Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 - LCQ Training Seminar (Dunedin)
Food & Beverage
A course by
Otago Polytechnic
Comprehensive training in alcohol licensing law and host responsibility for those preparing for supervisory positions and applying for a Manager's Certificate in licensed premises.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Manaaki building, M213, Otago Polytechnic, Dunedin
Core skills this course teaches
Understand New Zealand alcohol legislation
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 as it applies to licensed premises.
Meet host responsibility requirements
Understand and implement host responsibility as a duty manager, including refusal of service and management of prohibited persons.
Apply for Manager’s Certificate
Gain the knowledge required to prepare and support an application for a Duty Manager’s Certificate with the District Licensing Agency.
What You're Signing Up For
This seminar provides essential training for individuals preparing to work in or supervise licensed hospitality venues, with the goal of gaining a Duty Manager’s Certificate. Covering NZQA assessments, the course prepares learners to manage compliance with the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012, host responsibility requirements, and associated licensing processes. Participants will gain practical and legal knowledge necessary for applying for their Manager’s Certificate and working within New Zealand's regulatory framework for alcohol sales.
Course Content
- The DLA, LLA and other enforcement agencies
- Types of licences
- Managers’ Certificates
- Recognition and refusal of intoxicated, underage and other prohibited persons
- Principles of good host responsibility practices
- Application and renewal of licences and certificates
- Conditions attached to licences
- Offences and penalties
- Other legislation relevant to the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012
- Service IQ Licence Controller Qualification Certificate process
- NZQA Unit 4646: Knowledge of the Sale and Supply of Alcohol Act 2012 and implications for licensed premises
- NZQA Unit 16705: Host responsibility requirements as a duty manager of licensed premises
What you need to know first
A good understanding of English.
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Hospitality
Food and Beverage
Compliance
Future employment opportunities might be
Duty Manager in licensed hospitality venues
Supervisory roles in bars, restaurants, and clubs
Preparation for applying for a Manager’s Certificate
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