RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) – Tasmania
RSA Tasmania Online Course
Complete SITHFAB021 – Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol online with The Imperial College of Australia, an RTO registered with Tasmania’s Commissioner for Licensing to deliver approved RSA training.
- 100% online and self-paced
- Approximately 6 hours
- Nationally recognised training
- Qualified trainer support
- Tasmania-specific course content
- Digital Statement of Attainment
Get ready to serve alcohol responsibly
RSA training develops the knowledge and practical skills needed to sell, serve and supply alcohol responsibly in licensed venues.
The Imperial College of Australia is listed by the Tasmanian Government as an approved online RSA training organisation. Our course delivers the current nationally recognised unit SITHFAB021 and includes content relevant to Tasmania’s liquor laws.
Who should enrol?
- Bartenders and bar staff
- Waitstaff and restaurant employees
- Hotel, pub and café staff
- Bottle shop attendants
- Club, event and function staff
- Supervisors of employees serving alcohol
- People preparing for hospitality work in Tasmania
- Liquor licence holders requiring approved Tasmania-specific training
Flexible, recognised and fully supported
Study from anywhere and complete your training around work, family and other commitments.
Study online
Access learning and assessment through a secure online platform using a suitable device and reliable internet.
Tasmania approved
Imperial College is registered with Tasmania’s Commissioner for Licensing to deliver approved RSA training online.
Recognised outcome
Receive a nationally recognised Statement of Attainment for SITHFAB021 after successful completion.
Trainer support
Qualified trainers are available to assist with learning, assessment and course-related questions.
Tasmania RSA at a glance
| Unit | SITHFAB021 – Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol |
|---|---|
| Course fee | $59 |
| Delivery | 100% online and self-paced |
| Indicative duration | Approximately 6 hours; individual completion times may vary |
| Assessment | Online knowledge and scenario activities plus practical demonstration of RSA skills |
| Outcome | Digital Statement of Attainment for SITHFAB021 after successful completion |
| Provider | The Imperial College of Australia – RTO 121966 |
| Entry requirements | No formal prerequisites. Learners need suitable English, digital access, valid identification and a USI. |
What you will learn
- Legal responsibilities when selling or serving alcohol
- Responsible service practices and harm minimisation
- How to recognise signs of intoxication
- When and how to refuse service appropriately
- How to check acceptable evidence of age
- How to identify minors and prevent secondary supply
- How to communicate with customers in difficult situations
- How to follow workplace policies and Tasmania liquor requirements
Demonstrate practical RSA skills
The course includes knowledge-based and scenario assessment activities. Learners must also provide evidence of practical performance, including responding appropriately to common responsible-service situations.
A Statement of Attainment is issued only after identity and USI requirements are satisfied and all learning and assessment requirements have been successfully completed and assessed as competent.
Complete your Tasmania RSA in five steps
Enrol online
Complete the online enrolment process and pay the $59 course fee.
Access training
Log in to the online platform and work through the learning materials.
Complete assessment
Submit all required knowledge, scenario and practical assessment evidence.
Receive your outcome
After successful completion, receive your digital Statement of Attainment.
Training suited to Tasmania licensed premises
Tasmania recognises approved RSA training for people selling and serving liquor. Requirements differ depending on whether a person is a staff member or a liquor licence holder.
Staff selling or serving liquor
Tasmania recognises nationally accredited RSA units, including SITHFAB021, for staff who sell or serve liquor, subject to current regulatory requirements.
Liquor licence holders
Licence holders should complete a course delivered by an RTO approved by Tasmania’s Commissioner for Licensing and containing Tasmania-specific legal content and practical assessment. Imperial College is listed as an approved provider.
Regulatory requirements may change. Learners and employers should check current requirements with Tasmania’s Department of Treasury and Finance, Liquor and Gaming.
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Start your Tasmania RSA online
Only $59. Online, self-paced and supported by qualified trainers.
The Imperial College of Australia · RTO 121966
