DPS Training Courses for the designated premises supervisor

We hold bi-monthly training courses for the National Diploma for Designated Premises Supervisors at our head office in Redditch and also our London training centre in central London.

Who is qualification for?
The qualification is ideal for off licence owners, pub managers, night club managers or any person named on a premises licence as the D.P.S. (Designated Premises supervisor).



Clients looking for employment or self-employment as a DPS (Designated Premises Supervisor).

To qualify for the National Diplomia for Designated Premises Supervisors (NDDPS) Level 3 you must already hold a personal licence or a NCPLH Level 2 Certificate or an APLH Level 2 qualification for a Personal Licence Holder. The course is designed to give a nominated DPS more extensive knowledge of their roll as the Designated Premises Supervisor.

The course is aimed at;

Personal licence holders seeking to up grade their qualifications and improve their promotion prospects

Existing Designated Premises Supervisors looking to upgrade their skills and/or have their skills formally recognised

DPS Course Overview

To achieve a recognised training Diploma to help you progress your skills and experience within the licensed retail sector.

DPS Course Summary

The National Diploma for Designated Premises Supervisors (NDDPS) is a qualification that explains in greater detail the responsibilities and skills of a designated premises supervisors in licensed retail premises. The course offers candidates a more in-depth and detailed look at the over all responsibilities of a licensed premises manager rather than focusing on just the licensing laws.

DPS Course Objectives

The Diploma course contains two mandatory units for the National Diploma for Designated Premises Supervisors (NDDPS) Qualification. The Basic Roles and Responsibilities of a DPS in respect of the licensing objectives, and the additional legal and social responsibilities of a DPS operating in either, on-sales, or off-sales licensed premises. The National Diploma for Designated Premises Supervisors is acceptable to all licensing authorities in England and Wales.

DPS Course includes:

Designated Premises Supervisor

Responsibility of the DPS to carry out a risk a risk assessment in respect of the licensing objectives

Measures that promote the four licensing objectives

Guidance issued under the Licensing Act 2003

Health and safety responsibilities of the DPS

Food safety responsibilities of the DPS

Weights and measures and consumer protection

Tobacco, smoking, solvents, videos and smuggled alcohol and tobacco

Young persons

Consumption on or near the premises

Entertainments that are not 'licensable activities

Equal opportunities

Dealing with problems

Duration: 1 day course

Max Delegates: 6

Level 3.

Awarded by Education Development International. (EDI)

TELEPHONE 0845 388 5472 for available training dates and further details.