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National Certificate in Licensed Retailing
- This qualification is applicable to candidates across the UK.
What is the BIIAB National Certificate in Licensed Retailing (NCLR)?
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 is the BIIAB and what other qualifications are available?
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The BIIAB Level 2 NCLR is designed to cover all the subject areas that personal licence holders, designated premises supervisors, premises licence holders and management need to be aware of when running licensed premises.
Who is this qualification for?
The BIIAB Level 2 NCLR is designed for:
- personal licence holders,
- designated premises supervisors,
- premises licence holders and managers, working, or planning to work, in licensed retail premises.
What does the qualification cover?
The BIIAB Level 2 NCLR is an overarching qualification designed to cover all the subject areas that licensed retailers need to be aware of in running licensed retail premises. It comprises 2 units:
Unit 1 comprises the BIIAB Level 2 NCPLH; which is designed to meet training and qualification criteria defined by the Licensing Act 2003, and covers:
- the Licensing Act 2003
- licensing policy
- personal licences procedures for application and renewal of a personal licence
- duties of a personal licence holder
- licensable activities
- premises licence
- operating schedules
- the designated premises supervisor
- temporary event notices
- supply of alcohol
- unauthorised licensable activities
- prohibitions for the sale of alcohol
- rights of entry and inspection
- police powers to close licensed premises
- protection of children
- nature of alcohol and how it affects the body
- social responsibilities in the retail sale of alcohol
- conduct of licensed premises.
Unit 2 comprises the BIIAB Introduction to Licensed Retail Operations, which consists of 13 sections:
- cash security and stock control
- catering
- customer service
- employment law
- financial management
- gaming and machine income
- health and safety at work
- management of internal and external areas
- management of staff
- marketing and merchandising
- product knowledge & drinks service
- staff recruitment & training
- trade description weights & measures.
What are the benefits of obtaining this qualification?
Upon successful completion, two nationally recognised qualifications are awarded. Candidates will be certificated for both units (the BIIAB Level 2 NCPLH and the BIIAB Introduction to Licensed Retail Operations) as well as the overall qualification (the BIIAB Level 2 NCLR).
The BIIAB Level 2 NCPLH is recognised by licensing authorities as evidence of the applicant’s knowledge and understanding of licensing law, and the social responsibilities associated with running licensed premises.
Successful completion of the units of the BIIAB Level 2 NCLR can be utilised as a base from which to progress to the BIIAB Level 3 ACLH and/or the BIIAB Level 3 DLH. Further information about these qualifications can be obtained by calling BIIAB on 01276 684449
- 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 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
How long is the training course, where can I take it, and how much will it cost?
Both parts of the BIIAB Level 2 NCLR are assessed by short, closed book examinations which use multiple-choice questions. The course usually comprises five or more days of training. These can be delivered separately or consecutively depending on the preference of the candidate and/or tutor. This qualification is offered by a number of BIIAB approved centres (course fees are set by each BIIAB approved centre) - comprehensive support material is also made available.
What is the BIIAB and what other qualifications are available?
BIIAB is the dedicated Awarding Body for the licensed retail sector, and nationally accredited by the Qualifications & Curriculum Authority (QCA ).
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
- new licensed retail managers
- licensing
- 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
