COUNCIL UNVEILS NEW TRAINING AID FOR LICENSED CLUBS
Posted: Sat Mar 20, 2010 12:50 amStaff working in Licensed Clubs across Argyll and Bute will shortly be able to benefit from a new training aid to help them understand the responsibilities of the new Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005.
Argyll and Bute Council has produced an interactive educational CD ROM – believed to be the first of its kind in Scotland.
The CD ROM can be played on any computer, and has the flexibility to allow the trainee to progress through the programme at their own pace.
The 2005 Act requires that all individuals working in licensed premises who sell or serve alcohol - whether full time, part time, or on a casual basis, and whether paid or unpaid - must receive training in various aspects of licensing and the effects of alcohol.
Launching the CD ROM, Councillor Daniel Kelly, Chair of the Argyll and Bute Council Planning, Protective Services and Licensing Committee and of Argyll and Bute Licensing Board, said:
“This is a unique initiative and the first of its kind in Scotland. The development of this educational CD ROM is consistent with the Council’s approach in the securing of compliance through working with business.
“It should assist Licensed Clubs where there may be difficulties in gaining ready access to training for volunteers or members who serve alcohol due to limited availability or access to courses.
“The Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 has a requirement for training, and this CD ROM will adequately supplement the formal accredited training which is still required, and can be used by staff and volunteers to improve awareness of the new licensing provisions and how they affect club premises.
“The content of this training programme should be equally beneficial to those working in any type of licensed premises, or to voluntary groups considering licensed functions, and may also be of benefit to the wider licensed trade. “
The CD ROM is being distributed to Licensed Clubs in the near future and will be made available to voluntary bodies organising occasional licensed events to assist in their training and to the wider licensed trade as appropriate.
Further information on the CD ROM training programme and liquor licensing in general can be obtained from the Licensing Standards Officer at Council Headquarters, Kilmory on 01546-604317 or by email at licensing.standards@argyll-bute.gov.uk
Argyll and Bute Council has produced an interactive educational CD ROM – believed to be the first of its kind in Scotland.
The CD ROM can be played on any computer, and has the flexibility to allow the trainee to progress through the programme at their own pace.
The 2005 Act requires that all individuals working in licensed premises who sell or serve alcohol - whether full time, part time, or on a casual basis, and whether paid or unpaid - must receive training in various aspects of licensing and the effects of alcohol.
Launching the CD ROM, Councillor Daniel Kelly, Chair of the Argyll and Bute Council Planning, Protective Services and Licensing Committee and of Argyll and Bute Licensing Board, said:
“This is a unique initiative and the first of its kind in Scotland. The development of this educational CD ROM is consistent with the Council’s approach in the securing of compliance through working with business.
“It should assist Licensed Clubs where there may be difficulties in gaining ready access to training for volunteers or members who serve alcohol due to limited availability or access to courses.
“The Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 has a requirement for training, and this CD ROM will adequately supplement the formal accredited training which is still required, and can be used by staff and volunteers to improve awareness of the new licensing provisions and how they affect club premises.
“The content of this training programme should be equally beneficial to those working in any type of licensed premises, or to voluntary groups considering licensed functions, and may also be of benefit to the wider licensed trade. “
The CD ROM is being distributed to Licensed Clubs in the near future and will be made available to voluntary bodies organising occasional licensed events to assist in their training and to the wider licensed trade as appropriate.
Further information on the CD ROM training programme and liquor licensing in general can be obtained from the Licensing Standards Officer at Council Headquarters, Kilmory on 01546-604317 or by email at licensing.standards@argyll-bute.gov.uk