SITHFAB021 – Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol

The SITHFAB021 – Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol is a short online course designed to equip learners with the skills to serve alcohol safely and legally in licensed venues. In Western Australia, this is the mandatory training for staff who sell, supply or serve alcohol at licensed premises, and new staff have 28 days from starting work to complete it. It is suited to people working in bars, restaurants, cafés, bottle shops, and event venues where alcohol is served.

• Duration: 4–5 hours
• Delivery Method: Online only
• Certification: Statement of Attainment (no expiry in WA)
• Cost: $50 (fee for service). Fees can vary depending on your eligibility, for example if the course is part of a funded program or traineeship. Contact us to confirm what you'll pay.
• Payment Options: Credit card, direct payment

Job Opportunities

This course is suited to roles such as:

• Bar staff
• Café waitstaff
• Restaurant service staff
• Bottle shop staff
• Event staff in licensed areas

Participants are trained to apply responsible alcohol service principles in workplace and legal contexts.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements for this course. Age requirements for serving alcohol vary between states and venue types, so check the rules for your workplace if you are under 18. If you plan to work outside WA, check that state's liquor licensing requirements, as some have additional steps.

What You'll Learn

Learners gain practical knowledge and skills to:

• Check ID and verify legal drinking age
• Recognise signs of intoxication and refuse service appropriately
• Apply harm-minimisation strategies
• Communicate professionally in alcohol service situations
• Follow workplace and legal requirements for responsible alcohol service

Further Studies

This unit can count towards hospitality qualifications such as the SIT20322 Certificate II in Hospitality and SIT30622 Certificate III in Hospitality.

Assessment

• Completion of online tasks and knowledge checks
• Practical scenarios within the online learning modules

A Statement of Attainment is issued upon successful completion of all tasks.