Course Decription

CRICOS Course Code: NA

Delivery:  This course is delivered in Face to Face mode at our Campus – 212 Hoddle St, Abbotsford, Victoria 3067

Course outline

The list below identifies who will need to complete New Entrant Training course.
If applying as:

• individuals – all natural persons
• partnerships – all partners
• company (body corporate) – at least one director
• club – at least one committee member
• association – at least one committee member.

In addition:

• all persons being appointed as a liquor licence nominee must complete New Entrant Training.
• all applicants seeking approval to sublet any part of the licensed premises, or to carry on the business of supplying liquor on the licensed premises, must complete new entrant training.

All participants of this course will also have to complete Responsible Serving of Alcohol (RSA course).  Imperial also conducts RSA course . If required, you can register for both courses at the same time with us. A 10% discount in fee will be applicable for both courses if packaged together.

Note:  On successful completion you will be emailed a confirmation email of course completion including your Certificate Number , then your original certificate will be posted to your address, a scanned copy will be emailed to you before posting the original certificate.

The main goal of the New Entrant Training course is to guarantee that newly licensed individuals possess comprehension and familiarity with the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998. This encompasses a grasp of their primary duties and commitments in overseeing the complete functioning of their establishments.

The Major Objectives are:

• Comprehensive Legal Understanding
• Responsibility and Compliance
• Risk Management
• Public Safety and Welfare
• Alcohol Awareness and Control
• Conflict Resolution
• Record Keeping
• Local Regulations
• Continuous Improvement
• Community Engagement

Course outcomes

The objective to achieve Liquor Licensing Knowledge training is to equip participants with a comprehensive understanding of liquor licensing regulations and requirements. The training aims to provide participants with the necessary knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of liquor licensing laws, ensuring compliance and responsible management of licensed premises.

The following skills and knowledge will be assessed as part of this training:

• To enforce and mandate optimal procedures among licensees in achieving the objectives of the Liquor Control Reform Act 1998 (referred to as “the Act”):
• To encourage just and impartial trading practices among participants in the industry, in line with the Fair Trading Act 1999 and the Small Business Commissioner Act 2003.
• To discourage actions that violate the Fair Trading Act 1999 and the Competition and Consumer Act 2010.
• To clearly define the rights and responsibilities of all involved parties.

The stipulations within this Code will be applicable to all licenses for the sale of packaged liquor. The definition of a packaged liquor license is provided in attachment 1 to this Code.

The provisions outlined in this Code will also extend to a general license through which a licensee predominantly supplies packaged liquor as a fundamental aspect of their regular liquor supply business, which is subject to a condition as outlined in clause 26(2)(a) of Schedule 3 within the Act.

Assessment:

All participants are required to complete two assessment and must be deemed competent by the college to qualify for the certificate.

Upon the successful completion of the Liquor licence training and assessment, a hard copy of the certificate will be posted to your postal address. You may request to have an emailed scanned copy of the certificate prior to the original being posted.