Get job-ready in a day
The five certificates that turn a backpacker into someone worth hiring. One day each, nationally recognised, in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide.
Get 10% off
Managers in Australia hire fast, and they hire whoever can start tomorrow. A pub cannot roster you behind the bar without an RSA, a site cannot let you through the gate without a White Card, and a café wants to see you pull a decent shot before your trial shift. Turn up with the certificate already on your phone and you skip the queue of people who still have to go and get one.
Every course below runs most days, takes a few hours to one day, and you leave with the certificate (or statement of attainment) the same day. They are delivered by CBD College (RTO 91399), which is owned by the same people as KoalaGuide: get your 10% KoalaGuide code from CBD College's discount page, then book. Where another provider or an online option suits your state better, the linked guide says so.
Certificates with our discount
RSA — Responsible Service of Alcohol
CBD College — RTO 91399 · Unit SITHFAB021
- Cities
- Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide
- Duration
- 1 day (face-to-face) or online where permitted
- Price
- see current price
- Discount
- 10% off for KoalaGuide readers
State rules differ: NSW, VIC, TAS, WA require approved face-to-face or state-specific training; QLD/SA/NT/ACT accept nationally recognised online.
Get my 10% code Read our guide →CBD College is owned by the same people as KoalaGuide and pays us a commission when you book, so we are not neutral here. We also list other providers where they are a better fit. How we make money
RCG / RSG — Responsible Conduct of Gambling
CBD College — RTO 91399 · Unit SITHGAM022
- Cities
- Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane
- Duration
- 1 day
- Price
- see current price
- Discount
- 10% off for KoalaGuide readers
CBD College is owned by the same people as KoalaGuide and pays us a commission when you book, so we are not neutral here. We also list other providers where they are a better fit. How we make money
White Card — Construction Induction
CBD College — RTO 91399 · Unit CPCWHS1001
- Cities
- Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide
- Duration
- 1 day
- Price
- see current price
- Discount
- 10% off for KoalaGuide readers
CBD College is owned by the same people as KoalaGuide and pays us a commission when you book, so we are not neutral here. We also list other providers where they are a better fit. How we make money
First Aid & CPR
CBD College — RTO 91399 · Unit HLTAID011 / HLTAID009
- Cities
- Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide
- Duration
- 1 day
- Price
- see current price
- Discount
- 10% off for KoalaGuide readers
CBD College is owned by the same people as KoalaGuide and pays us a commission when you book, so we are not neutral here. We also list other providers where they are a better fit. How we make money
Barista course
Australian Barista School (CBD College) — RTO 91399 · Unit SITHFAB025
- Cities
- Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide
- Duration
- 3–5 hours
- Price
- see current price
- Discount
- 10% off for KoalaGuide readers
CBD College is owned by the same people as KoalaGuide and pays us a commission when you book, so we are not neutral here. We also list other providers where they are a better fit. How we make money
Which certificate do I need?
| Where you want to work | What they ask for |
|---|---|
| Bar, pub, restaurant, bottle shop, events | RSA — plus RCG for pubs and clubs with gaming machines in NSW and QLD RSA — Responsible Service of Alcohol →RCG / RSG — Responsible Conduct of Gambling → |
| Café, coffee cart, brunch spot | Barista course (and an RSA if the café serves alcohol) Barista course → |
| Construction site, labouring, traffic control, warehouse on a site | White Card White Card — Construction Induction → |
| Childcare, sport and fitness, supervisor or team-leader roles | First Aid & CPR First Aid & CPR → |
Then: find the job
Certificates in hand, read how backpackers find work in their first week. Read our guide →