National Certificate for Licensees
(Drugs Awareness)

Course Title
National Certificate for Licensees (Drugs Awareness)

Course Overview
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

Benefits Gained
A nationally recognised certificate awarded by BIIAB stating that the candidate has successfully achieved the BIIAB Level 2 National Certificate for Licensees (Drugs Awareness)
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

What is the course duration?
The course takes one day and is usually followed the same day by the assessment

Who is the course/qualification aimed at?
This qualification is designed for licensees 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 venue(s)

What are the Entry Requirements?
There are no entry requirements for this course

What topics are covered?

• General drug trends and who to approach for regional information
• Drugs legislation which may affect liquor licensed premises and regulated entertainment licensed premises under the Drugs Misuse Act of 1971 and 1991
• 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

Is there an examination?
There is a short multiple-choice examination

Availability and application
These courses are run continually - please advise us of your preferred dates using the online booking form, or contact form

Some areas may attract subsidies depending on type of course.