Hospitality Courses
Hospitality Courses Australia
Build the skills for your next role in a bar, restaurant, café or gaming venue. Hospitality Courses Australia brings together RSA, RCG/RSG and food safety training led by experienced trainers.
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Registered provider
Hospitality Courses Australia · National Courses Pty Ltd · RTO 41072.
Training options
Classroom and online options vary by course and location. Check your course page for available delivery methods.
Course materials
Your training materials and resources are included.
Certification
Receive your Statement of Attainment after successful completion. Check your course page for any state card or certificate requirements.
Find your hospitality course
Browse the courses below to find the training for your role. Each course page explains the available locations, delivery methods, fees and entry requirements. Choose your state before booking, as training and certification requirements can differ.
RSA & RCG/RSG Combo
Everything you need for bar and gaming venue roles, in one course.
VIEW COMBO COURSES
Food Handler Certificate
Learn to handle food safely in retail or hospitality.
VIEW FOOD HANDLER COURSE
Why Choose HCA
Want to work in bars, restaurants, cafés or gaming venues? Hospitality Courses Australia brings your RSA, RCG/RSG and food safety training together in one place, so you know exactly what you need and can book it in minutes.
We’re a Registered Training Organisation (National Courses Pty Ltd, RTO 41072), and every course page explains the training, assessment and certification requirements for your state. You just need a couple of minutes to read and book.
Just starting out in hospitality or picking up a new skill? Our team can help you find the right course. We also handle corporate bookings for businesses training up a whole team.
Curious what training with us is actually like? Hear from our students below.
Hospitality Courses Knowledge Base
Everything you need to know about hospitality courses in Australia. Understand RSA, RCG/RSG and food safety training, choose a course for your role and learn how to prepare for training with HCA.
Which Hospitality Course Do You Need?
It comes down to what you’ll actually do. Serving drinks means you need an RSA certificate. Working in a gaming venue means you need an RCG or RSG. Handling food calls for the right food safety skills, and you need the right training if you’re working as a supervisor.
Your course depends on your duties, your state and where you work. We’ve put these short hospitality courses together in one place, so it’s easier to see what applies to you before you book. Browse our hospitality courses.
RSA: Responsible Service of Alcohol
RSA training teaches you how to serve alcohol responsibly, check ID properly, spot the signs of intoxication, and know when and how to refuse service. It’s relevant and required for working behind a bar, in a restaurant, in retail liquor, or any role where alcohol is served.
Exactly what training and certification you need comes down to your state. HCA’s RSA course pages break down your options, entry requirements and available dates. Read the RSA course guide or view RSA training in NSW.
RCG and RSG: Responsible Gambling Training
RCG and RSG training is designed for gaming venue staff to recognise gambling harm, understand their responsibilities, and know how to support customers the right way. What it’s called and what’s required both change depending on the state.
In NSW, RCG training is required for any role involving gaming machines, and the Liquor & Gaming NSW online assessment must be passed before getting an interim certificate. You can find RCG and RSG courses here, along with what’s required for each role.
Combining RSA and RCG/RSG
If your job involves both alcohol service and gambling duties, you’ll need both RSA and RCG/RSG training. You can book them together, since it’s easier and cheaper, but each course has its own training, assessment and certification requirements.
Check the dates, duration, state requirements and what’s included in the bundle before you book. See RSA and RCG/RSG combo options. Available courses depend on the location.
Food Handler Training
Food handler training covers the practical side of the job, personal hygiene, safe food handling, cleaning, sanitising and keeping contamination out of the kitchen. It’s needed wherever food is prepared, from cafés and restaurants to catering.
Check the course units and assessment requirements against your role and your local food regulator’s rules before you book. View the Food Handler course.
Food Safety Supervisor Training
A Food Safety Supervisor makes sure that the food is handled safely and supports the team through the day-to-day running of a food business. It’s a step up in responsibility from general food handling.
Day to day, that means keeping an eye on how food is stored, prepared and served, and stepping in early if something’s not being done right. See Food Safety Supervisor training and read the official requirements to find out which units or state certificate applies to your business.
Getting Ready: ID, USI and Entry Requirements
Read the course page for minimum age, eligibility, identification and any equipment requirements. Have your Unique Student Identifier ready; you can create a USI for free if you do not already have one.
You need to understand the course materials and complete the assessments. Contact us before booking if you need help with English, literacy, numeracy or other learning needs, so we can discuss suitable support.
Training with HCA and Booking for Your Team
Hospitality Courses Australia delivers training through National Courses Pty Ltd, RTO 41072. Our trainers connect course content with real workplace responsibilities and support you through the learning and assessment process.
For individual bookings, course advice or training for your team, call 1300 601 691 or email admin@hca.edu.au. Our team is available Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm.
