Matt
12-02-2015, 02:34 AM
So in a few weeks I'm turning 18 and I've always liked the idea of working in a bar and therefore I'd need an RSA Certificate in order to apply. It might be different in the Uk so I'm not entirely sure, but yeah over here you just have to be 18 and provide ID (I think). You can do it online too as I was talking to people at work and they both have their RSA Certificate. I think it would be a really good thing to have as it opens up quite a few opportunities (especially for a Uni Student looking for work).
Those of you who don't know what it is:
You will learn to:
Legally sell, serve and promote alcohol
Measure standard drinks and advise patrons
Assess and monitor the levels of intoxication of patrons
Sell or serve alcohol responsibly
Assist customers to drink within appropriate limits
Assess alcohol-affected customers and identify customers to whom sale or service must be refused
Refuse to provide alcohol to intoxicated patrons
Detect and prevent underage drinking
You also need it if you want to work in the following professions/areas:
Licensees (varies in some states)
Staff serving or supplying alcohol
Security staff in licensed premises or events
Airline staff
Backpackers looking for work
Clubs and societies who sell alcohol
Aged care and hospital staff
Hospitality staff serving alcohol including cafe, restaurants and bars
Bed and breakfast / hotels / motels where alcohol is served
Alcohol delivery
Wine tasting or cellar door staff
Basically I'm just interested to see how many people on the forum have theirs (or the equivalent in their country), whether or not you plan on getting one when you're old enough and/or if you think they're good things to have.
Those of you who don't know what it is:
You will learn to:
Legally sell, serve and promote alcohol
Measure standard drinks and advise patrons
Assess and monitor the levels of intoxication of patrons
Sell or serve alcohol responsibly
Assist customers to drink within appropriate limits
Assess alcohol-affected customers and identify customers to whom sale or service must be refused
Refuse to provide alcohol to intoxicated patrons
Detect and prevent underage drinking
You also need it if you want to work in the following professions/areas:
Licensees (varies in some states)
Staff serving or supplying alcohol
Security staff in licensed premises or events
Airline staff
Backpackers looking for work
Clubs and societies who sell alcohol
Aged care and hospital staff
Hospitality staff serving alcohol including cafe, restaurants and bars
Bed and breakfast / hotels / motels where alcohol is served
Alcohol delivery
Wine tasting or cellar door staff
Basically I'm just interested to see how many people on the forum have theirs (or the equivalent in their country), whether or not you plan on getting one when you're old enough and/or if you think they're good things to have.