SITHFAB021 — Provide responsible service of alcohol

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130 assessable components: 4 elements (20 performance criteria), 10 performance evidence and 95 knowledge evidence requirements, plus 5 foundation skills. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Follow the principles of responsible service of alcohol.

1.1Identify the provisions of relevant state or territory legislation, licensing requirements, house policy and responsible service of alcohol principles.
1.2Where appropriate, request and obtain acceptable proof of age prior to sale or service.
1.3Provide accurate information to customers on alcoholic beverages according to organisation or house policy and government legislation.
1.4Assist customers with information on a range of non-alcoholic beverages available for purchase.
1.5Identify issues related to the sale or service of alcohol to different types of customers, especially those at risk.

2 Assist customers to drink within appropriate limits.

2.1Use knowledge of industry requirements and professional standards to determine the volume for standard drinks or samples.
2.2Use a professional manner to encourage customers to drink within appropriate limits.
2.3Identify erratic drinking patterns as an early sign of possible intoxication and take appropriate action.
2.4Monitor emotional and physical state of customers for signs of intoxication and signs of illicit or other drug use.
2.5Where appropriate, offer food and non-alcoholic beverages in accordance with house policy.
2.6Decline requests for alcohol to be dispensed in a manner that is irresponsible and advise customers of the reasons for the refusal.

3 Assess alcohol affected customers and identify those to whom sale or service must be refused.

3.1Assess intoxication levels of customers using appropriate methods.
3.2Identify factors that may affect individual responses to alcohol.
3.3Identify customers to whom sale or service must be refused according to state and territory legislation.

4 Refuse to provide alcohol.

4.1Refuse sale or service in a professional manner, state reasons for the refusal, and where appropriate point out signage.
4.2Provide appropriate assistance to customers when refusing service.
4.3Where appropriate, give customers a verbal warning and ask them to leave the premises according to organisational or house requirements, the specific situation, and provisions of state or territory legislation and regulations.
4.4Use appropriate communication and conflict resolution skills to handle difficult situations.
4.5Refer difficult situations beyond the scope of own responsibility to the appropriate person.
4.6Promptly identify situations that pose a threat to the safety or security of colleagues, customers or property, and seek assistance from appropriate colleagues according to organisational or house policy.

Performance evidence

interpret the relevant legal requirements for responsible sale or service of alcohol for the local state or territory law
source and explain two organisational or house policies and procedures that must be followed for the responsible sale or service of alcohol
outline at least three early indicators of intoxication and outline suitable intervention strategies to prevent intoxication
outline the procedure to refuse sale or service of alcohol and assist each of the following groups of intoxicated customers:
those in emotional or physical distress
those with no food consumption during extended service of alcohol
those who appear to be under the effect of illicit substances or other drugs
interpret organisational or house requirements and outline appropriate communication and conflict-resolution skills to be used when asking the following different intoxicated customers to leave the premises:
one compliant customer
one difficult customer refusing to leave.

Knowledge evidence

public interest reasons for implementing responsible service of alcohol (RSA) practices:
alcohol related harms and the benefits of RSA for the wider community
ways of assessing intoxication:
observing changes in behaviour
observing emotional and physical state
monitoring drink purchases
customers to whom sale or service should be refused according to house policy and state and territory legislation:
minors and those purchasing on behalf of minors
intoxicated persons
impact of excessive drinking on:
local neighbourhood and community
hospitality venues and the liquor industry
premises and staff
other customers
particular groups of customers who are at heightened risk:
people affected by the consumption of illicit and other drugs
pregnant women
young people
physical and mental health of individuals who drink to excess
productivity of individuals who drink to excess
those around the person drinking to excess:
family
friends
colleagues
government agencies:
local police
health facilities
road authorities
local councils
key agencies and how to source relevant information on laws, regulations and codes of practice or conduct
methods of supplying information on responsible sale or service of alcohol to customers:
use of signage
verbally
websites
current promotional and strategic community education campaigns developed and conducted by agencies and industry groups
effects of alcohol on:
emotional behaviour
health
physical alertness
factors that affect individual responses to alcohol:
food consumption
gender
general health
rate of consumption
other substances taken
weight
time for effects of alcohol to be registered
what constitutes a standard drink for different beverage types and acceptable measures of alcohol:
alcoholic percentages and standard drinks in a range of frequently sold alcoholic beverages and vessels
indicators of erratic drinking patterns:
mixing a wide range of drink types
drinking quickly and in quick succession
ordering more than one drink for own consumption
consistently returning to the tasting site to request more samples
ordering multiple or large samples
ordering ‘triple shots’ or extra-large drinks
communications methods used when refusing service:
using open and non-aggressive body language
using a number of strategies to defuse a situation:
taking the person away from an audience
blaming the refusal on ‘the law’
monitoring the reactions of other customers
picking early warning signs and intervening before the person is intoxicated
not using physical touch or aggressive body language
remaining calm and using tactful language
appropriate means of assistance to be offered when refusing service:
assisting the customer to connect with their designated driver or companions
offering alternatives to alcohol including food or non-alcoholic drinks
organising or providing relevant information on transport for customers wishing to leave
principles of responsible delivery of packaged liquor:
ensuring adequate instruction to person delivering liquor
seeking proof that the delivery is being received by a person over the age of 18
procedures for delivering alcohol to unoccupied premises
purpose and benefits of RSA
principles of harm minimisation
strategies to minimise the harm associated with liquor abuse:
those laid down in legislation or codes of conduct
organisational policies designed to reduce alcohol-related harm in the community
key provisions of liquor laws, regulations or house policies at a depth relevant to entry-level roles in licensed premises and the following general requirements and information that must be considered for the relevant State or Territory:
legislative definition of intoxication; intoxicated person or unduly intoxicated
role of individual staff members and supervisors or managers in providing responsible service of alcohol, and seller or server duty of care and liability
content of RSA warning signs
requirements or practices relating to the remote sale and delivery of alcohol sales generated via the telephone, fax, email, internet or mail
requirements for proof of age under local legislation
provisions for retaining and reporting falsified proof of age documents
provisions for requiring someone to leave the premises
procedures for barring customers from premises
opening and closing hour provisions
requirements for monitoring noise and disturbances in and around licensed premises
personal requirements to maintain currency in RSA certification
products that are banned or undesirable when responsibly selling or serving alcohol
personal and business implications of breaching any laws or regulations
offences relating to the sale or service of alcohol and ramifications of non-compliance with the law and industry codes for the organisation, licensee and individual staff members
legal drink and drive limits customised to state or territory legislation
organisation specific policies and procedures for the responsible sale or service of alcohol.

Foundation skills

Reading skills: read at times complex information in: general, regulatory and advisory information issued by local, or state and territory liquor licensing authorities; in house policies and procedures; specific provisions of relevant state or territory licensing requirements; read a range of identification (ID) and proof of age documents, signage, and warning signs and wording within in-house policies and procedures.
Oral communication skills: provide information on responsible service of alcohol laws in a way that is easily understandable for customers; speak firmly and clearly with intoxicated customers in a manner that de-escalates conflict.
Numeracy skills: calculate volume and number of standard drinks or samples; determine customer’s age from date of birth on ID and proof of age documents.
Teamwork skills: share customer information with team members to ensure proper responsible service of alcohol practices within the organisation.
Self-management skills: deal with hostile or uncooperative customers in a professional manner and in line with organisational procedures.

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