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Depending on the state, those living in

Australia who would like to start a job as

a bottle shop cashier or become a

barman are going to need an RSA

(Reasonable Service of Alcohol)

certificate.

For the uninitiated, an RSA certificate is

required by certain state in Australia in

order to perform certain jobs that require

handling of alcohol. The purpose of the

RSA certificate is to lessen the harm

caused by alcohol abuse.

An RSA certificate is provided to the

state and is the proof that the holder has

completed the coursework and training

needed to sell and handle alcohol

responsibly. Among other things, the

certificate states that the holder can

service alcohol responsibly as well as

assist customers to drink within the

appropriate limits.

Ideally, holders of an RSA certificate

should be able to assess inebriated

customers and determine whether

further alcohol should be served to them.

Those with RSA certificates also have the

right to refuse the sale of alcohol to

those they deem unfit.

Because different states and territories

have different legislation on the matter,

taking a certified RSA course provides

the course taker with the relevant info for

that particular area. Those in a

certificate program will also learn

comprehensive information about

alcohol effects and alcoholic

beverages.

Those who are certified are then able to

pass this relevant information along to

the customer. Those who are RSA

certified are trained to recognize erratic

and excessive drinking behaviour as well

as signs of drunkenness. Ultimately those

who are RSA certified will know exactly

when to refuse alcohol.

Those who enrol in a certificate course

will also learn about groups within the

specific community who may be at

higher risk for alcohol abuse. In many of

these areas there are restrictions in place

to control the supply of alcohol in these

communities and this information is

covered in detail.

Having a detailed understanding of the

rules and regulations in specific

communities regarding alcohol access

and consumption is of primary focus in

an RSA course.

It's not just the handling of alcohol that is

covered in an RSA course. Student will

learn about the industry practices that

provide the standard for drink sizes. This

information is helpful to understanding

how drink standards are calculated.

There are many online resources that

offer RSA certificate courses. These

courses can be taken completely online,

in the privacy of one's home. There are

price ranges to fit most budgets.

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