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Level 2 National Certificate for Licensing Practitioners
- This qualification is applicable to candidates within England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
What is the BIIAB Level 2 National Certificate for Licensing Practitioners (NCLP)?
Who is this qualification for?
What does the qualification cover?
What are the benefits of obtaining this qualification?
How long is the training course, where can I take it, and how much will it cost?What does the assessment involve?
What is the BIIAB and what other qualifications are available?
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What is the BIIAB Level 2 NCLP ?
The BIIAB Level 2 NCLP is a qualification that ensures that those involved in the review and approval of personal and premises licences are aware of their roles and responsibilities under the new Licensing Act 2003, and the associated guidance and regulations.
Who is this qualification for?
It is designed for local authority licensing officers, and other staff, such as police officers, fire officers and environmental health officers, involved in the administration of the Licensing Act 2003.
What does the qualification cover?
The BIIAB Level 2 NCLP gives a broad introduction to the process of licensing including:
- the duties of a licensing authority
- applications and determination of a licence being granted
- hearing and appeal processes and procedures
- the duties of applicants
- the powers and rights of the relevant authorities to inspect licensed premises
- sanctions.
What are the benefits of obtaining this qualification?
This qualification is the first step towards professional recognition of the licensing role.
Why choose the BIIAB Level 2 NCLP?
- 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 in the UK, to deliver training andBIIAB 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
How long is the training course, where can I take it, and how much will it cost?
The BIIAB Level 2 NCLP has been designed to be completed in one day (although longer tuition or self-study options may be available), and includes a short multiple-choice exam. A comprehensive handbook, presented in an easy-to-follow format, supports the qualification and covers all the information needed for the examination.
What does the assessment involve?
A 45 question multiple-choice exam.
What is BIIAB and what other qualifications are available?
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 qualifications, or BIIAB approved centres which offer them, please contact the Qualifications Department on 01276 684449, visit www.biiab .org or email qualifications@bii.org
For more information about BII membership, please contact Membership Services on 01276 684449, visit www.bii.org or email membership@bii.org
