The Scottish Award for Licensed Premises Staff

  • Author: JTS Training
  • Level: Intermediate
  • Study time: 2 hours

  • Study Method: Online, self paced with required assessment

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Course Overview

The SALPS course is designed to assist learners in understanding their responsibilities as retailers of alcohol under the Licensing Scotland Act 2005.

It provides a thorough understanding of the framework surrounding the law, regulation and social responsibility related to the sale of alcohol. The course also provides good practice in managing conflict situations and standards of service.

Duration:
It should take at least 2 hours to complete this course to meet the requirements of the Licensing (Scotland) Regulation 2007 and this must be verified by the signature of an existing Personal Licence Holder.


Valid:
 Up to 1 year after purchase.


Assessment:
Upon completion of the course, learners will complete an end of learning assessment consisting of 20 questions. 70% of the questions will need to be answered correctly in order to pass and receive a certificate.


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By the end of this course, you will be able to successfully:

  • Outline the five licensing objectives
  • Define ‘alcohol’ in relation to the Licensing Scotland Act (2005)
  • Explain what constitutes an unlicensed sale and the penalties of this
  • Describe the functions and powers of Licensing Standards Officers
  • List the information which must be present in an Operating Plan
  • Outline ‘licensed hours’ in relation to licensed premises, including offences in relation to outwith license hours
  • Outline offences under the act with relation to the sale of alcohol to children
  • Identify potential underage purchasers and recognise acceptable proof of age
  • Utilise good service practice to establish a safe and well managed premises
  • Use effective communication to request proof of age
  • Recognise and deal effectively with potential conflict situations
  • Calculate the units of alcohol in a drink using the ABV

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Patrick Jones - Course author