Melbourne Tech Institute RTO #45799 
Northern Territory · SITHFAB021 · Nationally recognised
Your NT RSA, done on your phone.
The nationally recognised RSA course (SITHFAB021) — short videos, tap-to-answer questions, open book. Work at your own pace and get your Statement of Attainment for SITHFAB021.
- Includes a Northern Territory law section
- $59, no extras
- Tap-to-answer, plus two short written answers
The Northern Territory rule
Serving alcohol in the NT? You need an RSA within 7 days.
The NT Government says staff must complete an RSA course within 7 days of starting work at a licensed premises. That covers anyone who works in a bar, pub, restaurant, club or any venue that serves alcohol, sells or supplies alcohol, or supervises staff serving alcohol.
Source: NT Government — Responsible service of alcohol (RSA) (opens in a new tab), checked 22 October 2026.
How it works
Four steps, all online
- 01
Enrol in 2 minutes
Your name, email and mobile. Pay $59 by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. Your sign-in link arrives by email straight away.
- 02
Watch and tap
Nine short modules on liquor law, including the Northern Territory, and real bar situations. Open book, unlimited retries — every answer you get right is banked.
- 03
Write it in your own words
The final assessment uses sample venue scenarios, then two short written answers about what you'd say to a customer, and a tick to confirm it's your own work.
- 04
Get your certificate
Your assessor signs off, and with your USI on file we email your Statement of Attainment for SITHFAB021.
What you'll learn
Includes a Northern Territory section
The national RSA content, plus the duties NT staff meet under the Liquor Act 2019 — refusing service, removing people and the Banned Drinker Register — checked against the NT Government’s pages in October 2026.
- 1Why RSA existsThe harm, the community and the law’s purpose.
- 2Liquor law for bar staffThe national principles, plus a Northern Territory section on the Liquor Act 2019.
- 3Proof of age and minorsAcceptable ID, digital licences, and spotting fakes.
- 4Drinks and standard drinksPour sizes, strengths and giving good information.
- 5Helping people drink within limitsFood, water, pacing and responsible promotions.
- 6Spotting intoxicationEarly signs, drug effects and when to act.
- 7Refusing service, asking someone to leaveThe words to use, and staying safe.
- 8Takeaway, online orders and deliveryBottle shops, ID checks and the Banned Drinker Register.
- 9Final assessmentReal venue scenarios, then two short written answers.
Why Melbourne Tech Institute
Straightforward, and properly recognised
$59, and that's it
No certificate fee, no card fee, no re-sit fee. What you see is what you pay.
Made for your phone
Short videos and taps, not long reading. Stop and pick up where you left off, any time.
A real RTO
RTO #45799, on the national register. SITHFAB021 is on our scope. Check us on training.gov.au (opens in a new tab).
People who pick up
Stuck? Call 1300 931 628 or reply to any email from us, and a person helps.
For work in the Northern Territory
This page is for the Northern Territory and teaches Northern Territory law. Working in Queensland? See the Queensland RSA course. NSW, Victoria and the other states have their own RSA rules, so an RSA for another state is a different course. Working in Victoria or NSW? Our course isn’t available there yet, but you can register your interest and we’ll email you the day it opens. Not sure? Call 1300 931 628.
Need Food Safety Supervisor too? Get both for $169.
Many pubs, clubs and cafés need both. RSA ($59) plus our nationally recognised Food Safety Supervisor course ($129) is $188 separately — $169 together, save $19. One payment, both courses online.
Get both — $169 About Food Safety Supervisor →Northern Territory RSA — your questions answered
Is this RSA course accepted in the Northern Territory?
Licensing NT’s RSA page says licence holders should only accept certificates issued by a recognised training organisation (RTO) registered to deliver RSA training, and that this includes certificates from outside the NT. The current course code is SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol. Melbourne Tech Institute is RTO #45799 and SITHFAB021 is on our scope — you can check us on training.gov.au. Licensing NT does not approve individual providers, so we don’t claim its approval. Read the NT Government page.
How soon do I need it after starting a job?
The NT Government says staff must complete an RSA course within 7 days of starting work at a licensed premises.
Does a certificate from outside the NT expire there?
The NT Government says someone who got their RSA interstate may not realise their certificate is no longer valid after 3 years in the NT. To stay compliant they can complete a free refresher course on the NT refresh RSA website, and the refresher must be completed every 5 years. Read the NT Government page.
How much does it cost?
$59, all in. No card fee, no re-sit fee, no certificate fee. The knowledge checks are open book with unlimited retries, and if one of your final written answers is missing something your assessor simply asks you to add to it.
Is there a money-back guarantee?
You have 30 days from enrolling. If you’re not satisfied, email [email protected] and tell us what went wrong — we’ll refund you in full, and we process it within 72 hours. No admin fee, no cancellation fee, and no form to fill in.
How long does it take?
It’s self-paced — do it in one sitting or spread it over a few days. There are nine short modules; the presenter videos add up to about 45 minutes, and everything is tap-to-answer except two short written answers at the end.
Does the course cover Northern Territory law?
Yes. Alongside the national RSA content it includes a Northern Territory section on your key duties under the Liquor Act 2019: refusing service to an intoxicated person, refusing service to anyone on the Banned Drinker Register, and removing people who are violent, quarrelsome or disorderly.
What is the Banned Drinker Register?
The NT Government says anyone buying takeaway alcohol must show approved ID, and staff use it to check whether the person is on the Banned Drinker Register (BDR). It says someone on the BDR is not allowed to buy, keep or drink alcohol in the NT, takeaway included. Read the NT Government page.
How long does it take?
It’s self-paced — do it in one sitting or spread it over a few days. There are nine short modules; the presenter videos add up to about 45 minutes, and everything is tap-to-answer except two short written answers at the end.
Can I do it on my phone?
Yes. The whole course works on a phone, and the two short written answers at the end are easy to type on a phone. A computer works just as well.
When do I get my certificate?
Once your assessor has signed off your results and your USI (Unique Student Identifier) is on file, we issue your Statement of Attainment for SITHFAB021 and email it to you.
I work in Queensland, NSW, Victoria or another state. Is this the right course?
This page is for work in the Northern Territory. Working in Queensland? See our Queensland RSA course. NSW, Victoria and the other states have their own RSA rules, so this isn’t the right course there for now. Working in Victoria or NSW? Our course isn’t available there yet, but you can register your interest and we’ll email you the day it opens. Call us on 1300 931 628 if you’re not sure.
Do I need a USI?
Yes — every nationally recognised course in Australia needs one. If you don’t have one, it takes about five minutes, free, at usi.gov.au, and you can add it after you start.
I also need a Food Safety Supervisor certificate. Do you do that?
Yes — our Food Safety Supervisor course is $129, 100% online and nationally recognised. Many pubs, clubs and cafés need both, so you can get both for $169 (save $19).
Get your NT RSA sorted today.
$59, on your phone, at your own pace. Nationally recognised SITHFAB021.