Bar work in Scotland do I need a licence?

What do you require to sell alcohol in Scotland

To work in a bar or sell alcohol in a shop or supermarket in Scotland you must achieve a basic level of knowledge on the Scottish Licensing Act 2005. The law states that all staff must be authorised by the holder of a Scottish Personal licence and must have received training on the prescribed units under the licensing Act for Scotland.

This includes members of staff who work part time or full time whether paid or not. The training criteria to be covered is set out below 

TRAINING - MATTERS TO BE COVERED

1. The legal basis of the requirement for the training of staff under paragraph 6 of schedule 3 to the Act.
2. The licensing objectives.
3. The definition of "alcohol" in the Act.
4. What constitutes an unlicensed sale.
5. The functions of Licensing Boards.
6. The functions of Licensing Standards Officers, including their powers of entry.
7. The nature of an operating plan and its place in the licensing system.
8. The different types of premises licence conditions under section 27 of the Act.
9. Special provision for clubs under section 125 of the Act.
10. Licensed hours under Part 5 of the Act.
11. Offences under the Act, particularly those involving persons under the age of 18.
12. Proof of age under sections 102 and 108 of the Act and the Sale of Alcohol to Children and Young Persons (Scotland) Regulations 2007( 3).
13. Test purchasing of alcohol under section 105(2) of the Act.
14. Best practice as regards standards of service.

How can the training be delivered?

The training can be delivered electronically via a SCLPS e-learning course and signed off and endorsed by the holder of a Scottish personal licence. A record of training must be kept at the premises. 

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