Can I use a RSA qualification interstate?

• Laws relating to the responsible service of alcohol vary between states and territories.
• You will need to find out what the rules are in the state or territory where you plan to work.
• If you have an RSA qualification from another state or territory within Australia you may be eligible to do a bridging course so that your current certificate is recognised. To be eligible you must meet certain criteria including making sure that:
  • the interstate RSA course must be authorised by each state or territory alcohol licensing authority;
  • your RSA certificate is not older than 3 years;
  • the qualification allows the certificate holder to work in any type or class of licensed premises; and
  • the certificate has been completed through face-to-face RSA training.
• If your interstate RSA qualification does not satisfy these criteria then your bridging course application will be rejected.
• The licencing authority in your state or territory can give you the information you need.
  • ACT: Office of Regulatory Services - www.ors.act.gov.au; 
  • NSW: Liquor Administration Board - www.olgr.nsw.gov.au; 
  • NT: Department of Business - www.dob.nt.gov.au;  
  • QLD: Office of Liquor and Gaming Regulation - www.olgr.qld.gov.au;  
  • SA: Consumer and Business Services - www.cbs.sa.gov.au/wcm/;  
  • Tasmania: The Liquor and Gaming Branch - www.treasury.tas.gov.au; and
  • WA: Department of Racing, Gaming and Liquor - www.rgl.wa.gov.au.