Mandatory Training

From 1st of January 2009, various legislative provisions regarding training came into force, these requirements relate to Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) and Responsible Management of Licensed Venues (RMLV) training. 

All licensees must ensure the following persons have a current training course certificate in RSA:

• The licensee (If individual)
• Approved managers and
• Any staff at the premises that are involved in the service or supply of liquor.

Staff members include bartenders, glass collectors, floor hostesses, bottle shop staff and room service staff. Staff members who were employed prior to the 1st of January 2009 will have until 30th of June 2010 to complete the training.

Any new staff members from 1st of January 2009 must complete the RSA training within 30 days. RSA training has an expiry date of three years, after this time the holder of the certificate will need to renew the training.

The RMLV training is mandatory for all licensees (if individual) and approved managers, the RMLV training has an expiry date of three years, after this time the holder of the certificate will need to renew the training.