Responsible service of alcohol, usually abbreviated to RSA, is a requirement for anyone who wishes to serve alcohol in a bar, restaurant, casino, liquor store or any other licensed premises in the Northern Territory or throughout Australia.
ICAE delivers RSA Online for only $50 or alternatively you can visit our Darwin offices to pick up a printed Responsible Service of Alcohol Assessment pack. For help signing up for our online RSA please see our Online RSA Sign Up Instructions.
Our RSA Course
ICAE’s RSA course covers all the standards required to acheive competance in the Nationally Accredited Responsible Service of Alcohol unit of competance (SITHFAB009A).
Components of ICAE’s Responsible Service of Alcohol Course
The Benefits of RSA
This section details why the Australian Government requires all persons serving alcohol on a licensed premises to have RSA.
Alcohol Facts
This section provides students with some basic facts about alcohol, its effects on the body and some detail about standard drinks.
Legislation
Local and federal legislation is a major part of responsible alcohol service. This section covers liability, service of minors and legal issues that affect patrons and staff working at licensed establishments.
Care of Patrons
Patron care is of the utmost important when providing responsible liquor service. This section covers identifying and defining intoxication, drink spiking and how to deal with intoxicated patrons.
NT Liquor Act
This section identifies key sections of the NT Liquor Act including inspections, service and conditions of license.
Identification
Patrons must require identification to be able to buy alcohol and this section covers the requirements surrounding identification.
Katherine District Special Legislation
To help minimise the risk associated with irresponsible alcohol consumption in certain regions the Northern Territory Government has implemented “Liquor Supply Plans” and “Liquor Accords. This section covers the legislation involved and the steps required to maintain compliance with this legislation.
Supplementary RSA Information
As well as the important information above, ICAE’s training material goes above and beyond with a selection of charts, tables, supporting documentation and legislature to ensure RSA students gather all applicable knowledge need to provide responsible service of alcohol.
State and Territory Liquor Licensing Bodies
ICAE’s RSA is accredited in the Northern Territory and at the time of publishing this information it is also valid in South Australia and Western Australia. From time-to-time states and territories amend liquor licensing legislation, therefore ICAE recommends persons working in a liquor service position stay up-to-date with the following liquor commission websites.
Northern Territory Liquor Commission
New South Wales Liquor Commission
Western Australia Liquor Commission