Bar & Restaurant Staff Courses Scotland

 

BIIAB Scottish Award in Responsible Alcohol Retailing (SARAR)

– On-Sales

 

Who is this course for?

 

This course is designed for:

Pub and Bar Staff

Night Club Staff

Waiters and Waitresses in restaurants

 

Why should I take this course?

 

The BIIAB Scottish Award in Responsible Alcohol Retailing was developed by the

BIIAB to meet the specific requirements for the Industry in Scotland. The course

was created to enable employers to demonstrate their commitment to responsible

alcohol retailing in Scotland. This qualification gives candidate’s essential

understanding of the responsibilities that a retailer of alcohol in Scotland has.

It also equips candidates with the skills and knowledge to sell alcohol in a

responsible manner, and to act within the licensing law.

 

How long is the course?

 

The course is designed to be undertaken by candidates in a day, this includes the final

examination.

 

What does the course cover?

 

The nature of alcohol and it’s effect on the human body

The Licensing (Scotland) Act 1976 as they relate to alcohol retailers and servers

Licensing law in relation to children in Scotland

The social responsibilities relating to the retail sale of alcohol

Strategies to prevent or eliminate alcohol-related crime and conflict

The importance of personal safety

 

Do I have to take an exam to pass the course?

 

Yes, the examination is undertaken in the afternoon of the training course and

consists of 25 multiple choice questions. The examination is split into two sections:

Part 1 – Two compulsory questions, both of which must be answered correctly

Part 2 – 23 questions, of which 15 must be answered correctly to pass the examination

 

Will I get a certificate if I pass?

 

Yes. Once the exams are independently marked, which takes about a week, you will

receive a nationally recognised certificate issued by the BIIAB

 

To view or download a BIIAB PDF on the Scottish Award in Responsible Alcohol

Retailing see:

 

http://www.biiab.org/uploads/documents/3258BII_SARRA_8pp.pdf