National Certificate for Designated Premises Supervisors (NCDPS)

Course Type

Licensing Trade

Awarding Body

BIIAB

Description

National Certificate for Designated Premises Supervisors Level 2 Under the Licensing Act 2003, anyone authorising the retail sale of alcohol will have to hold a personal licence as well as a premises licence. As part of the conditions of the premises licence a Designated Premises Supervisor needs to be appointed. At present the Licensing Act 2003 fails to provide a job description for the role of DPS, however it does provide a penalty of up to £20,000 and or six months imprisonment, should the DPS fail to perform their duties.

Who is it for

The qualification is nationally recognised and is designed for anyone authorising the retail The NCDPS is nationally recognised qualification for both existing DPS' and those who may be required to take up this post in he future, working in any type of licensed premises selling alcohol including:

pubs and bars

off-licences, supermarkets and convenience stores

hotels and restaurants

nightclubs and entertainment establishment

sports and social clubs

any other venue or site where alcohol is sold.

Topics Covered

Understanding beer products

The roles and responsibilities of the Designated Premises Supervisor

The licensable activities carried out in licensed premises

The requirements of legislation and best practice to support the four licensing objectives

How to conduct a risk assessment, and how it is used to underpin the operating schedule.

The relationship between the operating schedule and management controls.

Due diligence.

the responsible retailing of alcohol.

Outcomes

The delegates will have a clear understanding of: The role and responsibilities of the DPS. The key policy areas in relation to each of the licensing objectives, and the practical steps that can be taken to promote them. The risk assessment issues in different types of licensed premises.