Responsible Serving of Alcohol (RSA)
A licensee must not allow a person to serve liquor on licensed premises unless the person -
(a) has successfully completed an "approved course" - (RSA training course); or
(b) has been an employee of the licensee for, in aggregate, less than 3 months and is -
(i) undertaking an approved RSA training course; or
(ii) formally enrolled in an approved RSA training course that is scheduled to start within 3 months from the day on which the person is permitted to serve the liquor. The RSA training course is to be held within 3 months of commencing employment.
Seller and server of liquor
An "approved course" means a course of instruction or training in the service of liquor, approved by the Commissioner.
The Commissioner has determined that he will recognise:
RSA courses from any Australian jurisdiction (including Tasmania) that deliver the Australian Skills Quality (ASQA) accredited national competency:
SITHFAB021;
All previous versions (SITHFAB002, SITHFAB201, SITHFAB009A, THHBFB09A and THHBFB09B); and
Any future versions (subject to Liquor and Gaming Branch review);
RSA certification from any other Australian regulator; and
RSA certification issued by an Australian entity prior to the commencement of the national competency framework (ie. prior to 1998).
Liquor licence holder and those applying to hold a liquor licence
An "approved course" means a course of instruction or training in the service of liquor, approved by the Commissioner.
To ensure that those who have effective control for the sale and service and consumption of liquor at a licensed premises understand the Tasmanian laws in relation to the
Liquor Licensing Act 1990, the Commissioner has determined that he will recognise:
RSA courses that deliver the Australian Skills Quality Authority (ASQA) accredited national competency that are conducted by a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) approved by the Commissioner for Licensing to deliver courses in responsible serving of alcohol with Tasmanian content:
SITHFAB021;
All previous versions (SITHFAB002, SITHFAB201, SITHFAB009A, THHBFB09A and THHBFB09B);
Any future versions (subject to Liquor and Gaming Branch review); and
RSA certification issued by a Tasmanian entity prior to the commencement of the national competency framework (ie. prior to 1998).
These RTOs receive regular updates on legislation and policy from the Commissioner and as a result, participants gain the required understanding of Tasmanian legislation in relation to the sale and service of liquor.
A person applying to hold a liquor licence is required to undertake RSA training unless exempted by the Commissioner for Licensing. Exemptions may be granted for special liquor licence applicants in certain circumstances.
RSA Certificates - Liquor Licensees Obligations
From 1 October 2018, the requirement for a licensee to maintain a Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) register will no longer be mandatory.
Instead, a licensee will be required, in accordance with section 46A of the
Liquor Licensing Act 1990, to retain a copy of the RSA certificate issued to any staff member involved in the sale and service of liquor, or evidence of a staff member's enrolment in an approved course.
46A
Licensees and permit holders to ensure responsible sale and service of liquor
(1)
A licensee must not allow a person to sell or serve liquor on the licensed premises unless the person –
(a) has successfully completed an approved course; or
(b) has been an employee of the licensee for, in aggregate, less than 3 months and is –
(i) undertaking an approved course; or
(ii) formally enrolled in an approved course that is scheduled to start within 3 months from the day on which the person is permitted to serve the liquor.
Penalty:
Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.
(1A)
An applicant for a liquor permit or a permit holder must successfully complete an approved course, if the Commissioner so directs.
Penalty:
Fine not exceeding 20 penalty units.
(2)
To demonstrate compliance
with
subsection (1) or
(1A), a licensee
or permit holder must –
(a) keep such records on the licensed premises or permit premises as the Commissioner, by written notice served on the licensee or permit holder, may from time to time require; and
(b) produce all or any those records to the Commissioner or an authorized officer on demand.
(3)
The Commissioner may exempt the holder of a special licence from the requirements of this section if satisfied that it is not against the public interest to do so.
(4)
In this section –
approved course
means a course of instruction or training in the service of liquor, approved by the Commissioner;
employee
includes a person engaged under a contract for services.
Notice under section 46A
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Training organisations delivering RSA
WARNING: The following website does NOT deliver an RSA course that is approved in Tasmania:
https://rsaonlinenow.com.au/If you have undertaken an RSA course with this organisation, you will NOT be able to use that certification to work in Tasmania and will be required to complete an accredited course.
The following is a list of Registered Training Organisations (RTOs) registered with the Commissioner for Licensing to deliver courses in responsible serving of alcohol. These RTOs receive regular updates on legislation and policy from the Commissioner for Licensing. This list is made available for convenient contact for industry and public to co-ordinate and book training.
This RSA training is delivered to the student cohort only and is not delivered to the general public.
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Tasmanian Colleges |
Delivery Method |
| Guilford Young College - RTO 1129 | Classroom |
| Tasmanian Secondary Colleges - RTO 60100 | Classroom |
Updated 1 November 2017