Tag: Responsible Service of Alcohol

  • RSA Online – Safety in Serving

    Get online and get your RSA Training Certificate today so that you can serve drinks in any bar or restaurant around Australia safely and with regulation.

     

  • Why You Shouldn’t Drink & Drive – RSA Course

    The RSA Course Tells You – It’s Not Worth It!

    Drink driving is never a good idea, and RSA course online agrees with the government as much as possible when it comes to this. It’s so much better to call a taxi and spend a few extra dollars than it is to risk driving (dangerously). The RSA Course allows you to learn about when a patron should not drive, and how to stop patrons from driving. Remember that it reflects negatively on you, if you allow a patron to drive home when intoxicated – so don’t think that you won’t be blamed because it was that persons choice. We present a RSA Course that gives you options and methods of dealing with these patrons in the easiest manner to avoid conflict and get them home safely. But here are just some of the options that you can choose from, when looking at stopping a drunk patron driving away from your establishment.

    Keeping Keys Behind the Counter – RSA Course Training

    One of the ways that you can keep a tab on who is driving, who is a designated driver and who shouldn’t be driving, is to ask patrons if they will hand over their car keys before entering the bar. This way, you can always see who will be planning on driving when they leave the bar. If you implement this system then you could also consider having a breathalyzer on hand in your business so that when someone asks for their keys back you can test them to see if they can legally drive. If they cannot drive, then you should implement some of the strategies the RSA course gives you to convince them not to take to the wheel.

    Observing Body Language (Another Important Part Of The RSA Course)

    Being able to read people is pretty much necessary when working in a bar, and allows you to tell who is not fit to drive. The RSA course shows you what signs to look for, and if a designated driver asks for a drink, you should always remind him of the duty that he owes to his mates. Looking for stumbling people who talk too loud is something to be aware of, and if necessary, call a cab for these people rather than letting them drive. If at any point you think that someone could handle themselves on the road even with a few beers under their belt, refer yourself back to the video below, and know that this could very well happen to them. It is always worth trying to stop a drunk driver.

    If you just go online and take the time to complete the responsible service of alcohol course (RSA Course), then you will have no issue with stopping these drivers as the course gives you all the information that you will need when looking to save a drunk patrons life.

     

  • Novelty Bar Materials and Drinks – RSA Training Australia

    RSA Training Australia – Keeping a Lively Bar Atmosphere

    RSA Training Australia presents a serious course that will allow you to be certified and work in any bar or restaurant around Australia – but sometimes you have to be able to have fun on the job, so that you can do it better. A fun bar is one that has a better atmosphere, happy patrons and less angry drunks! This is what the RSA Training Australia course primarily aims to do, because even though you may serve alcohol appropriately, you need to be able to control your patrons with good people skills and a nice attitude. Something that is sure to keep a good atmosphere, is a novelty drinks, and also novelty bar items, so here are a few.

    Novelty Drinks/Items – RSA Training Australia

    Watermelon Vodka: This can be a hit in any sort of bar – it is interesting, fun and can be a great crowd pleaser. The best part about the watermelon vodka is that it is simple and cheap to make. The recipe is as follows,

    All you will need is a bit of Vodka, a funnel and a full sized watermelon.

    RSA Training Australia teaches you how to serve alcohol responsibly, but today lets have some fun.  First you need to insert the funnel into the watermelon. Then you need to pour enough vodka into the funnel so that it sits at a stable level and slowly starts to sink into the fruit. Once the funnel is empty, then remove it, and slice the watermelon up. Whether you distribute this as a free snack or not is up to you, but if you do, it is sure to be a cheap novelty of a crowd pleaser. You could also sell it for a cheap price, either way RSA Training Australia teaches you to watch your customers to make sure they have not had to much to drink. We hope this that it will increase the satisfaction of your patrons and make your bar the talk of the town.

    Alcohol Shot Guns – RSA Training Australia

    Alcohol Shot Guns are  a cheap toy that can liven up a bars atmosphere. The small toy can be bought here and works as follows. You simply pour 41ml of your favorite drink into the gun and shoot it into peoples mouths. This could mean that patrons have more fun at your bar but could also mean that they lose control of what they drink, so always remember to monitor who is drinking what, to keep control of your bar. Due to the novelty value, you could sell these for an expensive price and therefore help to prevent over consumption.

    The Chocolate Cake Shot

    The chocolate cake shot is rather simple and gives a great chocolatey taste! All you have to do is mix lemon flavored vodka with a little bit of frangelico, then dip a slice of lemon in sugar and take a bite. Finally, take the shot and taste the chocolate.

    These are some of the novelty drinks and items you can make/use in your bar, but to be able to serve them and watch people enjoy, go online and get your responsible service of alcohol certificate, which allows your to work in any bar or restaurant serving drinks.

     

  • About RSA Online

    RSA Online is part of the ‘Urban E-Learning Company that facilitates online training in the hospitality, construction, safety and corporate compliance industries. Our training programs give up to date online information and training programs to make your life easier. Our company also incorporates the following training programs -In case you are looking to complete more required programs. White Card training online Responsible Service of Gambling Online Fire Training Online Public Service Ethics Training Online Our company ultimately specializes in e-learning and allows people to complete courses online without having to attend a training programs that can take up your days. Online learning is a viable option in today’s environment where time is limited and people need a straightforward way to complete courses.. So get online today and complete any of these courses, and if you’re looking for a fast and clear RSA course, look no further than our RSA Training online program.

     

  • The Elusive Perfect Martini – RSA WA

    A Martini Is To Be Personalised – RSA WA

    After scouring the internet for the perfect Martini recipe, one comes to the conclusion that a recipe just isn’t enough, but RSA WA (and all states) have a solution. A list of ingredients can only tell you so much, but video can explain so much more. A martini is something that can either be done in a personalized way that one bartender may do, or it can be done on a standard level. But RSA WA will teach you that a personalized martini, (so long as it tastes good) can be something that will keep customers coming back, and keep them satisfied. Remember, that RSA WA teaches responsible service of alcohol. There is a flair to the shake and a style to the stir that words can’t really describe. The Martini has a long history, and as you can see from these videos, a good Martini is subjective.

    Different Styles of Martini – RSA WA

    This one is close to the classic and shows you how to properly chill a glass. This can be good if you have a customer who is looking for a regular martini, as it gives them a taste of something a little bit different and introduces them into the world of a styled Martini. http://youtu.be/1Jq4tPutdGQ This British video shows 3 different takes on the Martini. You can take your pick of any of these, but don’t forget to try different combinations and make a Martini that is signature to your name. http://youtu.be/M2nOI_UtjqQ This video is very close to the classic recipe, including the well debated orange bitters. Orange bitters are something that is dependent on taste, so you can choose to make yours with or without them, depending on your own experience – teaches RSA WA (and all states). http://youtu.be/N9gFeGImey4 So, as you can see, the search for the perfect Martini will probably end in a debate. Dry versus sweet, bitters versus no bitters, olive versus lemon twist, everyone has their own take on this classy cocktail. But remember, that even if you like a particular martini, it does not mean that everyone else will. So try and make a drink that will impress your audience as not everyone will share your taste, as RSA Training Australia teaches.

    Get online today and complete your RSA WA (or any state) course. This will ensure that you have the right skills to work in a bar around Australia, both safely and with quality.

     

  • Mocktails – Important for Most Restaurants

    A mocktail is important in most restaurants, and less important in a bar (since not many minors come into a bar). A mock tail will mean that minors can come to an establishment with their parents and still enjoy a fun drink that is non alcoholic, so here are a few recipes presented by RSA Training Online. The Shirley Temple (Non – Alcoholic)

    Ingredients

    • 1/2 cup lemon-lime flavored carbonated beverage
    • 1/2 cup orange juice
    • 1 maraschino cherry
    • 1 tablespoon grenadine syrup

    The Lime Cola:

    Ingredients

    • 3 tablespoons frozen limeade concentrate, thawed
    • 1 slice lime
    • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can cola-flavored carbonated beverage

    Rasberry Fizzler

    Ingredients

    • 1 1/2 cups raspberry juice
    • 3 scoops raspberry sherbet
    • 1/2 cup carbonated water

    To be able to serve alcoholic drinks to parents and mocktails to their children, go online and get your responsible service of alcohol certificate to allow you to serve drinks around Australia.

     

  • Knowing When You Have Outgrown Your Bar – RSA Queensland

    RSA Queensland – The Thought of Moving On

    There are many different kinds of bars, local pubs, dance clubs, lounges, the list goes on and on, all of which have to comply by RSA Queensland (or any state) guidelines. Most bartenders start out in local pubs or small bars. They learn the tricks of the trade, on the fly, but at some point the thought of moving on to bigger and better does cross their mind. RSA Queensland asks the question, when should you start looking for another job?

    RSA Queensland – When it’s time to move on

    First, ask yourself if you are an expert on all the drinks that your bar serves? Do you know all the recipes by heart? Can you make a great Martini? Do you know how and when to use all the bar tools? Are you fast enough to keep up in a bigger bar? Have you learned all that you can from your co-workers? If you answered yes to all of those questions, then it might be time to move on. But don’t feel like you have to, because being able to serve well is something that will make patrons happy, and keep them satisfied as RSA Queensland teaches. Next, go to a bar that you would like to work at. Watch the bartender, observe their techniques and speed. Time them, order something that is difficult for you to make and see how long it takes. Ask questions about the requirements for working there.

    Matching up the previous bartender – RSA Queensland

    Then hold yourself to the same standards that the other bartender had. If it only took them ten seconds to make a drink, try to do the same. If they could pour two bottles, at once, with one hand, you should try to learn this skill and incorporate into your daily routine. If you are able to do this quickly and it doesn’t seem difficult, you may be ready to move on to a new job., but make sure you don’t overestimate yourself and make drinks so fast that they lose quality or alcohol concentration is to high, RSA Queensland teaches that this could do more worse than good. If not, do not be disheartened, finding your weakness is not a bad thing. It allows you to focus on bettering your skills and makes you an asset to your company, and it’s patrons, as RSA Queensland teaches. So jump online and get your RSA Queensland certificate online, via RSA Training online. This will ensure that you have the right skills to bar tend anywhere around Australia

     

  • RSA Training Teaches You – Shakers & Strainers

    RSA Training Teaches You to be Careful on the Job

    Your co-workers ask you to hand them the shaker, when you do RSA Training you will know not to just grab the nearest one? Next time ask which shaker they want, because this means more efficiency and accuracy, which helps you provide a better more consistent service. It all comes down to  Responsible Service of Alcohol guidelines!

    RSA Training you in different shakers/stirrers

    The Boston Shaker is a two piece set. One piece is a glass, usually a litre. The other is a larger, metal container. They are locked together, air tight, and shaken vigorously. Drinks can be strained, just by allowing the two pieces to part just enough to allow a stream of liquid to pour into a glass. The Hawthorne Strainer has a coil around it, it is made to be used with the metal half and serves best for pulpy, fresh juices that may clog any other strainer. The Julep Strainer works with the mixing glass and has no coil. Drinks that are to be stirred, should be done so in the mixing glass, you can see if the drink has been properly mixed through the glass. Also, this shaker can be used for rolling a drink. Rolling a drink is often required when a drink will end up too frothy as a result of shaking. This can, also,be done when it isn’t possible to shake, because you may have underestimated the space in the shaker, (we have all done it).

    RSA Training – Cocktail Shakers

    RSA Training, teaches that the Cocktail Shaker is a three piece set. The first resembles a Hawthorne, but is either smaller at the top or has an indention around the mouth. This is for the second piece, the straining cap. It locks into place over the mixing container. The third piece is a cap that goes over the strainer, it will either screw on or fits very tightly. Some Cocktail Shakers have pouring spouts and handles. Getting the shaker/strainer right can make the customer more satisfied, and a satisfied customer will keep coming back.  Having repeat customers is much easier and better for business then having to always be looking for new ones. RSA training teaches you a wide variety of things about serving alcohol responsibly, this is important to ensure your customers feel safe in your establishment and know that you are doing the best thing by them and your other customers.

     

  • 5 Quick Tips For Bartenders

    5 Quick Tips for Bar Tenders

    RSA Training

    Online will teach you that bar tending can be a tricky business, so a few tips can go a long way.

    1. The trick to flaming brandy is to heat both, the brandy and the glass, before you try to ignite.

    2. Buy nursing shoes, your feet will thank you later.

    3. Use superglue to mend a cut instead of band-aids.

    4. Buy a nice bar tending recipe book to keep behind the bar, like Mr. Boston’s or Big Book of Shots.

    5. When in doubt, vodka. It may not be the right ingredient, but when you can’t remember the right ingredient, vodka goes with everything. So go online and get your RSA QLD (or any state) certificate online, this will mean that you can work in any bar around Australia, make use of these tips and become a professional bar tender.

     

  • Managing Your Own Bar

    Managing a bar is no easy task, and still requires a responsible service of alcohol certificate, but don’t worry, if you are confused or unsure about something then there should always be information available for you. The first website you might want to take a look at is here, and it describes many of the problems that a bar manager will face in the process of owning a bar, it is very useful. In addition to having a look at that website, also check out the video below on some useful management tips for bars, given by Greg Clark an experienced bar manager and owner.

    So go online today and get your responsible service of alcohol certificate, so that you can work in a bar or even run one!