Find a Qualification
Scottish Award in Responsible Alcohol Retailing (Off-Sale)
- This qualification is applicable to candidates in Scotland.
Click here to find an approved centre near you.
Click here for BII membership information.
To view a pdf of the marketing leaflet, click here.
What is the BIIAB Scottish Award in Responsible Alcohol Retailing (ARAR)?
BIIAB, the dedicated awarding body for the licensed retail sector, has developed the BIIAB Scottish ARAR to meet industry-wide training requirements to demonstrate commitment to responsible alcohol retailing in licensed premises.
The qualification is available in two versions:
- The BIIAB Scottish ARAR applies to all staff involved in the sale of alcohol for consumption on the premises
- The BIIAB Scottish ARAR (off-sales) applies to all staff involved in the sale of alcohol for consumption off the premises.
The qualification provides essential knowledge and understanding of the responsibilities of alcohol retailers authorised by a licensee to sell alcohol. It will enable those who complete the qualification to act within the law and to retail alcohol responsibly on their licensed premises.
The BIIAB Scottish ARAR provides additional protection to licensed premises operators and qualification holders alike, as it contains two compulsory questions that ensure every holder of the qualification fully understands the legislation concerning under-age sales and serving to people who are drunk.
Who is the BIIAB Scottish ARAR for?
The Scottish ARAR is for:
- bar staff
- waiters/waitresses
- night club staff
working in licensed premises such as:
- pubs
- bars
- hotels
- restaurants
- sports and social clubs
- entertainment venues
- nightclubs
- casinos.
The Scottish ARAR (off-sales) is for:
- cashiers
- staff
working in licensed premises such as:
- supermarkets
- off-licences
- convenience stores.
What does the qualification cover?
- The nature of alcohol, the common measurements of alcohol content and the effect that it has on the human body.
- The relevant elements of the Licensing (Scotland) Act 1976 as they relate to alcohol retailers and servers.
- Licensing law in relation to children in Scotland.
- The social responsibilities relating to the retail sale of alcohol.
- Appropriate strategies that can be adopted to prevent or eliminate alcohol-related crime and conflict.
- The importance of personal safety.
How long is the training course, where can I take it and how much will it cost?
The BIIAB Scottish ARAR has been designed to be delivered in less than a day and includes a short multiple-choice examination. A comprehensive handbook, presented in an easy-to-follow format, supports the qualification and covers all the information required to complete the examination.
The examination consists of 25 multiple-choice questions, two of which are compulsory. The training and examination for this qualification are available in two ways:
-
candidates can attend a training course at one of the BIIAB approved centres, followed by a paper-based examination, or
-
candidates can receive training on-site, and take the examination using the telephone in a closely monitored environment.
Why should you choose the BIIAB Scottish ARAR?
- BIIAB is the wholly-owned awarding body of BII, the professional body for the licensed retail sector, which has the fastest growing professional membership of over 17,500.
- With over 24 years of experience, BIIAB is the market leader in developing and awarding qualifications for the licensed retail sector.
- BIIAB processed over 190,000 qualifications during 2005.
- BIIAB currently approves 500 centres, across 5000 locations, to deliver training and BIIAB examinations.
- All BIIAB qualifications provide solutions to specific market requirements, deliver real business benefits, and support careers in licensed retail for every type of premises.BII and BIIAB offer support and qualifications at every stage of your career.
"BIIAB’s greatest strength is that, unlike our competitors, it is not simply an Awarding Body. BIIAB is part of BII, the thriving professional membership body for the Licensed Retail Sector. We are uniquely placed to provide a one-stop-shop for the industry - from a full portfolio of qualifications to support professionals through every stage of their career, to the additional support, status and benefits that BII membership offers.
We’re passionate about what we do and can guarantee that you’ll get the best service possible. Why go anywhere else?"
Cathie Smith, Director of BIIAB
What other qualifications and awards are available from BIIAB?
BIIAB is the dedicated awarding body for the licensed retail sector. BIIAB specialises in developing and awarding qualifications to support the licensed retail sector at all levels. BIIAB’s career path for licensed retailers ensures that training and qualifications are relevant for all job roles in the industry, from bar and retail staff through to advanced business managers.
The BIIAB portfolio includes qualifications for:
-
staff development
-
licensing
-
new licensed retail managers
-
management development.
For more information about any of the BIIAB Scottish qualifications, or BIIAB approved centres in Scotland which offer them, please contact the Qualifications Department on 01276 684449, visit www.biiabscotland.org or email qualifications@bii.org
