The Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 states that all staff who wish to sell or serve alcohol in licensed premises must have received at least 2 hours of training.
James Watt College is now offering the BIIAB Scottish Certificate for Licensed Premises Staff (SCLPS) at the Waterfront Campus in Greenock.
Who is the qualification for?
Anyone wishing to work in licensed premises or any venue or site where alcohol is sold.
What does the qualification cover?
Candidates will gain an understanding of the law in relation to:
- Drunkenness and disorderly behaviour
- Licensed hours
- Protection of children from harm
- Responsible retail sale of alcohol
- Roles and responsibilities of licensed premises staff and the penalties relating to failure to comply with the law
- Rights of entry to licensed premises
- Strengths of alcoholic drinks and the effects of alcohol on the body