The BII and its Qualifications

Who are the BII,

• the wholly-owned awarding
  body of BII , the professional body for the licensed retail sector
• the leading awarding body for the licensed retail sector
• accredited by the Qualifications & Curriculum Authority (QCA)
• recognised for achieving the ISO 9001:2000 quality standard

What qualifications are available?

BIIAB offers a wide portfolio of sector-specific qualifications including:

• Qualifications for licensing
• Qualifications for staff development
• Qualifications for new licensed retail managers
• Qualifications for management development

All BIIAB qualifications provide solutions to specific market requirements; deliver real business benefits, and support careers in licensed retail for every type of premises.

What is the BIIAB Level 2 National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders?

Under the Licensing Act 2003, anyone authorising the retail sale of alcohol will have to hold a personal licence. In order to qualify for a personal licence, an applicant must hold a licensing qualification which is:

• Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA ) accredited, and
• Government approved

BIIAB’s new qualification, the BIIAB Level 2 National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders, is both QCA  accredited and Government approved, and has been specifically designed to meet the statutory requirements of the Licensing Act 2003.

More Information about our courses:


BIIAB Level II - National Certificate for Personal Licence Holders

BIIAB Level II - Drugs Awareness

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