Mode Definitions
Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.
*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.
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Standard Course Structure
1 class for 6 hours
On-campus
Required Units
This course is available to study on-campus at the following locations:
CQUniversity Mackay City
Classes will be held from 9 am – 2 pm at the Fifth Floor Training Restaurant and will be available on the following dates:
Monday, 30 April 2018
Monday, 10 September 2018
CQUniversity Rockhampton City
Classes will be held from 9 am – 2 pm at Willby’s Training Restaurant and will be available on the following dates:
Monday, 21 May 2018
Monday, 10 September 2018