How much does an RSA course cost in NSW?
The median advertised price of an RSA (responsible service of alcohol) course in NSW is $199, across 23 approved providers that publish a price. Half charge between $177 and $228; advertised prices run from $145 to $320. Data as at November 2026.
- Median
- $199
- Middle 50%
- $177–$228
- Lowest
- $145
- Highest
- $320
- Providers priced
- 23 of 42
| From | To | Providers |
|---|---|---|
| $140 | $160 | 3 |
| $160 | $180 | 4 |
| $180 | $200 | 6 |
| $200 | $220 | 3 |
| $220 | $240 | 2 |
| $240 | $260 | 1 |
| $260 | $280 | 1 |
| $280 | $300 | 1 |
| $300 | $320 | 1 |
The Service NSW competency card fee is separate from the course price.
Most common advertised length: 1 day or 6 hours.
By region
Regions with at least three providers publishing a price, cheapest median first.
| Region | Median | Lowest | Providers priced |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Western Sydney | $175 | $160 | 4 |
| Sydney CBD & Inner | $179 | $149 | 5 |
| Newcastle & Hunter | $189 | $175 | 4 |
| Northern Rivers | $220 | $190 | 3 |
By delivery
| Delivery | Median | Lowest | Providers priced |
|---|---|---|---|
| Online | $149 | $145 | 3 |
| Face to face | $199 | $150 | 21 |
Compare the providers behind these numbers
Prices, durations and next dates for all 42 approved RSA (responsible service of alcohol) providers in NSW.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does an RSA (responsible service of alcohol) course cost in NSW?
- The median advertised price of an RSA (responsible service of alcohol) course in NSW is $199, across 23 approved providers that publish a price. Half charge between $177 and $228; advertised prices run from $145 to $320. The Service NSW competency card fee is separate from the course price.
- What is the cheapest RSA (responsible service of alcohol) course in NSW?
- The lowest advertised price among approved providers is $145. Compare what each price includes — duration, delivery and whether assessment is included — before booking on price alone.
- Does the price of an RSA (responsible service of alcohol) course vary by region?
- Yes. Among regions with at least three priced providers, the median runs from $175 in South Western Sydney to $220 in Northern Rivers.
- Is an RSA (responsible service of alcohol) course cheaper online or face to face?
- Median advertised prices: online $149 (3 providers); face to face $199 (21 providers).
- Do these prices include GST?
- Most providers do not say. Of 46 advertised prices for this course, 0 state whether GST is included. Confirm the final price with the provider.
How these figures are worked out
- Only providers that hold the unit on their scope of registration on the national training register (training.gov.au) are included.
- Each provider counts once, at its lowest advertised price for this course, so a provider with many sessions cannot skew the result.
- Prices come from each provider's own website. Prices more than five times or less than a fifth of the category median, and $0 fee-free-if-eligible listings, are excluded.
- Refresher, update and verification-of-competency courses are left out and shown separately, so a short refresher never reads as the price of the full course.
- Assessment-only courses (recognition of prior learning, skills assessments) are left out too: they are for people who can already do the work, so they cost less than the full course.
- 0 of 46 advertised prices say whether GST is included; the rest are shown as advertised.
- Figures update automatically as providers' prices change. This page reflects data as at November 2026.
Cite as: Work Tickets, “RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) course prices in NSW”, November 2026, worktickets.com.au/costs/rsa/
Guide
RSA in NSW: requirements, cost and renewal
What the NSW RSA covers, the interim certificate, the competency card, the 5-year refresher and how interstate RSA is recognised.