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Course overview

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Locations

North
Drysdale Launceston

North West
Devonport

South
Drysdale Hobart

Attendance options

Short course

Study type

Mixed Learning

Tuition fees:

Subsidised $ 180.00
Concession* $ 59.99

Additional fees may apply. For more information, see Fees, payments and other costs.

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Please note: The course overview is intended as a guide only. Not all courses are available at all locations or through all study types and attendance options. Please check Locations, Dates and Times below or enquire for further information.

Shaken? Stirred? You’ll be able to do it all! Learn all the essential bar skills plus gain your Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) qualification!

If you have an outgoing personality and like the idea of meeting people while pulling beers or pouring wine, this 6-week course is for you! Running 2.5 days per week over 6 weeks, you will get the basics of working behind a bar along with your Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) qualification - a legal requirement when working with alcohol products in the hospitality industry.

In this course, you will have the opportunity to experience hands-on training in a working bar environment, including some evening bar services. You will gain the skills and knowledge required to prepare a bar for service, take drink orders, prepare and serve alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and close the bar down. We’ve even added cocktails – you truly will have all the skills you need.

As part of the RSA qualification, you will get an overview of the service of alcohol and the law, as well as your legal responsibilities in providing service of alcohol to customers. You’ll learn how to serve alcohol responsibly and how to assist a patron to drink within appropriate limits, as well as identify alcohol-affected customers and ways to refuse to provide alcohol to those customers who are intoxicated. Importantly, this course also covers hygiene practices to follow for food safety.

If you’re looking to find a job behind a bar, or get your first taste of working in the dynamic hospitality industry, this short course is for you!

Upon completion, you’ll have the opportunity to progress to either a Certificate II or Certificate III in Hospitality, building a strong foundation for a career in the hospitality industry.

If you’re looking to find a job behind a bar, or get your first taste of working in the dynamic hospitality industry, this short course is for you!

Upon completion, you’ll have the opportunity to progress to either a Certificate II or Certificate III in Hospitality, building a strong foundation for a career in the hospitality industry.

Locations, dates & times

Campus	Date	Attendance/Duration	Study type	Apply/Enquire
North
Drysdale Launceston	15 Apr 2026 - 21 May 2026	Short course 3 days, Monday - Wednesday 9am to 3:30pm. May include some evenings	Mixed Learning	Apply on Monday 10 November 2025, 12pm
South
Drysdale Hobart	6 May 2026 - 12 Jun 2026	Short course 3 days, Wednesday - Friday 9am to 4pm. May include some evenings	Mixed Learning	Apply on Monday 10 November 2025, 12pm
Drysdale Hobart	22 Jul 2026 - 28 Aug 2026	Short course 3 days, Wednesday - Friday 9am to 4pm. May include some evenings	Mixed Learning	Apply on Monday 10 November 2025, 12pm
Drysdale Hobart	19 Oct 2026 - 27 Nov 2026	Short course 3 days, Wednesday - Friday 9am to 4pm. May include some evenings	Mixed Learning	Apply on Monday 10 November 2025, 12pm
North West
Devonport	15 Apr 2026 - 21 May 2026	Short course 2 days, Wednesday and Thursday 9am - 3.30pm	Mixed Learning	Apply on Monday 10 November 2025, 12pm

Entry Fees, payments and other costs

Your tuition fees cover the basic materials needed for your course, but may not cover items such as text books, workbooks, uniform, online learning resources or personal protective clothing. Depending on your course, there may also be other expenses that you need to budget for.

For this course, you will need to pay for the following items:

Online resource fee: $51

For courses undertaken in 12 months or less, you will be invoiced the full course fee (including any other essential fees associated with your course).

*For courses studied over multiple years, your course and other fees will be split over the years of study, with the concession fee being charged on a yearly basis. At the time of enrolment you will be invoiced for the first year’s fees. An invoice will be raised in each subsequent year around the same time as your ‘enrolment anniversary’.

Further information on fees, payments and other costs.

Recognition of prior learning and skills

It makes sense that you should be recognised for the things you already know how to do.

TasTAFE can assess your skills and knowledge based on your previous education, work history or life experience – which may help you to gain your qualification a whole lot faster!

More information on the recognition process is available on our recognition of prior learning and skills page.

Assessment methods

Assessments are designed to help you demonstrate the skills and knowledge you learn in your course and are an essential part of your training. Assessments allow us to confirm that you can perform tasks to the standard required in the workplace, and that you can meet all of the requirements of your course.

While studying at TasTAFE, you may be assessed in a number of different ways. Some common assessment methods include:

completing workplace documents
observations on the job and/or in a simulated assessment environment
quizzes/multiple choice tests
research projects
tests – written or practical
verbal questioning
work samples
written assignments or short answers.

What you will need

There are different requirements depending on the course you are enrolled in.

Generally, it is recommended that you have access to a computer with a reliable internet connection and up-to-date software, including Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat Reader. TasTAFE has computers available for student use during normal business hours, at all major campuses.

For classes, please be prepared with standard items such as: pens, notebook or paper, USB.

You may also need to bring specific equipment, tools or personal protective equipment, your teacher will let you know.

Outcome and units

On successful completion of this course you will receive a Statement of Attainment for successfully completed units.

Below is a list of all core units that TasTAFE offers in this course.

Core units
SITHFAB021	Provide responsible service of alcohol
SITHFAB023	Operate a bar
SITHFAB024	Prepare and serve non-alcoholic beverages
SITHFAB030	Prepare and serve cocktails
SITXFSA005	Use hygienic practices for food safety

Career opportunities

Waitperson bar/café/restaurant
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At TasTAFE, we understand that everyone's journey is different and sometimes you might need some extra support to achieve your study or career goals.

Whether you are at the very start of your training, returning to study after a long break, or looking to upskill in a specific area, we're here to help you to be successful in your chosen field of study, apprenticeship or traineeship.

Our student support services are available for all students, and aim to provide the support you need to make your learning experience just that little bit easier.

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TASMSS0294-V01
The Bar Necessities

TASMSS0294-V01
The Bar Necessities

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Career opportunities

Career opportunities

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TASMSS0294-V01
The Bar Necessities