Level 2 National Certificate for Licensees (Drugs Awareness)

• This qualification is applicable to candidates within England, Wales and Northern Ireland.

What is the BIIAB Level 2 National Certificate for Licensees (Drugs Awareness) NCL (DA)?

Who is this qualification for?

What does the qualification cover?

What are the benefits of obtaining this qualification?

Why choose the BIIAB Level 2 NCL (DA)?

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?

What is the BIIAB Level 2 NCL (DA)?

The BIIAB Level 2 NCL (DA) is designed to give premises licence holders 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 premises licence holders and managers of 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 premises.

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
• the law and processes concerning revocation of a licence in relation to drugs offences
• the need for a two-way exchange of information between the designated premises supervisor 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 on the premises 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 NCL (DA) is awarded.

Why choose the BIIAB Level 2 National Certificate for Licensee's (Drugs Awareness)?

• 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 17,000.
• With over 26 years of experience, BIIAB is the market leader in developing and awarding qualifications for the licensed retail sector.
• BIIAB has processed over 1 million qualifications.
• BIIAB currently approves 600 centres, across 6,000 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.

How long is the training course?

The course takes one day and is usually followed the same day by the assessment - a short multiple-choice examination. A handbook covering all information needed for the examination is available from BIIAB or the approved centre.

The Level 2 BIIAB NCL (DA) is offered by a number of BIIAB approved centres - prices are set by each BIIAB approved centre; and the examination fee is £33.00.

What is the 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.