The BII is the professional body for the licensed retail industry. They specialise in developing and awarding qualifications to support people at all levels of the industry. This includes qualifications for everyone from bar and retail staff through to skilled business managers. Qualifications PBP offer include those for:

• Staff development
• Licensing
• New licensed retail managers
• Management development
• Door Supervision
• Music Promoters 

 

BIIAB NCPLH Level 2 National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders (NCPLH)

(Duration - One day)

• The market-leading personal licence holder qualification and the industry's choice
• 24 hour turnaround of results (usually)
• Handbook explains licensing law in easy to understand English
• One 40 question multiple-choice exam

 

Award in Beer and Cellar Quality (ABCQ) 

(Duration - One day)

• Designed to help candidates ensure that their beer is consistently served in an optimum condition - which aims to increase sales and decrease wastage
• Covers every aspect of real ale from deliver to serve
• Can be taken as a standalone qualification or as part of induction training

 

Level 2 Introduction to Licensed Retail Operations (ILRO) 

(Duration - Three days)

• Designed for those new to running, or looking to run, licensed retail premises
• Covers the areas of management responsibility that are essential to run a licensed retail business successfully
• Including: stock control, employment law, financial management, marketing and merchandising, staff recruitment & training

 

National Certificate in Licensed Retailing (NCLR)

(Duration - Five days)

• Covers all the subject areas that licensed premises managers need to be aware of when running their premises
• Includes the BIIAB Level 2 National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders and the BIIAB Introduction to Licensed Retail Operations

 

Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Licensed Hospitality (ACLH) 

(Duration - Variable)

• Part of the BIIAB Profitable Business Portfolio (PBP)and awarded on completion of the 3 core units
• The 3 core units are: Profit & loss and budget control; Understanding your market; Motivating your team
• PBP is a professional development programme for experienced licensed retailers and key staff who want to improve their skills

 

Level 3 Diploma in Licensed Hospitality (DLH) 

(Duration - Depends on units taken)

• Part of the BIIAB Profitable Business Portfolio (PBP) and awarded on successful completion of 4 units in addition to the 3 core units achieved for the BIIAB Level 3 Advanced Certificate in Licensed Hospitality
• PBP is a professional development programme for experienced licensed retailers and key staff who want to improve their skills
• A professional development programme aimed at experienced licensed retailers
• The portfolio comprises units which address a range of management and business skills vital to licensed retailing
• Widely recognised for making a huge difference to the turnover and profitability of candidates' businesses

 

Level 2 National Certificate for Door Supervisors (NCDS) 

(Duration - 30 Hours)

• Under the Private Security Industry Act 2001, all door supervisors must hold a licence to practise
• This nationally recognised qualification is the industry standard and enables a door supervisor to apply for a licence to practise

 

Award in Conflict Management (ACM) 

(Duration - One day)

• Helps staff to avoid and manage conflict within their work environment
• Designed in conjunction with conflict management specialists in the licensed retail sector

 

Award in Customer and Drinks Service (Licensed Hospitality) (ACDS) 

(Duration - 5 hours)

• Provides candidates with the knowledge required to achieve a high standard of customer and drinks service when working in a bar
• Supported by an easy-to-follow workbook

 

Level 1 Award in Responsible Alcohol Retailing (ARAR) 

(Duration - One day)

• Demonstrates commitment to responsible alcohol retailing
• Enables those who successfully pass to act within the law and to support the designated premises supervisor to retail alcohol responsibly on their licensed premises

 

Level 1 Certificate in Alcohol Awareness (CAA) 

(Duration - Flexible Learning)

• Developed in response to the Government initiative to raise awareness of alcohol issues with children and young adults
• A key part of the ground-breaking ‘BII Schools Project’
• Educates and informs both children and adults about the social, economic, career and health impacts of alcohol
• Covers the importance of the licensed retail sector to the local and national economy

 

Level 2 National Certificate for Designated Premises Supervisors (NCDPS)

(Duration - One day)

• Designed for those responsible for the day-to-day management of licensed premises and who, in line with the Licensing Act 2003, provide the single point of accountability for those premises
• Addresses the practical day-to-day issues involved in running a licensed premises

 

Level 2 National Certificate for Licensees (Drugs Awareness) (NLCDA)

(Duration - One day)

• Provides licensed retailers and managers of all types of licensed premises with an awareness of the illegal drugs scene
• Covers operational guidelines to help prevent drug problems arising and also tactics to enable licensed retailers to deal with such problems, should they arise

 

Professional Barperson's Qualification (PBQ)

(Duration - One day)

• Helps licensed retailers develop their more senior staff
• Develops skills to respond to a rapidly changing and competitive market environment
• Comprised of two units: the Level 1 Award in Responsible Alcohol Retailing and the Level 1 Award in Customer and Drinks Service (Licensed Hospitality)

  Award for Music Promoters (AMP)

(Duration - One day)

• Helps provide music promoters with good practice guidance and legal information
• Promotes responsibility and standards within the industry
• Accredited by Ofqual at level 2
• 40 minute multiple-choice examination

Scottish Certificate for Personal Licence Holders (SCPLH)

(Duration - One day)

• The law requires you obtain this qualification prior to making an application for a Personal Licence
• BIIAB SCPLH covers the syllabus set by the Scottish Government
• Accredited by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (Regulatory) (SQA)
• Expertly written, easy to follow handbook available
• BIIAB gives fast turnaround of results

Lee Holgate BMus LCGI FBII.tp, PBP Learning, 46 Moss Lane West, Manchester, M15 5PH, 0161-792-2555, 07812-753-555

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