SITHFAB021 Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol training (Victoria)

A Victorian RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) course provides essential training on the legal and responsible sale, service, and supply of alcohol in Victoria. To work in a licensed venue, you must complete your RSA through a Liquor Control Victoria (LCV) approved training provider, like CFT.

The course covers:

• Victorian liquor laws and your legal responsibilities when serving alcohol
• How to serve and supply alcohol responsibly to reduce alcohol-related harm
• Identifying signs of intoxication and managing customer behavior
• Refusing service when necessary
• Checking IDs correctly and understanding the rules around minors in licensed venues

When you successfully complete a Victorian RSA course, you will receive:

• A nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for the unit SITHFAB021 – Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol
• A Liquor Control Victoria (LCV) RSA certificate, which is required to work in licensed venues across Victoria

Completing an approved RSA course ensures you meet legal requirements and can work in licensed venues throughout Victoria.

A standard RSA is the nationally accredited SITHFAB021 – Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol course, which is required to serve alcohol in most states and territories across Australia. However, Victoria has additional requirements set by Liquor Control Victoria (LCV).

A RSA Victoria includes the standard national training but also covers specific Victorian liquor laws and regulations. It must be completed through an LCV-approved training provider like CFT.

When you complete a Victorian RSA, you receive:

• A nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for SITHFAB021 – Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol
• A Liquor Control Victoria (LCV) RSA certificate, which is required to work in licensed venues in Victoria

If you have an RSA from another state, you may need to complete a Victorian RSA bridging course to meet local requirements.

WA, NT, QLD have separate RSA certification requirements

The time it takes to complete an RSA Victoria (with Liquor Control Victoria (LCV) Certificate) course will differ between students. It mainly depends on existing knowledge, computer skills and the time they have set aside to complete the course. Various factors may impact a student’s training time.

The RSA Victoria courses are self-paced learning which means you can study in your own time. The course may take up to 6 hours but could be much less depending on your own prior experience in knowledge in service of alcohol. The course can be completed in multiple sittings as there are options to log in and out. Students are advised to give themselves ample time to complete the course.

CFT provides online Melbourne & VIC RSA training courses. RSA courses are available online for those who prefer learning online or find taking the course online more convenient for their schedule. Visit our RSA courses page on our website for more information.

Whether online or in a classroom, completing your RSA course with either option is just as effective. Getting your RSA Melbourne certificate through an online course does allow you to save time on commuting to in-person training programs. Online VIC RSA courses are also cheaper online than opting for a classroom course.

If you’re aspiring for alcohol service roles in Melbourne and  Victoria, you’ll require an RSA certificate from an approved training provider. CFT is endorsed by Liquor Control Victoria to provide RSA training in Victoria. Upon completion of our course, you’ll receive two certificates: the nationally accredited RSA certificate (SITHFAB021) and the Liquor Control Victoria RSA certificate, essential for positions in alcohol service in Victoria.

Completing an RSA course opens doors to various career paths in industries like bars, clubs, restaurants, hotels, event management, in-flight services, and catering. It also plays a pivotal role in mitigating issues such as intoxication-related problems, underage drinking, and drink-driving incidents.

Moreover, possessing an RSA certificate for your alcohol-serving establishment contributes to maintaining a positive reputation. Including RSA certificates on your resume or job applications demonstrates your dedication to continuous learning to prospective employers.

An RSA Melbourne & Victoria RSA Certificate is valid for 3 years. After this period, you’ll need to update your certification by completing an RSA Refresher course. This is mandatory for all licensees and staff involved in selling, offering, or serving liquor under general, on-premises, packaged liquor, and late-night licenses. To stay compliant, make sure to complete the approved RSA online refresher course within three years of your last RSA program—and every three years after that.

You can renew your refresher for free here: RSA Refresher Course| Liquor.vcglr.vic.gov.au

RSA certificates are valid for 3 years from the date of issue. The RSA certificate does not provide an expiry date so please make a note to yourself to remember to renew your RSA certificates 3 years after the date of issue. If you miss the renewal period or your certificate lapses, you can complete the initial RSA course again.

LCV RSA certificates are usually issued the same day that you are assessed as competent in your VIC RSA course. The LCV RSA certificate is emailed to the learner, in PDF form. Learners should check their inbox, spam and junk folders to find the email with LCV RSA certificate attached.