Licensing Training for Staff (Mandatory)
Under the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005, there is a mandatory requirement for all staff with roles which include the responsibility for selling or serving alcohol to undergo a minimum of 2-hours training which covers a 16 point syllabus laid down by the Scottish Government. Premise licence holders and premise managers have a legal obligation to ensure that their staff have received the necessary training and to have records of completion.
Putting staff through our course makes it possible not only to prove that training has taken place, but through the completion of a formal assessment, show that staff members have understood the training which will help protect the business in the event of a future offence under the Act being committed by a staff member.
The topics covered are:
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Protection of children from harm
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Drunkenness and disorderly behaviour
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Licensed hours
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The responsible retail sale of alcohol
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Roles and responsibilities of the licensed premise staff and the penalties relating to failure to comply with the law
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Rights of entry to licensed premises
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The strengths of alcoholic drinks and the effects of alcohol on the human body
The SQA Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders is designed for those who work or want to work as a Personal Licence Holder.
The qualification meets the requirements of the legislation Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 and will support an application for a Personal Licence.
The Scottish Personal Licence Holders Certificate is run during a one-day full session, with the course handbooks being made available to candidates one week before the course to enable pre-course reading.
On completion of the course, candidates will sit an examination for this certificate comprising of 40 multiple-choice questions. The duration of the exam is 60 minutes.
Certificates will be awarded to the candidates who achieve 28 marks or more. Candidates who score 27 marks or below will be given the opportunity to re-sit the examination.
The certificate will be awarded by REHIS and accredited by the SQA for the purposes of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005.
The SQA Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders Refresher is designed for those who already hold a Scottish Personal Licence. All Personal Licence Holders must carry out this mandatory training within the 5-year period of issue of their Personal Licence.
The qualification meets the requirements of the legislation Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005.
On completion of the course, candidates will sit an examination for the re-certification which comprises of 40 multiple-choice questions., The duration of the exam is 60 minutes.
Certificates will be awarded to the candidates who achieve 28 marks or more. Candidates who score 27 marks or below will be given the opportunity to re-sit the examination.
The certificate will be awarded by REHIS and accredited by the SQA for the purposes of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005.
