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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