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Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Bridging Course - Online

Class Number	6363
Delivery Package No.	249584

Short Course Description

To ensure compliance with liquor licensing laws in Queensland, all staff involved in the service & supply of alcohol will require a current Queensland specific RSA certificate within 30 days of commencing employment in this state. This On-line RSA Bridging Course offered by Sunshine Coast TAFE is a Qld Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing (OLGR) approved course.

Interstate RSA certificates

If you hold a current RSA certificate through previous interstate qualifications (aligned to unit code SITHFAB009A Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol) you may qualify for the RSA on-line bridging course. However, you must be able to supply a certified copy of your certificate before you can commence.

Important Information

Before commencing this bridging course and to ensure you are eligible to complete and receive your certificate, you must be able to provide Sunshine Coast TAFE with the following certified copies:

A current certificate or certificate of attainment for the unit THHBFB09B Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol (no older than 3 years old from issue date)

A current certificate or certificate of attainment for the unit SITHFAB009A Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol (no older than 3 years old from issue date)

You should not be doing this course unless you can provide Sunshine Coast TAFE with a certified copy of the above. You cannot pass this course unless this certificate is provided. Please note no certificates will be forwarded to you, regardless if you have completed and passed the course, unless we receive this copy.

During this course, participants will gain general skills and knowledge regarding responsible service of alcohol under Qld State legislation.

Students will also receive a Certificate for Responsible Service of Alcohol issued by the Qld Office of Liquor Licensing, Gaming and Racing (OLGR).

If you were working at a venue prior to 1/1/09 you have until 1/7/10 to obtain your RSA. If you change your employment, an RSA certificate will be required within 30 days.

Learn About:

Qld licensing regulations and law
Recent changes made to Qld liquor licensing laws
Qld fines relating to breaches of the law
Identify customers to whom service may be refused
Risk assessment
Assist alcohol affected customers
Assist customers to drink within appropriate limits
Give accurate information to customers about alcoholic beverages and types; strengths; standard drinks; alcohol percentages of a range of frequently served drinks
Assess intoxication levels
Security
Staff Training
Noise

Please note: the OLGR Certification received from this course is only valid in Queensland and has a 3 year validity.

Course Duration

On average the on-line course and assessment should take approximately 4 hours to complete. Once the course has commenced you will have 4 weeks to complete the program.

If you are not successful in completing the course you would need to contact Sunshine Coast TAFE to arrange re-enrolment, including additional payment.

On-line Course assistance

Once enrolled you will be given contact details if you require assistance with course information. Assistance will be available during office hours Monday - Friday (Qld time).

Short Course Requirements

Students must have a current, valid email address, have access to the internet and be able to commence the course upon enrolment

Award upon successful completion

Upon completion, participants will receive (2) Certificates: a Certificate for Responsible Service of Alcohol issued by the Qld Office of Liquor Licensing, Gaming and Racing (OLGR).and a Nationally Accredited Statement of Attainment issued by the Sunshine Coast TAFE. The Statement of Assessment will be for the unit of competency:

SITHFAB009A Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol

Completion of this unit can apply towards further study in hospitality/tourism related qualifications.

How Do I Enrol?

Online

Visit http://enrol.tafe.net to enrol in a selection of programs. You can also update your personal details, view your academic history and make payment on your student account. For further information on how to enrol online, check out our Student Self Service page.

Direct Enrolment

By telephone
You can enrol over the phone and we will complete all of the necessary forms for you and take your payment. Payments are accepted by credit card on (07) 5459 3000 between 8am � 5pm Mon-Fri.

In Person
Call into any of our Customer Contact Centres and we will provide you will full details of your course and complete your enrolment forms with you.
We can take payment directly over the counter using cash, cheques, credit cards and EFTPOS � Mon-Fri 8.30am � 4.30pm at the following Campuses:

Nambour 91 Windsor Road, Nambour
Maroochydore 170 Horton Parade, Maroochydore
Mooloolaba 34 Lady Musgrave Drive, Mountain Creek
Noosa 24 Cooroy Noosa Road, Tewantin

By Post
Once you have received your enrolment pack. Return your completed form including payment (cheque, money order or credit card details) to:

Customer Contact Centre
Sunshine Coast Institute of TAFE Queensland
Reply Paid 5252
Sunshine Coast MC QLD 4560

By Fax
Fax your completed enrolment documentation with your credit card details (including card number, expiry date and name on the card) to (07) 5459 3001. Be sure to include either certified copies of documents or approval for the on-line validation process to claim concessions.