BIIAB Level 1 Award in Responsible Alcohol Retailing

This course was developed in order to meet the requirements of the
Licensing Act 2003. It is essential that staff authorised to sell alcohol have
a sound knowledge and understanding of the law under the Licensing Act
2003.

Organisation Benefits

The course incorporates critical topics relating to the Licensing Act 2003,
delivered to a syllabus approved by government. This will enable
candidates to gain an understanding of crucial aspects of the law with
regards the licensed trade, demonstrating management commitment to
meeting the licensing objectives in line with current legislation.

Personal Benefits

Candidates who obtain this qualification will demonstrate a commitment
to social responsibility, providing a basis from which the individual can
develop within their chosen career path. Additionally, candidates will be
made fully aware of their responsibilities when selling alcohol, helping
to improve and make safer their working environment.

Training Methods
The course is classroom based and is taught by a BIIAB approved
tutor. Candidates will be provided with a comprehensive course handbook, which covers all aspects of the syllabus.

Course Syllabus

The BIIAB Level 1 Award in Responsible Alcohol Retailing covers the following topics:

• The nature of alcohol and the effect that it has on the human body.
• The main issues in the Licensing Act 2003 as they relate to alcohol retailers and servers.
• Licensing law in relation to the protection of children from harm.
• The social responsibilities relating to the retail sale of alcohol.
• How to recognise drunkenness, and an individual’s duty not to serve drunk customers.
• Appropriate strategies that can be adopted to prevent or eliminate alcohol-related crime and conflict; and the importance of personal safety.

Assessment Method

The examination for the National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders consists of 25 multiplechoice questions to be answered in 25 minutes. In order to pass the examination candidates must complete 3 compulsory questions, all of which must be answered correctly, with a further 14 correct answers from the remaining 22 questions.

Awarding Body: BIIAB

Capacity: 10 - 18

Note: In-House subject to min. numbers