Do RSA Certificates Expire in Victoria? Here’s What You Actually Need to Know

You’ve done your RSA course. You’ve got the certificate. Now someone asks the question that trips up half the hospitality industry: does this thing expire?

It’s one of the most searched RSA questions in Australia, and the answer catches a lot of people off guard. Yes, your Victorian RSA does need refreshing, and if you’re not keeping it current, you could be putting yourself, your employer, or your venue at risk.

Let’s break down exactly how RSA certificates work in Victoria, what the refresher process looks like, and how to make sure you’re never caught out.

The Short Answer: Yes, You Need to Refresh Your RSA Every 3 Years

Victorian RSA certificate holders are required to complete an online refresher through the Liquor Control Victoria (LCV) website at least every three years.

When you complete your accredited RSA course, you receive a SITHFAB021 Statement of Attainment (Provide responsible service of alcohol). That qualification is nationally recognised and doesn’t vanish. But in Victoria, staying compliant means refreshing your knowledge on a three-year cycle through LCV’s online system.

Think of it like a driver’s licence. The skills you learned don’t disappear, but the system requires you to stay current. Liquor laws evolve. Harm minimisation expectations tighten. The industry moves, and your knowledge needs to move with it.

If you got your RSA three or more years ago and haven’t done the refresher, now is the time to sort it out.