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SITSS00071

Responsible Service of Alcohol

Skill Set

Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) provides you with the skills and knowledge to serve alcohol legally and responsibly in a licensed venue in Queensland.

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STUDY LOCATIONS Greater Brisbane Sunshine Coast Darling Downs and South West Wide Bay Burnett North Queensland
WAYS TO STUDY On campus
NEXT INTAKE Start date: 14 Sep 2026 Duration: 2 days View all intakes
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
SEE funded

Fee concessions may apply to this government funded course for eligible students. Learn more

$0
Full Fee

This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

$185

Course overview

Completing the Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) certificate is a mandatory requirement to selling or serving alcohol within a licensed venue throughout Queensland.

This skill set is a must if you intend to seek work serving drinks in a licensed venue such as a pub, hotel, bar or nightclub in Queensland.

Learn how to responsibly sell and serve alcohol, explore ways to assist customers to drink within appropriate limits, recognise and respect the laws regarding the sale and consumption of alcohol and develop the skills required to refuse the sale or service of alcohol.

Successful completion of this skill set will enable you to continue on to the Certificate II or III in Hospitality and legally serve and sell alcohol at a licensed venue within Queensland.

What can I do?

  • Waiter
  • Bar Supervisor
  • Restaurant Supervisor
  • Bar Attendant
  • Food and Beverage Attendant

Course outcome:

Statement of Attainment

Study your way

We know life gets busy, which is why our courses are designed with flexibility in mind. You can complete parts of your study online, at a time that works best for you.

What you will study

The successful achievement of this skill set requires you to complete the unit listed below.

  • UNIT CODE
  • UNIT NAME

  • UNIT CODE
  • SITHFAB021
    Provide responsible service of alcohol
    UNIT CODE :
    SITHFAB021
    Unit description :
    This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required to responsibly sell, serve or supply alcohol.
  • UNIT NAME
  • Provide responsible service of alcohol
Ways to study
  • You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more

  • You’ll primarily learn face to face with a teacher in one of our learning spaces such as a classroom or simulated workplace environment. Some of your training may also take place via video or Zoom. Learn more

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  • You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more

  • demo View comparison chart
  • You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more

  • demo View comparison chart
  • You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more

  • demo View comparison chart
  • You'll learn face to face with a teacher in a classroom or simulated workplace environment. You may access learning materials through our online learning management system Connect. Learn more

  • demo View comparison chart
START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Ipswich

On Campus

09 Oct 2026
1 day
v
9am - 3pm
Friday
  • Full fee: $185

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Ipswich

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

09 Oct 2026
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

1 day
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

9am - 3pm
Friday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $185

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

South Bank

On campus with some online

12 Oct 2026
1 day
v
Online theory with 1 day on campus practical 23rd October
  • Full fee: $185

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

South Bank

On campus with some online

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    20%
  • On Campus Time
    80%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

12 Oct 2026
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

1 day
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Online theory with 1 day on campus practical 23rd October
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $185

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

Online, On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

South Bank

On campus with some online

23 Nov 2026
1 day
v
Online theory with 1 day on campus practical 4th December
  • Full fee: $185

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

South Bank

On campus with some online

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    20%
  • On Campus Time
    80%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

23 Nov 2026
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

1 day
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Online theory with 1 day on campus practical 4th December
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $185

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

Online, On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Mooloolaba

On Campus

18 Nov 2026
1 day
v
Online theory with 1 day on campus practical 2 December 2026
Wednesday
  • SEE funded: $0

    Fee concessions may apply to this government funded course for eligible students. Learn more

  • Full fee: $185

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Mooloolaba

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

18 Nov 2026
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

1 day
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

Online theory with 1 day on campus practical 2 December 2026
Wednesday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • SEE funded: $0

    Fee concessions may apply to this government funded course for eligible students. Learn more

  • Full fee: $185

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Toowoomba

On Campus

28 Oct 2026
1 day
v
9am - 3pm
Wednesday
  • Full fee: $185

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Toowoomba

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

28 Oct 2026
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

1 day
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

9am - 3pm
Wednesday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $185

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

Roma

On Campus

01 Dec 2026
1 day
v
9am - 3:45pm (45 min. break)
Tuesday
  • Full fee: $185

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Roma

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

01 Dec 2026
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

1 day
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

9am - 3:45pm (45 min. break)
Tuesday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $185

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

Charleville

On Campus

10 Dec 2026
1 day
v
9am - 3:45pm (45 min. break)
Thursday
  • Full fee: $185

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Charleville

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

10 Dec 2026
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

1 day
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

9am - 3:45pm (45 min. break)
Thursday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $185

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Kingaroy

On Campus

12 Oct 2026
1 day
v
9am - 3pm
Monday
  • Full fee: $185

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Kingaroy

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

12 Oct 2026
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

1 day
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

9am - 3pm
Monday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $185

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom
START DATE DURATION WORKLOAD WHAT YOU'LL PAY

Mount Isa

On Campus

14 Sep 2026
2 days
v
8:30am - 4:30pm
Monday, Tuesday
  • Full fee: $185

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Mount Isa

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

14 Sep 2026
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

2 days
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

8:30am - 4:30pm
Monday, Tuesday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $185

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

Townsville (Pimlico)

On Campus

29 Sep 2026
2 days
v
8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday, Wednesday
  • Full fee: $185

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Townsville (Pimlico)

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

29 Sep 2026
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

2 days
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday, Wednesday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $185

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

Townsville (Pimlico)

On Campus

15 Dec 2026
2 days
v
8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday, Wednesday
  • Full fee: $185

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Townsville (Pimlico)

On Campus

  • Online Time

    How much of the course will be delivered online. 

    0%
  • On Campus Time
    100%
START DATE

The date the course starts. Apply early as intakes fill up quickly. 

15 Dec 2026
DURATION

The total length of time it takes to complete the course.

2 days
Workload

The average amount of time students will need to allocate to study each week.

8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday, Wednesday
WHAT YOU'LL PAY
  • Full fee: $185

    This is the total course fee. Read more about student loans and payment plans.

Class format

Some courses include classes at scheduled times while others can be completed in your own time.

Teacher-led, Scheduled
VIRTUAL CLASS

Scheduled online classes using video conferencing software (such as Zoom).

No
ASSESSMENT

The primary location assessments will take place. Some courses also require vocational placement.

On-Campus
TEACHER COMMS

The different ways you can contact your teacher throughout the course.

  • Phone, Email, Face-to-face, Zoom

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Responsible Service of Alcohol (SITSS00071)
Payment Options

How can I pay for this course?

No matter what your circumstances, TAFE Queensland has a payment option to suit you. If you are unsure of what’s right for you, get in touch. We’re here to help. 

Payment plan

If you have difficulty paying for the full cost of a course upfront, you may be eligible for a payment plan.

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Upfront payment

This may be the full fee for the course, or the student contribution amount if you are eligible for a subsidy or concession.

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How to apply

Direct application

If you're ready to get started, simply hit the Apply Now button on your preferred course information page and get your application underway online. 

Course disclaimer

All information was accurate at time of publication, however TAFE policies, tuition fees, available subsidies, and course content is subject to change without notice. Course commencement is dependent on sufficient enrolment numbers. Timetable information is subject to change prior to commencement and/or during the duration of your course.