In a nutshell
What are the qualifications about?
To hold a licence to sell or serve alcohol in Scotland, you need a recognised qualification - and to work in Scottish licensed premises you must have sufficient training.
These short courses give licence holders and staff the skills they need. The licence holders' qualification has 2 options: Off Sales (shops) and On Sales (pubs, clubs, bars and restaurants).
Who are they for?
The Certificate for Scottish Personal Licence Holders is for anyone applying for a licence to sell or serve alcohol in Scotland.
The Certificate for Staff Working in Scottish Licensed Premises is for staff working anywhere that sells alcohol such as off-licences, bars, restaurants, pubs or clubs.
Why choose City & Guilds?
A City & Guilds qualification is proof that you have the right skills to do your job well - which is why so many employers look for people who have one. You can be confident your qualification is well respected within your industry.
City & Guilds qualifications are engaging and rewarding, and can lead to a whole range of fulfilling careers - including many of the UK's happiest professions.
Fast facts
| Qual. number: | 7104 |
|---|---|
| Type: | VRQ |
| Level: | 2 |
| Size: | Certificate |
| Purpose: | Occupational competence |
| Credits: | TBC |
| N/A | |
| Duration: | 1 day |
| Fundable? | Yes. See the Learning Aims Database |
| Last registration: | 31/07/2011 |
Your questions
... if you're taking these qualifications
- What sorts of things do they cover?
You'll cover things like:
- the different types of licence in Scotland, and the roles and responsibilities of licensing organisations and licence holders
- regulations (such as licensing hours and age limits) and the penalties for breaking them
- conflict situations and how to manage them
- the effects of alcohol on society and health
- sensible drinking and misconceptions about alcohol.
- How will I learn and be assessed?
You'll learn in a group with your training provider. After the training, you'll complete an online test or a written paper that takes no more than 45 minutes.
- Which level is right for me?
Level 2
You live in Scotland. You are applying for a licence to sell alcohol, or you work or want to work anywhere that sells alcohol. You need a recognised qualification showing you have the skills and knowledge for these responsible roles. - How long do they take?
Usual course length
Completing the Certificate usually takes 1 day.This is a rough guide - each centre decides its own timescales and you can often learn at your own pace.
- What jobs could they lead to?
After taking the Certificate for Staff Working in Scottish Licensed Premises you can work anywhere that serves or sells alcohol in Scotland. You might work in a bar, restaurant, club or off-licence.
After taking the Certificate for Scottish Personal Licence Holders you're qualified to apply for and hold a personal licence so your establishment can serve or sell alcohol.
... if you're delivering these qualifications
- How would we deliver and assess them?
You will deliver the qualification in a classroom setting. You will assess it using a short online test or paper exam.
To find all the requirements for assessment and delivery, download the qualification handbook from the key documents section.
- What resources do we need?
To find all the resource requirements, download the course handbooks from the key documents section.
- How can we get approval to offer them?
New to City & Guilds?
First become a centre - then you can apply for qualification approval.Already a centre?
Download and complete the qualification approval form and send it to your local City & Guilds office. - Are there any learner eligibility requirements?
Anyone can take this qualification, but you must make sure all your learners can access the resources they need to complete it.
- Do these qualifications replace any others?
No, these qualifications don't directly replace any others.
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