It depends on which state you’re in.

If you’re doing your RSA in NSW, you need to bring 100 points of ID on the day. This means a combination of original documents, like your passport, driver’s licence, Medicare card, or bank card, that add up to 100 points.

For all other states (VIC, QLD, WA, SA, NT, ACT, and TAS), it’s much simpler. You just need a valid photo ID, like a driver’s licence or passport. No points system required.

You’ll also need a USI (Unique Student Identifier) to receive your certificate regardless of where you are. You can get one for free at usi.gov.au in a couple of minutes if you don’t have one already.

The RSA course runs for 7 hours and is completed in a single day. The day covers everything you need to know about responsible alcohol service, including legal requirements, harm minimisation, and how to handle difficult situations. It’s a full day of training, so make sure you’re free for the entire session.

It depends on where you got certified. In NSW, your RSA competency card expires and you’ll need to go through the renewal process with Liquor & Gaming NSW to keep working legally.

In Victoria and the ACT, your certificate is valid for 3 years. After that, you’ll need to do a refresher course to renew it.

In Queensland, WA, South Australia, and Tasmania, your RSA certificate doesn’t expire once you have it.

In the Northern Territory, you’ll need to renew every 3 years.

Yes, in most cases. The course is based on the national unit of competency SITHFAB021, which is recognised across Australia.

However, some states have their own additional requirements or bridging courses before you can work there. If you’re planning to work interstate, it’s worth checking with the relevant liquor authority in that state to confirm exactly what’s needed before you start.

If you don’t pass the assessment on your first attempt, you’ll have the opportunity to redo it. Our trainers are there to support you throughout the day, so if you’re struggling with any part of the material, please tell us and ask for help.

We want you to walk out with your certificate, and we’ll do what we can to make sure you’re set up to pass.

To successfully complete the RSA course in Australia (SITHFAB021 – Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol), all students must have a basic level of English language, literacy and numeracy. This ensures you can understand the course content and fully participate in training.

You must be able to:

• Read and understand written course materials, instructions, and short texts
• Write basic information, such as completing forms and short written answers
• Communicate clearly in English with the trainer and other participants
• Follow verbal instructions during activities and assessments
• Understand simple numeracy, such as reading times and quantities related to alcohol service

If English is your second language, you must have a level of English that allows you to fully participate in the course. If you are unsure, please contact us and we can help assess whether this course is suitable for you.

If you require LLN assistance, please let us know before booking. We may be able to offer support, make reasonable adjustments, or recommend alternative options.