Online Courses - Obtaining An RSA QLD Certificate Is Easier Than You Think

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Date: Thu, 4 Nov 2010 Time: 9:51 PM
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The tourism and hospitality industry in Queensland offers many interesting jobs. While some do not have any special pre-requisites, others do require employees to obtain an RSA QLD certificate to ensure compliance with liquor licensing laws in Queensland.

When looking into registering for an Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing (OLGR) class, you should consider one of the OLGR Queensland approved courses offered online. They are easy to follow, affordable, and extremely convenient. You can complete the course whenever it is convenient for you - even on the weekends, or late at night. This feature is quite beneficial to students who have full time jobs, or who work non-standard shifts.

Who should complete an RSA course?

In Australia, by law, employees required to serve alcohol while at work in the tourism and hospitality industry, have to obtain an RSA certificate. Therefore, if they want to work in Queensland, they will need to complete an RSA QLD course. People serving alcohol to the public have a lot of responsibility, which they should be aware of before they start the job.

Why register for RSA online?

For obvious reasons, taking a course online is far more convenient than going to a traditional educational facility. Aside from the option of completing the course whenever it suits you most, other benefits include:

•You can take the course at home. No need to fight traffic, waiting for the bus in extreme weather conditions, or circling around for a parking spot.
•You do not have to deal with annoying classmates.
•You can take breaks whenever you feel like it - not when the teacher says so.
•You do not have to complete the course all at once. Simply log out when you stop, and log back in a few days later when you want to continue.
•As soon as the course is finished, you can download your certificate, and print it. In seconds you are ready to apply for the job.

What topics will be addressed in the RSA QLD course?

An online RSA course consists of eight sections.

•Alcohol and the law
•Legal responsibilities
•Underage drinking
•Alcohol effects and concerns
•Alcohol facts
•Fines and signs
•Refusing service
•Duty of care

Each section is followed by a short assessment, and if there are not too many interruptions, the entire course can be completed in approximately 4 hours.

What other facts should RSA QLD students be aware of?

•Students who successfully complete the RSA QLD course can apply for positions in licensed bars, clubs, pubs, hotels, retail liquor outlets, as well as licensed function and event centres.
•Online courses offered by reputable educational institutes are nationally accredited.
•Australian citizens and residents paying tax can claim their educational expenses if they send in copies of their tuition receipts. Working Holiday Travellers who worked in Australia during their visit, and paid tax during that time, can apply for a tax refund before leaving the country.
•Students who do not have a printer can request to have their certificate mailed to them.
•The Responsible Service of Alcohol course is accepted by Australian airlines hiring cabin crew members.
•You cannot fail an online RSA course, because the program will not allow students to continue until they have answered each question correctly. If there are problems, certified trainers will be standing by to answer all topic related questions, and help students until they fully understand the study material. During an online course, no student will be left behind!

About the Author

Quality Hospitality International aim to make completion of RSA Queensland as straightforward as possible for those looking to work in Hospitality and Tourism. With easy to follow online courses and conforming to all RSA QLD rules and regulations, this is the easiest step to completing your RSA online.