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RSA and Customer Service

Provide responsible service of alcoholSITHFAB021 · Statement of AttainmentProvide service to customersSITXCCS014 · Statement of Attainment

Complete both courses through one booking. You choose your RSA date on the booking page; Customer Service is online and self-paced.

1 course dateRSA: In personCustomer Service: Online, self-paced2 course credentials
RSA
Customer Service

Two practical courses, completed in different ways

This bundle includes RSA and Customer Service. You attend RSA on a date you choose, and work through Customer Service online at your own pace.

RSA

Provide responsible service of alcoholSITHFAB021 · Statement of Attainment

Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) is the nationally recognised training — unit SITHFAB021 — required before you can sell, serve or supply alcohol in licensed venues such as pubs, clubs, restaurants, bottle shops, stadiums and festivals.

  • What you'll learn
  • Understand the liquor laws and your responsibilities
  • Serve alcohol responsibly
  • Recognise and refuse service to intoxicated or under-age patrons
  • Use harm-minimisation strategies
  • Understand the effects of alcohol
  • Understand the rules for packaged liquor and licensed events
See the RSA course

Customer Service

Provide service to customersSITXCCS014 · Statement of Attainment

You learn to communicate professionally, work out what a customer needs, and handle complaints and difficult situations.

It suits hospitality, retail and front-of-line service workers, and anyone who's been told they need the SITXCCS014 unit.

  • What you'll learn
  • Greet and serve customers
  • Work out what a customer needs
  • Communicate professionally and inclusively
  • Handle complaints and difficult situations
  • Work as a team to deliver good service
See the Customer Service course

Your course credentials

1

Statement of Attainment

SITHFAB021 · Provide responsible service of alcohol

2

Statement of Attainment

SITXCCS014 · Provide service to customers

Bundle at a glance

RSA
PrerequisitesNo experience neededJust valid photo ID and a USI
AssessmentCompleted within the course
OutcomeNSW RSA competency cardValid 5 years, applied for at Service NSW
DurationAbout 6–7 hrs
Customer Service
AssessmentOnlineCompleted within the course
RecognitionNationally recognisedAccepted in every state and territory
DurationSelf-paced

Before booking

Before you book

A quick language check is part of enrolment. You'll need enough English to read, write and understand the course. After booking, you'll complete a short language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) check in your student account. You need to pass it to do the course. Not sure? Try a practice check first. If you don't pass, you get a full refund minus the $30 administration fee.Try a practice check

What you'll need

A USI. A Unique Student Identifier.

Photo ID. A valid photo ID, uploaded in your student account after booking.

Already hold a NSW RSA or RCG? If your competency card is current, expired less than 28 days ago, or your interim certificate was issued less than 5 years ago, you cannot be enrolled in the full course again. See the renewal steps in the FAQ below, or call us before you book.

Why do these courses?

RSA

Getting your RSA opens up work in bars, bottle shops, restaurants and festivals — the law requires this training for anyone who sells, serves or supplies alcohol.

Required for

  • Bar attendant
  • Bottle shop attendant
  • Waiter in a licensed restaurant
  • Winery or brewery staff
  • Festival and event bar staff

Customer Service

You finish able to read what a customer needs, deal with complaints and difficult situations, and communicate professionally — the front-line skills hospitality and retail employers ask for.

Commonly asked for

  • Customer service assistant
  • Retail sales assistant
  • Food and beverage attendant

How you’ll train

RSA

In person

A class with a qualified trainer at one of our venues. 6–7 hours.

Customer Service

Online, self-paced

Work through the course online in your own time. There is nothing to attend and no date to wait for — you log in to your student account, go through the modules, and complete the assessment when you're ready.

Where you’ll train for RSA

Mona Vale entrance
Mona Vale · SydneyFor RSAFree on-site parking
Mona Vale Bowling Club, 1598 Pittwater Rd, Mona Vale NSW 2103
Training rooms at Mona Vale Bowling Club, entered through the club's main entrance.
More info

Accessibility

Wheelchair-accessible entrance, accessible parking and an accessible restroom are available.

Getting there

Bus stops are located on Pittwater Road near the bowling club. Use the Transport for NSW Trip Planner for the best current service and accessible-travel information.

Transport for NSW Trip Planner →

Parking

Free on-site parking is available. You do not need to register or reserve a space.

Finding the entrance

Enter through the bowling club's main entrance.

Darlinghurst entrance
Darlinghurst · SydneyFor RSA
Ground Floor, 155–159 William St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
A street-level shopfront on William Street, near Kings Cross Station. There is one entrance, with a step at the door.
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Accessibility

The entrance has one step through a standard-width door. There is no alternative entrance.

Getting there

The venue is close to Kings Cross Station, and buses stop nearby on William Street. Use the Transport for NSW Trip Planner for the best current service and accessible-travel information.

Transport for NSW Trip Planner →

Parking

There is no customer parking on site. Paid parking is available nearby at Wilson Parking and at Secure Parking in Kings Cross. Limited metered street parking may be available. Always check the signs. Parking availability, hours and fees can change, so check the operator's website before travelling.

Finding the entrance

Enter directly from William Street through the shopfront branded Edway and Training Aid. There is one public entrance.

Cafés and food options are available nearby.

Seven Hills entrance
Seven Hills · SydneyFor RSA
Unit 34, 195 Prospect Hwy, Seven Hills NSW 2147
Unit 34 in the Prospect Highway complex. The training rooms are up a staircase, and there is no lift.
More info

Accessibility

We have a ground-floor training room available for participants who require wheelchair access or have difficulty using stairs. Its availability may depend on participant numbers, so please notify us of any accessibility requirements when booking.

Getting there

Seven Hills Station and the bus interchange are nearby. Use the Transport for NSW Trip Planner for the best current service and accessible-travel information.

Transport for NSW Trip Planner →

Parking

There is no customer parking on site. Limited public parking may be available nearby, including the small Blacktown Council Car Park 72 on Hope Street. Parking limits and availability vary, so check all signs. Allow extra time to park and walk to the venue.

Finding the entrance

Look for Unit 34 and the Edway/Training Aid signage. The entrance leads to a staircase up to the training rooms.

Food and coffee options are available nearby.

What happens after you book

1Set up your student accountLog in with the details in your confirmation email and set up your account.
2Complete a short LLND checkIn your student account you complete a short language, literacy, numeracy and digital (LLND) check. You'll need enough English to take part and to pass it.
3We confirm your enrolmentOnce you've finished the LLND check, we confirm your enrolment by email. If there's a problem with your eligibility, we'll contact you directly before you start.
4RSA: Check your emailYour confirmation email shows your venue, date and time. It comes from no-reply@edway.edu.au. It usually arrives within a few minutes of booking.
5RSA: On the dayBring photo ID and your USI, and arrive 15 minutes early. Your ID is checked when you arrive, and you complete your assessment in class.
6Customer Service: Check your emailYour confirmation email shows your student account login. It comes from no-reply@edway.edu.au. It usually arrives within a few minutes of booking.
7Customer Service: Upload your photo IDUpload a valid photo ID in your student account. It's required for all nationally recognised training and confirms your identity for your certificate.
8Customer Service: Start when you're readyWork through the modules at your own pace and complete the online assessment. You have 2 months to finish, counted from the date of your confirmation email. Your Statement of Attainment is issued when you finish.

What happens after training

  1. 1RSA: Finish your courseEdway issues your Statement of Attainment, and your interim certificate follows straight away — it lets you start working while you get your competency card.
  2. 2RSA: Find your interim certificate emailYour interim certificate is emailed to you from noreply@onegov.nsw.gov.au, usually within 48 hours — it often lands in spam or junk, so search your inbox for "@one" and it will turn up. Page 1 lets you start working straight away; page 2, with the barcode, is what you'll take to Service NSW.
  3. 3RSA: Apply at Service NSWTake page 2 of your interim certificate and 100 points of ID to a Service NSW centre and have your photo taken. Page 1 covers you for work for the first 90 days, so visit Service NSW before it runs out if you're working — page 2 itself is valid for 5 years.
  4. 4RSA: Get your cardAs soon as you've applied, you can add your digital competency card to the Service NSW app — it's recognised under the law, so there's no waiting for the post. The physical card also arrives by mail within 5 weeks.

Where your NSW RSA works

Yes — your RSA training is nationally recognised, and your NSW competency card covers licensed venues right across New South Wales.

QLDWATAS*
Accepted as it is
ACTNT
Accepted, refresher every 3 yrs
VIC
Short online bridging course
SA
Own approved providers only

*Tasmania accepts it for bar staff; licensees need a Tasmanian-approved course.

Where your credential works

Your Statement of Attainment for SITXCCS014 Provide Service to Customers is nationally recognised, so it is accepted in every state and territory.

Your Statement of Attainment is the document you carry. Customer service has no licence or card attached to it, in any state.

Accepted as it is
NSWVICQLDSAWATASACTNT

Questions, answered

How do I choose my course date?
Continue to the booking page and choose your RSA date and venue. Customer Service is online and self-paced, so there’s no date to choose for it.
How long do I have to finish Customer Service?
Study at your own pace — start, stop and come back whenever suits you. You have 2 months to finish, counted from the date of your confirmation email.
What do I receive when I finish?
You receive 2 course credentials, one for each course you successfully complete.
RSA: Will my RSA be recognised in other states?
Yes — your NSW RSA training is nationally recognised. Queensland accepts it as it is, and Western Australia accepts the national unit itself — just show your Statement of Attainment rather than the NSW card. The Australian Capital Territory and the Northern Territory accept it too, but it lapses three years after you finish, so you complete a short refresher there. Tasmania accepts it for bar staff (licensees need a Tasmanian-approved course). South Australia is the exception — it only accepts RSA training from providers its own Commissioner has approved, and Edway is not on that list. To work in Victoria you'll need a short online bridging course, and you'll need to provide proof you were living outside Victoria (or overseas) when you completed your RSA. Full state-by-state details are on our Student Support page.
RSA: How long does my RSA last?
Your NSW RSA competency card is valid for 5 years. To renew, you complete a short online Liquor & Gaming NSW refresher and pay the card fee.
RSA: Can I do the RSA online, or do I need to attend in person?
In New South Wales you can choose an in-person class or study online at your own pace — the outcome is the same. Online study is self-paced and takes around 6 hours, and you have 2 months to finish, counted from your confirmation-email date. You can't skip ahead through the online course — New South Wales liquor law requires approved providers to prevent it.
RSA: Is there a minimum age to do the RSA?
There is no minimum age to complete RSA training. You must be 18 or over to sell, serve or supply alcohol. In New South Wales, if you're under 18 you can't serve even with an RSA, unless the regulator approves it.
RSA: I've finished my course in New South Wales — where's my competency card?
First, find your interim certificate. It's emailed to you from noreply@onegov.nsw.gov.au and often lands in spam or junk. Search your inbox, including spam and junk, for "@one" and you'll find it. Take page 2 of it (the barcode page) and 100 points of ID to a Service NSW centre and have your photo taken. Once you've applied, you can add your digital competency card to the Service NSW app straight away — it's recognised under the law. Your physical card arrives in the post within 5 weeks.
RSA: Do I need an RSA to work in a bottle shop, club or at a festival?
Yes. You need an RSA before you can sell, serve or supply alcohol in any licensed venue — pubs, clubs, restaurants, bottle shops, stadiums and festivals.
RSA: What do I need to enrol?
You'll need a valid photo ID and your Unique Student Identifier (USI). You'll also complete a short language, literacy, numeracy and digital check in your student account after booking.
Customer Service: Is this course nationally recognised?
Yes. SITXCCS014 Provide service to customers is a nationally recognised unit, and the Statement of Attainment you receive is recognised in every state and territory.
Customer Service: Who issues my Statement of Attainment?
Edway Training (RTO 91401). Edway delivers this course and issues your Statement of Attainment.
Customer Service: Does my Statement of Attainment expire?
No. This is a unit of competency, so your Statement of Attainment is permanent. There is nothing to renew and no refresher to book.
Customer Service: Do I get a card with this course?
No. Customer service is not a licensed occupation, so there is no card and no regulator to register with. Your Statement of Attainment is the credential, and it is the only document you need to keep.
Customer Service: Will my Statement of Attainment be recognised in other states?
Yes. The unit is nationally recognised, so your Statement of Attainment goes with you to every state and territory. There is no state licence or card to transfer.
Customer Service: How is this course delivered?
Online and self-paced. You work through the modules in your own time in your student account and complete the assessment online. There is no class to attend and no start date to wait for.
Customer Service: What do I need to get started?
A computer or tablet with an internet connection, and your Unique Student Identifier (USI). This is an accredited unit, so a USI is required.
Customer Service: Do I need any training or qualifications before I enrol?
No. There are no prerequisites for this course, so you can enrol without any earlier training.
Customer Service: How long do I have to finish the course?
Your course stays open for 2 months from the date of your confirmation email. You study at your own pace within that window — start, stop and come back whenever suits you.
Customer Service: What happens if I don't finish within 2 months?
If you don't complete the course within the 2-month window, your enrolment is recorded as not completed and your fee isn't refunded. You'd need to enrol again.
Customer Service: Do I need photo ID?
Yes. Photo ID is required for all nationally recognised training. After you book, you upload a valid photo ID in your student account as part of enrolment.

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