SaCSA reviewed the SITHFAB021 Provide Responsible Service of Alcohol unit of competency to ensure the language used is inclusive, fit-for-purpose, and aligned with legislative requirements.

In February 2024, SaCSA received a Communique from the Skills and Workforce Ministerial Council that the SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol unit of competency may contain language that is potentially unlawful, offensive, or outdated.  

To address this, SaCSA undertook a review of the SITHFAB021 Provide responsible service of alcohol (RSA) unit of competency (UoC) to ensure that the language used to direct the elements, performance criteria, performance evidence and knowledge evidence is inclusive, fit for purpose and meets legislative requirements. 

No unlawful or directly discriminatory language was identified within the competency framework. However, the review did highlight the potential for discriminatory interpretations related to age and pregnancy status.

In consultation with health-based community groups, training providers and Strategic Workforce Advisory Groups, SaCSA has recommended the removal of the pregnant women and young people from the Knowledge Evidence points. Additionally, the term ‘gender’ will be removed from the section on factors affecting individual responses to alcohol.

These changes update outdated references and provide clarification to the knowledge and skills without changing the overall requirements of the unit. These recommendations have been endorsed by the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) and the Skills Ministers.