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 22 approved providers that publish a price. Half charge between $186 and $218; advertised prices run from $149 to $320. Data as at September 2026.
- Median
- $199
- Middle 50%
- $186–$218
- Lowest
- $149
- Highest
- $320
- Providers priced
- 22 of 41
| From | To | Providers |
|---|---|---|
| $140 | $160 | 2 |
| $160 | $180 | 3 |
| $180 | $200 | 7 |
| $200 | $220 | 4 |
| $220 | $240 | 2 |
| $240 | $260 | 1 |
| $260 | $280 | 0 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney CBD & Inner | $179 | $149 | 3 |
| Western Sydney | $195 | $150 | 3 |
Compare the providers behind these numbers
Prices, durations and next dates for all 41 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 22 approved providers that publish a price. Half charge between $186 and $218; advertised prices run from $149 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 $149. 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 $179 in Sydney CBD & Inner to $195 in Western Sydney.
- Do these prices include GST?
- Most providers do not say. Of 30 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 the category median, and $0 fee-free-if-eligible listings, are excluded.
- 0 of 30 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 September 2026.
Cite as: Work Tickets, “RSA (Responsible Service of Alcohol) course prices in NSW”, September 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.