It is so important to be able to give people alcohol without over-serving them. This means that you should be watching them, and you should be prepared to cut someone off if they start to lose control of themselves and start to be too drunk.
So get your RSA certificate today, so that you can serve in any bar or restaurant while keeping patrons in a friendly and violence free environment. The RSA Course is straightforward and easy providing you with instructional videos on serving safety.
It is a completely reasonable thing to ask when you are applying for your RSA Course certificate, and it is also something that is easy to answer, because there are so many reasons for someone to get their RSA certificate. So the first and foremost most important thing that you will gain is the ability to work in any bar or restaurant around Australia, meaning that you can expand your work opportunities to that industry, all around Australia. So if you move into a new area and are looking for work, you can look into bars and restaurants which can also be a good way to meet people and learn the area!
The RSA course will teach you to do a lot when it comes to serving patrons responsibly, and this can get you far in the night life industry, and also can help keep people out of harms way. If you complete the RSA course you will be able to identify patrons that should no longer be served alcohol, you will learn how to prepare and serve drinks responsibly, how to assist patrons in choosing the correct amount of alcohol to drink without drinking too much, and you will be able to assist customers who have clearly had too much. Being able to do these things has become standard around Australia and it is required by law that you can do them if working behind a bar or in a restaurant. So completing this RSA course will give you these bits of knowledge and skills.
In addition, if you have been looking at any of the following jobs, (they seem rather common, right?) then you will need to obtain your RSA Course certificate first (responsible service of alcohol).
The faster that you start your RSA course, the faster you will finish. The course contains clear directions on how to serve people and is fast, straightforward while allowing you to get back to work safely, as fast as possible. Even if you do not plan on working in any of these jobs soon, it can be a good thing to carry under your belt for the future!
Alcohol has many effects, that are usually negative, and so you should check out some of these sites for further information on the danger that can be present when you drink too much alcohol or you serve someone too much alcohol often. Check out some of these sites for the extra information that you may be looking for, if you want more than the RSA course will give you.
ReachOutAustralia Druginfo Alcohol and Drug Effects BetterHealth These four links to other websites will help you find out more information to do with alcohol effects and abuse. This is a good reminder of how important it is to serve alcohol correctly! Get online and complete your RSA course, this will not only allow you to work in any alcohol serving establishment around Australia, but it will also allow you to serve correctly, and take care of patrons.
If you have served too much to a particular person because they wanted you to, and they are stumbling and too drunk, the RSA course teaches you that there are several things you can do. So don’t worry, you are not alone. If you find yourself in this situation it means that you have already obtained your RSA certificate because you are working in a bar or restaurant, so you will have been trained in what to do when faced with this situation. There are several courses of action that you can take so that the patron returns home safely and does not find himself/herself in any more danger than he is already in
Calling a drunk patron a cab is probably the easiest option to ensure that they get home safely without any injury being caused under your watch. But sometimes patrons don’t want to go home because they are having such a good time in their drunken state of mind. So you need to try and convince them that they should go home, as being too drunk can be dangerous and they could harm themselves. I realize that it can often be hard to communicate and reason with someone who is inebriated, but you should always remember a few key conversation keys:
Don’t ever get angry or frustrated at them
Don’t raise your voice at them
Never force them to do anything – that will end badly!
The RSA Course teaches that if you have served someone too much to drink, and they will not go home – then your only other option is to keep them around and in your sight. This way you can monitor their drinking so that they do not leave the bar and go drink somewhere else. By doing this, you can also monitor what they are doing and you can stop them from causing any violence, because not only will that cause them harm, but it will also mean that you’re bar could get severely damaged.
This kind of drinker is bad news for your bar, and is bad news for the people in your bar. So apart from keeping them around or calling them a cab home, you could ask their friends to keep them under control as suggested in the RSA course. It’s not desirable to find yourself in this situation but if you do, you should know what to do thanks to the RSA Course. If you don’t already have your certificate and want to work in a bar or restaurant then get online and start your RSA Course today!
The black velvet is a ‘beer cocktail’ and it is often made in different ways, but there is always the original and ‘proper’ way to make it. Doing the RSA QLD course can teach you how to serve this drink safely without over-serving and can teach you how to take care of intoxicated people. But we can also show you how to increase your bar’s popularity! Check out the video below to find out how to make the elusive Black Velvet.
To be able to serve this drink in a bar or restaurant you need to get online and complete your RSA Course!
Back To the Basics – responsible service of alcohol is very important and sometimes you have to go back to the basics, both in serving drinks and serving responsibly. It is necessary to know the basics of serving properly, one of which is observing body language. You need to be able to observe people and see if they are showing signs of drunkenness. If you see this sort of thing then you need to be able to cut someone off from their drinks supply. While you may be fully focused on your job, it could be rather easy to forget to observe body language, which is the basics of serving at a bar. If you are serving in a crowded bar and you can’t keep track of patrons, then observe the ones that are ordering drinks and especially their voice. This will help you keep track of those people who are drinking a lot, and then you can save them from potential harm such as driving drunk and getting into a fight – the responsible service of alcohol course teaches that this is first priority. In addition, serving basic drinks can be the life blood of your bar, so don’t forget these basics!
With all the flavored liqueurs and liquors available these days, one sometimes forgets that there are a lot of great classic recipes. Old Fashioned Whiskey Cocktail Ingredients 14 ml simple syrup 2 dashes of Angostura Bitters 44 ml Bourbon or Rye Fill highball glass w/ice.Combine bitters and syrup, stir until some ice has melted add Bourbon or rye, continue stirring until well chilled. Garnish w/lemon twist. ManhattanIngredients 44 ml Rye ½ Sweet Vermouth 1 dash of Angostura Bitters Combine all ingredients in Glass half of Boston shaker, stir and strain into chilled cocktail glass, garnish w/maraschino cherry. Mint Julip Ingredients 72 ml Bourbon 4 sprigs of mint 14 ml simple sugar 29.5 ml water Muddle together in a Collins glass, mint, syrup and water. Fill w/ice and add Bourbon, garnish w/mint sprig. Mai-Tai Ingredients 29.5 ml Light Rum 29.5 ml Gold Rum ½ Orange Curacao 14 ml Orgeat 14 ml Lime Juice Shake w/ice, serve in old fashioned glass, garnish w/ skewered pineapple, cherry and mint sprig.
So try out these recipes, but don’t get too involved in these new recipes and forget to monitor the activity of people in your bar or it may lead to harm on their behalf. The Responsible Service of Alcohol teaches that this is always the first priority, and you should never forget the basics – so always remember not to over serve people.
Garnishing drinks is very important when working at a high class bar or restaurant – but working in these establishments is something that you can only do when you have obtained your RSA certificate! Many bars only offer olives, citrus wheels and maraschino cherry garnishes, but there are endless possibilities for garnishing a drink.
This video offers several different techniques on making colorful garnishes. A tip for making the rose work for a drink is to use a long skewer and Spanish olives on either side to lock it in place. These would make great garnishes for Bloody Maries. You can also make strawberry roses using that same technique, as with the tomato. Again, remember that you cannot indulge in making these new garnishes at a bar unless you have your RSA certificate.
This video shows different ways to use citrus fruit peel. The bartender offers tips on making twists ahead of time.
Flowers add a tropical or elegant feel, remember that some flowers are not edible and can be toxic. Here is a list of flowers that are ok to use for garnish. hibiscus, orchids, lavender, lilac, violets, rose petals, day lilies, cornflower, chamomile, citrus blossoms, fuchsia, gardenia, honeysuckle, impatients, jasmine, marigold, pineapple guava, snap dragon, sunflowers, (Make very certain that the flowers that you use to garnish are edible, before using them.) Topping the drink with a sprinkle of spice adds a visual, as well as, flavorful dimension to any drink, which is sure to bring customers into the bar. Having your RSA certificate means you will be able to serve safely and correctly. paprika, cinnamon, chili powder, black pepper, nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon sticks, vanilla beans Chocolate is a wonderful garnish for sweet or creamy drinks. It can be added to banana, strawberry, cherry, raspberry, orange, coffee, vanilla, butterscotch, mint and coconut flavored drinks. White chocolate is also a great choice for garnish. Drinks can be dusted, rimmed, topped and drizzled with many forms of chocolate. chocolate shavings, chocolate syrup, chocolate chips, cocoa powder, chocolate coins, chocolate orange slices, candy coated chocolate pieces Vegetables can help a plain, ordinary drink transform into an extraordinary drink for a wearisome patron. A little imagination, a skewer and a paring knife can go a long way. baby carrots and corn, cucumbers, radishes, onions, chives, celery, cherry tomatoes, tomato wheels, banana peppers, chili peppers, bell peppers, jalapeno peppers, spinach Fruit is the obvious choice for garnish, like citrus and strawberries, but have you considered these? avocado, grapes, fresh pitted cherries, pineapple, star fruit, melon (watermelon, cantaloupe, honeydew…) , banana, peach, pear, apple (dipped in lemon to keep from browning), kiwi, mango, fresh berries, peeled segments of Mandarin orange Sweets make a yummy drink that much more inviting. Try these with your next decadent creation. Simply top a drink with whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream or sherbert (for something for the treats to rest on and not fall to the bottom) and garnish. But more important than having a proper garnish is always serving correctly, and that means legally! As your RSA certificate dictates you have to do! Cookies, marshmallows, caramel syrup, candies (red hots, Pop Rocks, rock candy on a skewer, M&M minis, chocolate covered fruit pieces…), sprinkles, colored sugar, peanut butter cups, lollipops, candy canes and sticks Mint sprigs can be tucked into fruit roses for a “foliage” effect. Skewers can be used in glasses or across the rim. Large pieces of fruit can be cut into any shape, such as pineapple or mango. Grapes, cherry tomatoes, and cherries can be etched and alternating segments of peel can be removed for a striped look. Always remember that to be able to engage in any of these drink making activities in a bar, you need to first obtain an RSA Certificate online, which is a straightforward and simple process. So start the Responsible Service of Alcohol process today!
It is easy to learn a single drink mix, but where can you get information on more if you want it? It is easy, if you have ever searched through playlists on YouTube, then help is not far away. This playlist gives you information on how to make fifty different drink mixes in your bar or restaurant, so check it out! An example of the mixes given is seen below, as the first video of the playlist. Remember though, to make any of these and be paid for it, you need to get your RSA Certificate today!
These drink mixes can be very interesting, but you are missing out on the fun unless you have completed your RSA course. So get online and see how fast and simple the process can be!
A Daiquiri can be really fun when made in a bar or at a party, so check out these recipes to learn how to make them! This is not something that is not taught in the RSA course but it can bring customers into your bar! Of course, only after you’ve obtained your RSA Certificate.
Banana Daiquiri
Ingredients ½ light rum ½ spiced rum ½ shot triple sec 1 ½ sweetened lime juice 1 medium banana, mashed Add all ingredients w/ice, blend until smooth. Serve in champagne flute, garnish with maraschino cherry.
Apple Daiquiri
Ingredients 1 ½ shot light rum 1 shot apple schnapps 1 shot triple sec 88 ml apple sauce 29 ml apple juice Combine in blender w/ice and blend. Serve in Hurricane glass with lemon wheel garnish.
Champagne Daiquiri
Ingredients 1 shot of light rum ½ shot triple sec 44 ml champagne 29 ml orange juice 3 whole strawberries Combine rum, orange juice, triple sec and strawberries in blender w/ice. Add champagne and pulsate 3 or 4 times serve in champagne glass.
Bitters Bitters fall into a class of alcoholic drinks called digestifs. Usually had after a heavy meal for a pick-me-up, digestifs are also added to other drinks to flavor them. It is important you know these drinks so your bar is more popular, but get your RSA Certificate first! An Old-Fashioned Ingredients 2 shots of aged whiskey, rum or gin
15 ml simple syrup 2 dashes of bitters Serve in rocks glass over a few ice cubes, stir until a bit of the ice has melted and mixed well with the alcohol. Rim with twist of lemon and garnish. Rum Runner Ingredients 1 and ½ shot gin 29 ml fresh lime juice 29 ml pineapple juice 1 tsp simple syrup 1 dash of bitters Shake with w/ice and strain over ice filled, salt rimmed rocks glass. Clubhouse Cocktail Ingredients 45 ml dry gin 29 ml dry vermouth 29 ml sweet vermouth 1 dash bitters Stir with ice and strain into a VERY chilled cocktail glass. Garnish with olive or onion. Good Morning After Ingredients 29 ml gin 15 ml sweet vermouth 15 ml dry vermouth 29 ml orange juice 1 dash orange bitters Shake w/ice strain into chilled cocktail glass.