RSA Course Sydney

Responsible Service of Alcohol training (also known as NSW RSA course) is designed to provide participants with the skills and knowledge necessary to contribute to a safe, enjoyable environment in licensed premises where alcohol is served and sold.

It is required for all licensees and managers, crowd controllers, RSA marshals, volunteers as well as service, security and promotional staff who are selling, offering or serving liquor in establishments with general, on-premises, late night and packaged liquor licenses.

For those who prefer to complete the training online, Edway Training also offers L&G NSW approved RSA Sydney Online course.

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Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol

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Edway Training is approved by L&GNSW and accredited by the Australian Skills and Quality Authority (ASQA) to deliver this training course.

Our RSA training course is delivered and statements of attainment with unit of competency SITHFAB021 “Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol” are issued by Edway Training Pty Ltd (RTO No 91401).

This unit of competency SITHFAB021 is recognised in every state in Australia.

If you are travelling between states SA, WA, NT, ACT, QLD or TAS our Travel Australia plastic card will allow you to work in the hospitality industry involving the sale and service of alcohol. 

If you plan to visit Victoria, you’ll be required to complete an extra online refresher course, and we’ll assist you in arranging it.

To order a Travel Australia card, please choose your preferred option in the Available Add-Ons section when completing an online booking.

RSA Course Information

RSA course should be undertaken only if you have never done this course before or your competency card expired more than 28 days ago. If you have a valid RSA competency card or it has expired recently, you need to do a L&GNSW online refresher course.

• If you did RSA course but didn’t order a competency card and your RSA interim certificate is expired, you do not need to do a course again. You cannot work in the industry after an expiration date but you still can go to Service NSW and order your card.

• If you don’t remember when your competency card expires, you can check it on L&GNSW portal in the section “Manage RSA/RCG Competency Card“.

• If you have recently moved to NSW and hold a competency card issued in another state, please see Online NSW RSA Bridging course.

• An RSA Interim certificate is valid for 90 days after which you must use an RSA competency card to work in the liquor industry.

• Students should apply for an RSA competency card by themselves in the Service NSW centre after completing a course successfully and receiving an interim certificate. Note: no extra cost applies for ordering the competency card.

• Travel Australia Plastic Card which allows working in the hospitality industry involving the sale and service of alcohol in SA, WA, NT, ACT, TAS, QLD and VIC is available to order (additional fee applies). Please note that VIC certification requires the completion of an extra online refresher course.

• RSA competency card is valid for 5 years after that a refreshment is required.

• This course supersedes and is equivalent to the SITHFAB002 qualification.

  
  

Course details

What will you receive

Upon successful completion of the course participants will receive:

• NSW RSA Interim Certificate

• Statement of Attainment

To receive L&G NSW RSA competency card, you will need to:

• Complete the course successfully and receive an NSW RSA interim certificate

• Take your RSA interim certificate and 100 points of identification (see details on the back side of the certificate)

• Visit the closest Service NSW centre to order your competency card

• The competency card will be posted to you within 4 weeks

• You can also access your digital licence.

What you will learn

RSA training covers alcohol-related topics, such as facts about liquor industry and alcohol, intoxication, harm minimisation strategies, benefits of responsible service of alcohol, strategies for responsible service of alcohol, refusal of service and underage drinking, packaged liquor and functions.

RSA training course consists of PowerPoint presentation, class activities, videos and end-of-the-day assessment.

Travel Australia Card

The Travel Australia plastic card enables individuals to work in the hospitality industry, specifically in positions related to the sale and service of alcohol, when traveling across states SA, WA, NT, ACT, QLD and TAS.

If you have plans to work in Victoria, it is essential to complete a refresher course. We are here to assist you in arranging the online refresher course.

Edway Training will handle the registration process, and you will receive an email containing the course link. The course typically takes around 30 minutes to complete.

After successful completion of the course, you will receive an official Victorian RSA certificate issued by VCGLR.

The fees for obtaining a Travel Australia card are:

• Travel Australia Plastic Card (valid for SA, WA, NT, ACT, TAS, QLD): $25.00

• Travel Australia Plastic Card (valid for SA, WA, NT, ACT, TAS, QLD) plus VIC: $45.00

• To order your Travel Australia card, simply select your preferred option from the Available Add-Ons section during the online booking process.

Course requirements

Attendance

Participants should arrive 15 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time of the course to complete the necessary registration paperwork.

ENTRY TO THE COURSE WILL BE REFUSED

if participants arrive 15 minutes after the scheduled starting time.

LLN (Language, Literacy and Numeracy)

It is a requirement that all students must have basic English reading, writing, and understanding skills. Interpreters are not allowed for most courses.

From 1/7/25, all students must complete a basic LLN (Language, Literacy, and Numeracy) test before enrolment. This ensures you can understand the course content and get the right support during training.

To complete the test, click the Pre-reg LLN button at the top of the page.

All students enrolling in an Edway Training course are required to complete a Language, Literacy, Numeracy, and Digital (LLND) skills assessment as part of their student profile. This ensures they have the necessary skills to perform basic calculations, and to read, write, and communicate effectively in English, enabling them to successfully participate in the training and assessment process.

For further information on student support services please refer to the Student Handbook.

Identification

Participants must provide one form of photo I.D. (e.g. passport, Australian driver’s licence, proof of age card).Please note only an international passport is accepted as a non-Australian document.IMPORTANT: Student ID (eg university or college) are NOT accepted as a valid form of ID.

STATEMENT OF ATTAINMENT WILL NOT BE ISSUED

if participants do not provide a valid form of I.D

Payment

To secure your course booking, payment is required at the time of registration. You can conveniently pay online using a credit card, Afterpay, or request an invoice.