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Responsible Sale of Alcohol training

Five microlessons on UK alcohol licensing law, age verification, preventing intoxication, licensing conditions and promotions, and the consequences of getting it wrong, with two situational tests and a certificate of completion.

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  • 5Microlessons
  • IncludedCertificate of completion
About this course

What the Responsible Sale of Alcohol course covers

This course covers selling alcohol responsibly under UK licensing law in five microlessons. It's built for hospitality and retail staff who sell or serve alcohol, and covers the licensing objectives and legal framework, checking ID and preventing underage sales, recognizing intoxication and refusing service, mandatory conditions and irresponsible promotions, and the legal and financial consequences of non-compliance. The course is RoSPA-accredited.

Learning outcomes

What your people will be able to do

  • Understand the licensing objectives and your legal responsibilities
  • Identify valid ID and prevent underage sales
  • Recognize signs of intoxication and serve responsibly
  • Comply with mandatory licensing conditions and avoid irresponsible promotions
  • Understand the legal and financial consequences of non-compliance
  • Follow venue-specific rules and standards
Course contents

5 microlessons

Each microlesson is a short, TikTok-style video lesson, with knowledge checks along the way.

1Licensing Laws and Legal Framework
2Age Verification and Underage Sales Prevention
3Preventing Intoxication and Responsible Service
4Operational Compliance and Promotions
5Consequences of Non-Compliance

  1. Licensing Laws and Legal Framework: The licensing objectives, types of license and your legal duties.
  2. Age Verification and Underage Sales Prevention: Checking ID and handling refusals to stop underage sales.
  3. Preventing Intoxication and Responsible Service: Spotting signs of intoxication and serving responsibly.
  4. Operational Compliance and Promotions: Mandatory licensing conditions and irresponsible promotions.
  5. Consequences of Non-Compliance: What non-compliance means for the venue and for you.
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Certificate

A certificate for every learner who completes it

Learners finish every microlesson and pass the assessments with a score of 80% or more. 5Mins then issues a certificate of completion for Responsible Sale of Alcohol (UK).

  • Certificates and e-signatures stored against each learner
  • Audit-ready records, ready whenever an auditor asks
  • Completion shows on the Compliance Dashboard in real time
Audience and regulation

Who it's for and the law it covers

Who it's for

  • Bar, restaurant and hotel staff who serve alcohol
  • Retail and convenience store staff who sell alcohol
  • Supervisors and duty managers in licensed premises
  • Event and venue staff working licensed events

Laws covered

  • Licensing Act 2003 (England and Wales). Sets the four licensing objectives and makes it an offense to sell alcohol to anyone under 18 or to someone who is drunk.
  • Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005. The equivalent law in Scotland, with five licensing objectives.
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Your questions answered

Questions about Responsible Sale of Alcohol training

How long is the Responsible Sale of Alcohol course?

It's made up of 5 microlessons, each under 5 minutes. Learners can finish it in one sitting or spread it over a few days, and 5Mins sends reminders until it is done.

Is there a certificate?

Yes. Learners get a certificate of completion once they finish every microlesson and pass the situational tests with a score of 80% or more. The record is stored in 5Mins for audits.

Is it an offense to serve someone who is drunk?

Yes. In England and Wales, the Licensing Act 2003 makes it an offense to knowingly sell alcohol to a person who is drunk. The course shows staff how to spot intoxication and refuse service.

What ID can staff accept?

The course covers valid forms of photo ID and how to apply your venue's age verification policy, such as Challenge 25.

Who should take this course?

Anyone who sells or serves alcohol, including bar, restaurant, hotel, retail and event staff, and the managers who supervise them.

Is the course accredited?

Yes. Responsible Sale of Alcohol (UK) is RoSPA-accredited.

Can I try the course first?

Yes. Request a free sample lesson and book a short demo with our team. After your demo, we'll share sample lessons with you so you can see the format for yourself.

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