What is the
BIIAB Level 2 National Certificate for Licensees (Drugs Awareness)?
The BIIAB Level 2 National Certificate for Licensees
(Drugs Awareness) is designed to give licensees and managers a basic knowledge
and understanding of the law pertaining to the misuse and supply of controlled
drugs on licensed premises.
Who is the qualification for?
This qualification is designed for all persons working in/on licensed premises
in England and Wales to give them operational guidelines to help them deal
effectively with and prevent any drug related problems in their venue(s).
What does the qualification
cover?
The course covers the following
aspects:
- General drug trends
and who to approach for regional information
- Drugs legislation which may
affect liquor licensed premises and public entertainment licensed premises
under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971 and the Public Entertainments Licences
(Drug Misuse) Act 1997
- The law and processes concerning
revocation of a Justices’ licence or public entertainment licence
in relation to drugs offences
- The need for a two-way exchange
of information between the licensee and the licensing authorities
- Demonstration of drug problems
peculiar to licensed premises according to location and type
- How to initiate a drug strategy
(drug policy)
- Needs assessment
- How to deal with drug users
and dealers
- How to comply with the requirements
of finding or confiscating drugs
- How to comply with the requirements
of disposal of suspect substances (found/confiscated drugs)
- How to keep an incident record
- Identify how to design out
drugs from a venue and the use of closed circuit television (CCTV)
- How to comply with the requirements
of public safety
- The need for multi-agency
liaison and the importance of partnership with the relevant authorities
- How to implement and
monitor a drug strategy.
What are the benefits of obtaining
this qualification?
The course gives a basic knowledge of the law pertaining to the misuse and
supply of controlled drugs on licensed premises. It provides guidelines to
help deal with any drug related problems in the venue and on the development
of strategies to prevent such problems arising. Upon successful completion,
a nationally recognised certificate awarded by BIIAB stating that the candidate
has successfully achieved the BIIAB Level 2 National Certificate for Licensees
(Drugs Awareness) is awarded.
Why
choose the BIIAB
Level 2 BIIAB National Certificate for Licensees (Drugs Awareness)?
The BIIAB Level 2 National Certificate for Licensees (Drugs Awareness) is accredited
by QCA which means it is a nationally recognised qualification
- QCA
accreditation also means that rigorous procedures are adhered to
in the way it is assessed such as examination papers securely kept
- The certificate
includes security features to guard against forgery
- The certificate is
widely recognised as evidence of the applicant’s knowledge and
understanding of the law and the social responsibilities associated
with the misuse and supply of controlled drugs on licensed premises.
How long is the training course and
how much will it cost?
- The course takes one
day and is usually followed the same day by the assessment.
- The course price is £130.00
Inclusive of all exam costs
What does the assessment involve?
- A
short multiple-choice examination - a handbook covering all information
needed for the examination is available.
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